Publications in 2016

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(A) Journal Papers (* Invited) and Book Chapters (**)

  1. Z. B. Li, H. Huang, S. Y. Tang, Y. Li, X.-F. Yu, H. Y. Wang, P. H. Li, Z. B. Sun, H. Zhang, C. L. Liu, and P. K. Chu, “Small Gold Nanorods Laden Macrophages for Enhanced Tumor Coverage in Photothermal Therapy”, Biomaterials, vol. 74, pp. 144 – 154 (2016).

  2. C. Liu, F. M. Wang, J. W. Lv, T. Sun, Q. Liu, C. F. Fu, H. W. Mu, and P. K. Chu, “A Highly Temperature-Sensitive Photonic Crystal Fiber Based on Surface Plasmon Resonance”, Optics Communications, vol. 359, pp. 378 – 382 (2016).

  3. Y. H. Zhang, C. X. Yu, P. Hu, W. S. Tong, F. Z. Lv, P. K. Chu, and H. L. Wang, “Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Palygorskite Poly(Butylene Succinate) Nanocomposite”, Applied Clay Science, vol. 119, part 1, pp. 96 – 102 (2016).

  4. X. Li, Z. Y. Weng, W. Yuan, X. Z. Luo, H. M. Wong, X. M. Liu, S. L. Wu, K. W. K. Yeung, Y. F. Zheng, and P. K. Chu, “Corrosion Resistance of Dicalcium Phosphate Dihydrate / Poly(Lactic-Co-Glycolic Acid) Hybrid Coating on AZ31 Magnesium Alloy”, Corrosion Science, vol. 102, pp. 209 – 221 (2016).

  5. B.-K. Wang, X.-F. Yu, J.-H. Wang, Z.-B. Li, P.-H. Li, H. Y. Wang, C. Z. Li, P. K. Chu, and C. Z. Li, “Gold-Nanorods-siRNA Nanocomplex for Improved Photothermal Therapy by Gene Silencing”, Biomaterials, vol. 78, pp. 27 – 39 (2016).

  6. Y. H. Zhang, X. H. Meng. F. S. Zhou, J. B. Lu, J. W. Shang, J. Xing, and P. K. Chu, “Utilization of Recycled Chemical Residues from Sodium Hydrosulfite Production in Solid Lubricant for Drilling Fluids”, Desalination and Water Treatment, vol. 57, no. 4, pp. 1804 – 1813 (2016).

  7. F. J. Miao, X. X. Lu, B. R. Tao, R. Li, and P. K. Chu, “Glucose Oxidase Immobilization Platform Based on ZnO Nanowires Supported by Silicon Nanowires for Glucose Biosensing”, Microelectronic Engineering, vol. 149, pp. 153 – 158 (2016).

  8. W. J. Wang, X. L. Zhang, G. S. Wu, C. X. Wang, and P. K. Chu, “Praseodymium-Surface-Modified Magnesium Alloy: Retardation of Corrosion in Artificial Hand Sweat”, Materials Letters, vol. 163, pp. 85 – 89 (2016).

  9. R. Q. Hang, Y. L. Liu, S. Liu, L. Bai, A. Gao, X. Y. Zhang, X. B. Huang, B. Tang, and P. K. Chu, “Size-Dependent Corrosion Behavior and Cytocompatibility of Ni-Ti-O Nanotubes Prepared by Anodization of Biomedical NiTi Alloy”, Corrosion Science, vol. 103, pp. 173 – 180 (2016).

  10. D. Y. Zhang, Y. H. Zhang, X. W. Li, Y. S. Luo, H. W. Huang, J. P. Wang, and P. K. Chu, “Self-Assembly of Mesoporous ZnCo2O4 Nanomaterials: Density Functional Theory Calculation and Flexible All-Solid-State Energy Storage”,  Journal of Materials Chemistry A, vol. 4, no. 2, pp. 568 – 577 (2016).

  11. L. P. Ouyang, Y. C. Zhao, G. D. Jin, T. Lu, J. H. Li, Y. Q. Qiao, C. G. Ning, X. L. Zhang, P. K. Chu, and X. Y. Liu, “Influence of Sulfur Content on Bone Formation and Antibacterial Ability of Sulfonated PEEK”, Biomaterials, vol. 83, pp. 115 – 126 (2016).

  12. P. Zhu, Z. Y. Weng, X. Li, X. M. Liu. S. L. Wu, K. W. K. Yeung, X. B. Wang. Z. D. Cui, X. J. Yang, and P. K. Chu, “Biomedical Applications of Functionalized ZnO Nanomaterials: from Biosensors to Bioimaging”, Advanced Materials Interfaces, vol. 3, no. 1, pp. 1500494-1 – 1500494-30 (2016).

  13. J. R. Chen, S. Y. Qin, X. L. Wu, and P. K. Chu, “Morphology and Pattern Control of Diphenylalanine Self-Assembly via Evaporative Dewetting”, ACS Nano, vol. 10, no. 1, pp. 832 – 838 (2016).

  14. X. Peng, X. M. Zhang, L. Wang, L. S. Hu, S. H.-S. Cheng, C. Huang, B. Gao, F. Ma, K. F. Huo, and P. K. Chu, “Hydrogenated V2O5 Nanosheets for Superior Lithium Storage Properties”, Advanced Functional Materials, vol. 26, no. 5, pp. 784 – 791 (2016).

  15. X. Chen, Q. D. Wang, F. Z. Lv, P. K. Chu, and Y. H. Zhang, “Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Photoluminescence Properties of Eu2+-Activated RbCaGd(PO4)2 Phosphors”, RSC Advances, vol. 6, no. 14, pp. 11211 – 11217 (2016).

  16. H. Q. Feng, G. S. Wu, X. L. Zhang, W. H. Jin, Q. Hao, G. M. Wang, Y. F. Huang, and P. K. Chu, “Unusual Anti-Bacterial Behavior and Corrosion Resistance of Magnesium Alloy Coated with Diamond-Like Carbon”, RSC Advances, vol. 6, no. 18, pp. 14756 – 14762 (2016).

  17. X. Z. Zhu, C. L. Chu, and P. K. Chu, “Synthesis and Cathodoluminescent Properties of Lu3(Al,Ga)5O12:Tb3+ with and without Niobium-Doped TiO2 Coating”, Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology, vol. 77, no. 2, pp. 355 – 360 (2016).

  18. Y. Shan, H. Y. Wu, S. J. Xiong, X. L. Wu, and P. K. Chu, “Electrochemiluminescent Spin-Polarized Modulation by Magnetic Ions and Surface Plasmon Coupling”, Angewandte Chemie International Edition, vol. 55, no. 6, pp. 2017 – 2021 (2016).

  19. S. Y. Wu, X. L. Wu, and P. K. Chu, “Ink Dispersion on Qianlong Xuan Paper with Improved Ink Expression”, Journal of Materials Science and Technology, vol. 32, no. 2, pp. 182 – 188 (2016).

  20. R. Q. Liu, S. Liang, C. Jiang, L. Zhang, T. M. Yuan, P. H. Li, Z. S. Xu, H. B. Xu, and P. K. Chu, “Smart Polymeric Particles Encapsulated Gadolinium Oxide and Europium: Theranostic Probe for Magnetic Resonance/Optical Imaging and Antitumor Drug Delivery”, Journal of Materials Chemistry B, vol. 4, no. 6, pp. 1100 – 1107 (2016).

  21. Y. Zhao, H. M. Wong, S. C. Lui, E. Y. W. Chong, G. S. Wu, X. L. Zhao, C. Wang, H. B. Pan, K. M. C. Cheung, S. L. Wu, P. K. Chu, and K. W. K. Yeung, “Plasma Surface Functionalized Polyetheretherketone for Enhanced Osseo-Integration at Bone-Implant Interface”, ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, vol. 8, no. 6, pp. 3901 – 3911 (2016).

  22. W. H. Wang, T. L. Li, H. M. Wong, P. K. Chu, R. Y. T. Kao, S. L. Wu, F. K. L. Leung, T. M. Wong, M. K. T. To, K. M. C. Cheung, and K. W. K. Yeung, “Development of Novel Implants with Self-Antibacterial Performance through In-Situ Growth of 1D ZnO Nanowire”, Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces, vol. 141, pp. 623 – 633 (2016).

  23. ** P. H. Li and P. K. Chu, “Thin Film Deposition Technologies and Processing of Biomaterials”, in Thin Film Coatings for Biomaterials and Biomedical Applications, ISBN: 978-1-78242-453-6 (print), ISBN: 978-1-78242-476-5 (online), H. Griesser and L. Overend (Editors), Woodhead Publishing, Chapter 1, pp. 3 – 28 (2016).

  24. Q. F. Gui, L. L. Sun, L. Z. Liu, X. L. Wu, and P. K. Chu, “d0 Ferromagnetism in Black Phosphorous Oxide Caused by Surface P-O Bonds”, Applied Physics Letters, vol. 108, no. 9, pp. 091602-1 – 091602-5 (2016).

  25. D. J. Wu, C. Zhang, C. Liang, Y. P. Zhu, S. H. Xu, D. Y. Xiong, S. L. Xue, L. W. Wang, and P. K. Chu, “Preparation of Multi-Layer Graphene on Nickel-Coated Silicon Microchannel Plates by a Hydrothermal Carbonization Procedure and Its Improved Field Emission Properties”, Journal of Materials Chemistry C, vol. 4, no. 10, pp. 2079 – 2087 (2016).

  26. Y. H. Zhang, F. Wang, H. W. Huang, Y. X. Guo, B. Y. Li, Y. Y. Liu, and P. K. Chu, “Gypsum Blocks Produced from TiO2 Production By-Products”, Environmental Technology, vol. 37, no. 9, pp. 1094 – 1100 (2016).

  27. Y. Y. Li, Y. H. Zhang, L. P. Jiang, P. K. Chu, Y. H. Dong, and P. Wang, “An Electrochemical Immunosensor Comprising Thionin/Silver Nanoparticles Decorated KIT-6 for Ultrasensitive Detection of Squamous Cell Carcinoma Antigen”, RSC Advances, vol. 6, no. 9, pp. 6932 – 6938 (2016).

  28. L. P. Liu, F. Z. Lv, P. G. Li, L. Ding, W. S. Tong, P. K. Chu, and Y. H. Zhang, “Preparation of Ultra-Low Dielectric Constant Silica/Polyimide Nanofiber Membranes by Electrospinning”, Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, vol. 84, pp. 292 – 298 (2016).

  29. C. Liang, L. L. Chen, D. J. Wu, C. Zhang, S. H. Xu, Y. P. Zhu, D. Y. Xiong, P. X. Yang, L. W. Wang, and P. K. Chu, “Hybrid Co(OH)2/Nano-Graphene/Ni Nano-Composites on Silicon Microchannel Plates for Miniature Supercapacitors”, Materials Letters, vol. 172, pp. 40 – 43 (2016).

  30. M. I. Jamesh, R. L. Boxman, M. M. M. Bilek, C. Kocer, T. W. Hu, X. M. Zhang, G. S. Wu, D. R. McKenzie, and P. K. Chu “Effects of Pulse Voltage and Deposition Time on The Adhesion Strength of Graded Metal / Carbon Films Deposited on Bendable Stainless Steel Foils by Hybrid Cathodic Arc - Glow Discharge Plasma Assisted Chemical Vapor Deposition”, Applied Surface Science, vol. 366, pp. 535 – 544 (2016).

  31. Y. Y. Li, Y. H. Zhang, L. P. Jiang, P. K. Chu, Y. H. Dong, Q. Wei, “A Sandwich-Type Electrochemical Immunosensor Based on The Biotin-Biotinstreptavidin-Biotin Structure for Detection of Human Immunoglobulin G”, Scientific Reports, vol. 6, Paper 22694, DOI: 10.1038/srep22694 (2016).

  32. W. H. Jin, Q. Hao, X. Peng, and P. K. Chu, “Enhanced Corrosion Resistance and Biocompatibilty of PMMA-Coated ZK60 Magnesium Alloy”, Materials Letters, vol. 173, pp. 178 – 181 (2016).

  33. Z. L. Meng, F. Z. Lv, X. W. Li, Q. Zhang, P. K. Chu, S. Komarneni, and Y. H. Zhang, “Simultaneous Arsenate and Alkali Removal from Alkaline Wastewater by In-Situ Formation of Zn-Al Layered Double Hydroxide”, Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, vol. 227, pp. 137 – 142 (2016).

  34. S. H. Xu, Y. P. Zhu, D. Y. Xiong, L. W. Wang, P. X. Yang, and P. K. Chu, “Electrochemical Analysis of Interface Adsorption Phenomena on Three-Dimensional Nano-Nickel Electrode Deposited on Silicon Microchannel Plate”, Electrochimica Acta, vol. 194, pp. 253 – 262 (2016).

  35. M, Zhang, A. Gao, S. L. Ma, K. W. Xu, and P. K. Chu, “Corrosion Resistance of Ti-Si-N Coatings in Blood and Cytocompatibility with Vascular Endothelial Cells”, Vacuum, vol. 128, pp. 45 – 55 (2016).

  36. K. Wu, B. Gao, J. J. Su, X. Peng, X. M. Zhang, J. J. Fu, S. J. Peng, and P. K. Chu, “Large and Porous Carbon Sheets Derived from Water Hyacinth for High-Performance Supercapacitors”, RSC Advances, vol. 6, no. 36, pp. 29996 – 30003 (2016).

  37. Y. T. Zhao, L. P. Tong, Y. Li, H. B. Pan, W. Zhang, M. Guan, W. H. Li, Y. X. Chen, Q. Li, Z. J. Li, H. Y. Wang, X. F. Yu, and P. K. Chu, “Lactose-Functionalized Gold Nanorods for Sensitive and Rapid Serological Diagnosis of Cancer”, ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, vol. 8, no. 9, pp. 5813 – 5820 (2016).

  38. S. H. Xu, J. B. Fang, D. J. Wu, C. Zhang, Y. P. Zhu, D. Y. Xiong, L. W. Wang, P. X. Yang, and P. K. Chu, “Study on The Strain in A Silicon Microchannel Plate by Micro-Raman Scattering”, Semiconductor Science and Technology, vol. 31, no. 5, Paper 055010, DOI:10.1088/0268-1242/31/5/055010 (2016).

  39. Z. Y. Wang, K. Feng, Z. G. Li, F. G. Lu, J. Huang, Y. X. Wu, and P. K. Chu, “Self-Passivating Carbon Film as Bipolar Plate Protective Coating in Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell”, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, vol. 41, no. 13, pp. 5783 – 5792 (2016).

  40. A. Gao, X. M. Zhang, X. Peng, H. Wu, L. Bai, W. H. Jin, G. S. Wu, R. Q. Hang, and P. K. Chu, “In Situ Synthesis of Ni(OH)2/TiO2 Composite Film on NiTi Alloy for Non-Enzymatic Glucose Sensing”, Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, vol. 232, pp. 150 – 157 (2016).

  41. P. H. Li, Y. Li, Z.-K. Zhou, S. Y. Tang, X.-F. Yu, S. Xiao, Z. Z. Wu, Q. L. Xiao, Y. T. Zhao, H. Y. Wang, and P. K. Chu, “Evaporative Self-Assembly of Gold Nanorods into Macroscopic Three-Dimensional Plasmonic Superlattice Arrays”, Advanced Materials, vol. 28, no. 13, pp. 2511 – 2517 (2016).

  42. J. Liu, W. Zhang, H. G. Shi, K. Yang, G. X. Wang, P. L. Wang, J. H. Ji, and P. K. Chu, “In Situ Plasma Fabrication of Ceramic-Like Structure on Polymeric Implant with Enhanced Surface Hardness, Cytocompatibility and Antibacterial Capability”, Journal of Biomedical Materials Research A, vol. 104A, no. 5, pp. 1102 – 1112 (2016).

  43. X. T. Liu, T. W. Hu, Y. P. Miao, D. Y. Ma, Z. Yang, F. Ma, K. W. Xu, and P. K. Chu, “Substitutional Doping of Ag into Epitaxial Graphene on 6H-SiC Substrates during Thermal Decomposition”, Carbon, vol. 104, pp. 233 – 240 (2016).

  44. Y. T. Zhao, H. Y. Wang, H. Huang, Q. L. Xiao, Y. H. Xu, Z. N. Guo, H. H. Xie, J. D. Shao, Z. B. Sun, W. J. Han, X.-F. Yu, P. H. Li, and P. K. Chu, “Surface Coordination of Black Phosphorus for Robust Air and Water Stability”, Angewandte Chemie International Edition, vol. 55, no. 16, pp. 5003 – 5007 (2016).

  45. L. S. Hu, C.-C. Fong, X. M. Zhang, L. L. Chan, P. K. S. Lam, P. K. Chu, K. -Y. Wong, and M. S. Yang, “Au Nanoparticles Decorated TiO2 Nanotube Arrays as a Recyclable Sensor for Photo-Enhanced Electrochemical Detection of Bisphenol A”, Environmental Science and Technology, vol. 50, no. 8, pp. 4430 – 4438 (2016).

  46. J. Cui, Y. H. Zhang, X. Y. Hu, P. K. Chu, F. L. Wang, X. K. Wang, and Y. Q. Xu, “Synthesis of UV-Cured Hyperbranched Polyurethane Acrylate Coatings and Its Corrosion Resistance Revealed by Electrochemistry”, International Journal of Electrochemical Science, vol. 11, no. 5, pp. 3727 – 3737 (2016).

  47. H. Q. Feng, G. M. Wang, W. H. Jin, X. M. Zhang, Y. F. Huang, A. Gao, H. Wu, G. S. Wu, and P. K. Chu, “Systematic Study of Inherent Anti-Bacterial Properties of Magnesium-Based Biomaterials”, ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, vol. 8, no. 15, pp. 9662 – 9673 (2016).

  48. H. W. Bao, Y. H. Huang, F. Ma, Z. Yang, Y. P. Miao, K. W. Xu, and P. K. Chu, “Size-Dependent Elastic Modulus of Single-Layer MoS2 Nano-Sheets”, Journal of Materials Science, vol. 51, no. 14, pp. 6850 – 6859 (2016).

  49. * T. Zhou, Y. Z. Zhu, X. Li, X. M. Liu, K. W. K. Yeung, S. L. Wu, X. B. Wang, Z. D. Cui, J. Yang, and P. K. Chu, “Surface Functionalization of Biomaterials by Radical Polymerization”, Progress in Materials Science, vol. 83, pp. 191 – 235 (2016).

  50. J. X. Wang, J. H. Li, S. Qian, G. Y. Guo, Q. J. Wang, J. Tang, H. Shen, X. Y. Liu, X. L. Zhang, and P. K. Chu, “Antibacterial Surface Design of Titanium-Based Biomaterials for Enhanced Bacteria-Killing and Cell-Assisting Functions against Periprosthetic Joint Infection”, ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, vol. 8, no. 17, pp. 11162 – 11178 (2016).

  51. Z. B. Li, S. Y. Tang, B. K. Wang, Y. Li, H. Huang, H. Y. Wang, P. H. Li, C. Z. Li, P. K. Chu, and X.-F. Yu, “Metabolizable Small Gold Nanorods: Size-dependent Cytotoxicity, Cell Uptake and In Vivo Biodistribution”, ACS Biomaterials Science and Engineering, vol. 2, no. 5, pp. 789 – 797 (2016).

  52. B. Gao, X. Xiao, J. J. Su, X. M. Zhang, X. Peng, J. J. Fu, and P. K. Chu, “Synthesis of Mesoporous Niobium Nitride Nanobelt Arrays and Their Capacitive Properties”, Applied Surface Science, vol. 383, pp. 57 – 63 (2016).

  53. J. Y. Dai, D. X. Wang, M. Zhang, T. C. Niu, A. Li, M. Ye, S. Qiao, G. Q. Ding, X. M. Xie, Y. Q. Wang, P. K. Chu, Q. H. Yuan, Z. F. Di, X. Wang, F. Ding, and B. I. Yakobson, “How Graphene Islands are Unidirectionally Aligned on Ge(110) Surface”, Nano Letters, vol. 16, no. 5, pp. 3160 – 3165 (2016).

  54. C. Liu, F. M. Wang, S. J. Zheng, T. Sun, J. W. Lv, Q. Liu, L. Yang, H. W. Mu, and P. K. Chu, “Analysis of a Highly Birefringent Assymmetric Photonic Crystal Fibre Based on A Surface Plasmon Resonance Sensor”, Journal of Modern Optics, vol. 63, no. 12, pp. 1189 – 1195 (2016).

  55. G. B. Xu, L. W. Yang, X. L. Wei, J. W. Ding, J. X. Zhong, and P. K. Chu, “MoS2-Quantum-Dot-Interspersed Li4Ti5O12 Nanosheets with Enhanced Performance for Li and Na-Ion Batteries”, Advanced Functional Materials, vol. 26, no. 19, pp. 3349 – 3358 (2016).

  56. K. F. Huo, L. Wang, C. J. Peng, X. Peng, Y. Y. Li, Q. W. Li, Z. Z. Jin, and P. K. Chu, “Crumpled N-Doped Carbon Nanotubes Encapsulated with Peapod-Like Ge Nanoparticles for High-Rate and Long-Life Li-Ion Battery Anodes”, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, vol. 4, no. 20, pp. 7585 – 7590 (2016).

  57. Y. Chen, F. G. Lu, K. Zhang, P. L. Nie, S. R. E. Hosseini, K. Feng, Z. G. Li, and P. K. Chu, “Investigation of Dendritic Growth and Liquation Cracking in Laser Melting Deposited Inconel 718 at Different Laser Input Angles”, Materials and Design, vol. 105, pp. 133 – 141 (2016).

  58. K. F. Huo, W. L. An, J. J. Fu, B. Gao, L. Wang, X. Peng, G. J. Cheng, and P. K. Chu, “Mesoporous Nitrogen-Doped Carbon Hollow Spheres As High-Performance Anodes for Lithium-Ion Batteries”, Journal of Power Sources, vol. 324, pp. 233 – 238 (2016).

  59. W. L. An, J. J. Su, Z. D. Chen, B. Gao, X. M. Zhang, X. Peng, S. J. Peng, J. J. Fu, and P. K. Chu, “Low-Temperature Synthesis of Uniform Mesoporous SiC Hollow Spheres by Magnesiothermic Reduction”, Journal of The American Ceramic Society, vol. 99, no. 6, pp. 1859 – 1861 (2016).

  60. L. Yang, X. L. Zhu, S. J. Xiong, X. L. Wu, Y. Shan, and P. K. Chu, “Synergistic WO3·2H2O Nanoplates/WS2 Hybrid Catalysts for High-Efficiency Hydrogen Evolution”, ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, vol. 8, no. 22, pp. 13966 – 13972 (2016).

  61. C. Liu, X. K. Fu, H. B. Pan, P. Wan, L. Wang, L. L. Tan, K. H. Wang, Y. Zhao, K. Yang, and P. K. Chu, “Biodegradable Mg-Cu Alloys with Enhanced Osteogenesis, Angiogenesis, and Long-Lasting Antibacterial Effects”, Scientific Reports, vol. 6, Paper 27374, DOI: 10.1038/srep27374 (2016).

  62. X. Peng, L. S. Hu, L. Wang, X. M. Zhang, J. J. Fu, K. F. Huo, K.-Y. Wong, and P. K. Chu, “Vanadium Carbide Nanoparticles Encapsulated in Graphitic Carbon Network Nanosheet: A High-Efficiency Electrocatalyst for Hydrogen Evolution Reaction”, Nano Energy, vol. 26, pp. 603 – 609 (2016).

  63. Z. Yang, Y. H. Huang, F. Ma, Y. P. Miao, H. W. Bao, K. W. Xu, and P. K. Chu, “Energy Dissipation in Mechanical Loading of Nano-Grained Graphene Sheets”, RSC Advances, vol. 6, no. 65, pp. 60856 – 60861 (2016).

  64. L. Y. Wang, J. Huang, J. Dong, K. Feng, Y. X. Wu, and P. K. Chu, “Microstructure Evolution in The Fusion Zone of Laser-Welded Mg–Gd–Y–Zr Alloy during Solution and Aging Treatment”, Materials Characterization, vol. 118, pp. 486 – 493 (2016).

  65. Z. Q. Xu, M. Li, X. Li, X. M. Liu, F. Ma, S. L. Wu, K. W. K. Yeung, Y. Han, and P. K. Chu, “Antibacterial Activity of Silver Doped Titanate Nanowires on Ti Implants”, ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, vol. 8, no. 26, pp. 16584 – 16594 (2016).

  66. Z. Z. Wu, S. Xiao, S. H. Cui, R. K. Y. Fu, X. B. Tian, P. K. Chu, and F. Pan, “Origin of Initial Current Peak in High Power Impulse Magnetron Sputtering and Verification by Non-Sputtering Discharge”, Chinese Physics Letters, vol. 33, no. 7, pp. 075201-1 – 075201-3 (2016).

  67. Z. L. Meng, Y. H. Zhang, Z. L. Zhang, Q. Zhang, P. K. Chu, S. Komarneni, F. Z. Lv, “Anomalous but Massive Removal of Two Organic Dye Pollutants Simultaneously”, Journal of Hazardous Materials, vol. 318, pp. 54 – 60 (2016).

  68. Y. H. Zhang, X. H. Meng, P. Hu, L. P. Liu, and P. K. Chu, “Reutilization of Industrial Ultrafine Carbon Ash (PM2.5) as Rubber Reinforcement Filler”, Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy, vol. 35, no. 4, pp. 1132 – 1138 (2016).

  69. D. J. Wu, S. H. Xu, C. Zhang, Y. P. Zhu, D. Y. Xiong, R. Huang, R. J. Qi, L. W. Wang, and P. K. Chu, “Three-Dimensional Homo-Nanostructured MnO2/Nanographene Membranes on a Macroporous and Electrically Conductive Network for High-Performance Supercapacitors”, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, vol. 4, no. 29, pp. 11317 – 11329 (2016).

  70. C. H. Li, Z. W. Wu, W. H. Yang, and P. K. Chu, “Response to "Comment on 'Surface Electromagnetic Wave Equations in a Warm Magnetized Quantum Plasma [Physics Plasma'", 23, 074701 (2016)]”, Physics of Plasmas, vol. 23, no. 7, pp. 074701-1 – 074701-2 (2016).

  71. Y. P. Mao, Y. H. Huang, Q. L. Fang, Z. Yang, K. W. Xu, F. Ma, and P. K. Chu, “Tuning of Electronic States and Magnetic Polarization in Monolayered MoS2 by Co-Doping with Transition Metals and Nonmetals”, Journal of Materials Science, vol. 51, no. 20, pp. 9514 – 9525 (2016).

  72. J. Z. Zong, K. Feng, Z. G. Li, A. M. Qasim, and P. K. Chu, “Studies on the Surface Morphology and Hydrophobic Property of NiTi Thin Films under In Situ and Post Annealed Different Temperatures”, Materials Letters, vol. 183, pp. 244 – 247 (2016).

  73. H. H. Xie, Z. B. Li, Z. B. Sun, J. D. Shao, X.-F. Yu, Z. N. Guo, J. H. Wang, Q. L. Xiao, H. Y. Wang, Q.-Q. Wang, H. Zhang, and P. K. Chu, “Metabolizable Ultrathin Bi2Se3 Nanosheets in Imaging-Guided Photothermal Therapy”, Small, vol. 12, no. 30, pp. 4136 – 4145 (2016).

  74. G. B. Xu, L. W. Yang, X. L. Wei, J. W. Ding, J. X. Zhong, and P. K. Chu, “Hierarchical Porous Nanocomposite Architectures from Multi-Wall Carbon Nanotube Threaded Mesoporous NaTi2(PO4)3 Nanocrystals for High-Performance Sodium electrodes”, Journal of Power Sources, vol. 327, pp. 580 – 590 (2016).

  75. R. Q. Hang, M. X. Zong, L. Bai, A. Gao, Y. L. Liu, X. Y. Zhang, X. B. Huang, B. Tang, and P. K. Chu, “Anodic Growth of Ultra-Long Ni-Ti-O Nanopores”, Electrochemistry Communications, vol. 71, pp. 28 – 32 (2016).

  76. D. J. Wu, C. Zhang, S. H. Xu, Y. P. Zhu, D. Y. Xiong, L. W. Wang, and P. K. Chu, “Fabrication and Enhanced Supercapacitance of Hollow Nanostructured MoS2 Prepared by a CATB-Assisted Hydrothermal Process”, Materials Letters, vol. 184, pp. 96 – 99 (2016).

  77. X. Peng, W. Li, L. Wang, L. S. Hu, W. H. Jin, A. Gao, X. M. Zhang, B. Gao, K. F. Huo, and P. K. Chu, “Lithiation Kinetics in High-Performance Porous Vanadium Nitride Nanosheet Anode”, Electrochimica Acta, vol. 214, pp. 201 – 207 (2016).

  78. H. Y. Xu, Y. H. Huang, S. Liu, K. W. Xu, F. Ma, and P. K. Chu, “Effects of Annealing Ambient on Oxygen Vacancies and Phase Transition Temperature of VO2 Thin Films”, RSC Advances, vol. 6, no. 83, pp. 79383 – 79388 (2016).

  79. H. Song, J. J. Fu, K. Ding, C. Huang, B. Liu, K. Wu, X. M. Zhang, B. Gao, K. F. Huo, X. Peng, and P. K. Chu, “Flexible Nb2O5 Nanowires/Graphene Electrode Film for High-Performance Hybrid Li-Ion Supercapacitors”, Journal of Power Sources, vol. 328, pp. 599 – 606 (2016).

  80. K. Wu, J. J. Fu, X. M. Zhang, X. Peng, B. Gao, and P. K. Chu, “Three-Dimensional Flexible Carbon Electrode for Symmetrical Supercapacitors”, Materials Letters, vol. 185, pp. 193 – 196 (2016).

  81. R. W. Tan, D. J. Wu, S. H. Xu, Y. P. Zhu, D. Y. Xiong, L. W. Wang, P. X. Yang, and P. K. Chu, “Electrochemical Characteristics of Nano-Graphene on a Macroporous Electrically Conductive Network Prepared by Hydrothermal Carbonization”, Electrochimica Acta, vol. 215, pp. 515 – 524 (2016).

  82. S. Y. Tang, Z. N. Guo, J. D. Shao, X.-F. Yu, H.-H. Xie, Y. Li, P. H. Li, L. Zhang, R. K. Y. Fu, H. Y. Wang, and P. K. Chu, “Drawing-Fabrication of Multifarious Nanoplasmonic Platform on PLLA Paper for Optimized SERS Performance”, Journal of Raman Spectroscopy, vol. 47, no. 6, pp. 687 – 691 (2016).

  83. L. P. Tong, W. H. Zhou, Y. T. Zhao, X.-F. Yu, H. Y. Wang, and P. K. Chu, “Enhanced Cytocompatibility and Reduced Genotoxicity of Polydimethylsiloxane Modified by Plasma Immersion Ion Implantation”, Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces, vol. 148, pp. 139 – 146 (2016).

  84. J. X. Zhang, N. Zhao, M. Zhang, Y. Q. Li, P. K. Chu, X. X. Guo, Z. F. Di, X. Wang, and H. Li, “Flexible and Ion-Conducting Membrane Electrolytes for Solid-State Lithium Batteries: Dispersion of Garnet Nanoparticles in Insulating Polyethylene Oxide”, Nano Energy, vol. 28, pp. 447 – 454 (2016).

  85. Y. Y. Li, Q. F. Cai, L. Wang, Q. W. Li, X. Peng, B. Gao, K. F. Huo, and P. K. Chu, “Mesoporous TiO2 Nanocrystals / Graphene as an Efficient Sulfur Host Material for High-Performance Lithium-Sulfur Batteries”, ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, vol. 8, no. 36, pp. 23784 – 23792 (2016).

  86. G. S. Wu, H. Wu, X. M. Zhang, S. Xiao, Z. Z. Wu, and P. K. Chu, “Electrochemical Degradation and Extraction Capability of Magnesium Wastes in Sewage Treatment”, Materials and Design, vol. 111, pp. 537 – 540 (2016).

  87. C. Zhang, K. Feng, Z. G. Li, F. G. Lu, J. Huang, Y. X. Wu, and P. K. Chu, “Enhancement of Hardness and Thermal Stability of W-Doped Ni3Al Thin Films at Elevated Temperature”, Materials and Design, vol. 111, 575 – 583 (2016).

  88. L. P. Liu, Y. H. Zhang, F. Z. Lv, W. S. Tong, L. Ding, P. K. Chu, and P. G. Li, “Polyimide Composites Composed of Covalently Bonded BaTiO3@GO Hybrids with High Dielectric Constant and Low Dielectric Loss”, RSC Advances, vol. 6, no. 90, pp. 86817 – 86823 (2016).

  89. W. Zhang, J. Liu, H. G. Shi, K.Yang. P. L. Wang, G. X. Wang, N. Liu, H. Y. Wang. J. H. Ji, and P. K. Chu, “Communication between Nitric Oxide Synthase and Positively - Charged Surface and Bone Formation Promotion”, Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces, vol. 148, pp. 354 – 362 (2016).

  90. K. F. Huo, X. X. Li, B. Gao, L. Wang, Q. W. Li, X. Peng, X. M. Zhang, J. J. Fu, and P. K. Chu, “Self-Supporting and Binder-Free Anode Film Composed of Beaded Stream-Like Li4Ti5O12 Nanoparticles for High-Performance Lithium-Ion Battery”, ChemElectroChem, vol. 3, no. 9, pp. 1301 – 1305 (2016).

  91. C. Huang, J. J. Fu, H. Song, X. F. Li, X. Peng, B. Gao, X. M. Zhang, and P. K. Chu, “General Fabrication of Mesoporous Nb2O5 Nanobelts for Lithium-Ion Battery Anode”, RSC Advances, vol. 6, no. 93, pp. 90489 – 90493 (2016).

  92. J. Xu, Y. Y. Li, L. Wang, Q. F. Cai, Q. W. Li, B. Gao, X. M. Zhang, K. F. Huo, and P. K. Chu, “High-Energy Lithium-Ion Hybrid Capacitors Composed of Hierarchical Urchin-Like WO3/C Anodes and MOF-Derived Polyhedral Hollow Carbon Cathodes”, Nanoscale, vol. 8, no. 37, pp. 16761 – 1678 (2016).

  93. G. M. Wang, H. Q. Feng, A. Gao, W. H. Jin, W. Li, X. Peng, G. S. Wu, and P. K. Chu, “Extracellular Electron Transfer from Aerobic Bacteria to Au Loaded TiO2 Semiconductor without Light: A New Bacteria Killing Mechanism Other Than Localized Surface Plasmon Resonance or Microbial Fuel Cells”, ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, vol. 8, no. 37, pp. 24509 – 24516 (2016).

  94. X. X. Li, J. J. Fu, Z. G. Pan, J. J. Su, J. W. Xu, B. Gao, X. Peng, L. Wang, X. M. Zhang, and P. K. Chu, “Peapod-Like V2O3 Nanorods Encapsulated into Carbon Nanotubes as Binder-Free and Flexible Electrodes in Lithium-Ion Batteries”, Journal of Power Sources, vol. 331, pp. 58 – 66 (2016).

  95. J. D. Shao, H. H. Xie, H. Huang, Z. B. Li, Z. B. Sun, Y. H. Xu, Q. L. Xiao, X.-F. Yu, Y. T. Zhao, H. Zhang, H. Y. Wang, and P. K. Chu, “Biodegradable Black Phosphorus Nanospheres for In Vivo Photothermal Cancer Therapy”, Nature Communications, Article 12967, doi 10.1038/ncomms12967 (2016).

  96. D. J. Wu, C. Zhang, S. H. Xu, Y. P. Zhu, D. Y. Xiong, P. S. Guo, Y. S. Wu, R. J. Qi, R. Huang, L. W. Wang, and P. K. Chu, “Nitrogen-Doped Multilayered Nanographene Derived from Ni3C with Efficient Electron Field Emission”, Journal of Materials Chemistry C, vol. 4, no. 39, pp. 9251 – 9260 (2016).

  97. Y. Yang, J. Gao, Z. Zhang, S. Xiao, H. H. Xie, Z. B. Sun, J. H. Wang, C.-H. Zhou, Y.-W. Wang, X.-Y. Guo, P. K. Chu, and X.-F. Yu, “Black Phosphorus Based Photocathodes in Wideband Bifacial Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells”, Advanced Materials, vol. 28, no. 40, pp. 8937 – 8944 (2016).

  98. X. Li, X. M. Liu, S. L. Wu, K. W. K. Yeung, Y. F. Zheng, and P. K. Chu, “Design of Magnesium Alloys with Controllable Degradation for Biomedical Implants: from Bulk to Surface”, Acta Biomaterialia, vol. 45, pp. 2 – 30 (2016).

  99. A. Shanaghi and P. K. Chu, “Tribological and Corrosion Properties of Nickel / TiC Bilayered Coatings Produced by Electroless Deposition and PACVD”, Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, vol. 25, no. 11, pp. 4796 – 4804 (2016).

  100. H. Wu, G. S. Wu, and P. K. Chu, “Effects of Cerium Ion Implantation on The Corrosion Behavior of Magnesium in Different Biological Media”, Surface and Coatings Technology, vol. 306, Part A, pp. 6 – 10 (2016).

  101. W. H. Jin, G. S. Wu, A. Gao, H. Q. Feng, X. Peng, and P. K. Chu, “Hafnium-Implanted WE43 Magnesium Alloy for Enhanced Corrosion Protection and Biocompatibility”, Surface and Coatings Technology, vol. 306, Part A, pp. 11 – 15 (2016).

  102. * H. Q. Feng, G. M. Wang, G. S. Wu, W. H. Jin, H. Wu, and P. K. Chu, “Plasma and Ion-Beam Modification of Metallic Biomaterials for Improved Anti-Bacterial Properties”, Surface and Coatings Technology, vol. 306, Part A, pp. 140 – 146 (2016).

  103. L. S. Hu, X. Peng, R. S. Chen, J. J. Fu, K. F. Huo, L. Y. S. Lee, K.-Y. Wong, and P. K. Chu, “Dominant Factors Governing the Electrochemical Activity and Electron Transfer Kinetics of Carbon Nanofiber Arrays”, ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, vol. 8, no. 42, pp. 28872 – 28879 (2016).

  104. Z. Z. Wu, S. Xiao, Z. Y. Ma, S. H. Cui, F. Pan, X. B. Tian, R. K. Y. Fu, and P. K. Chu, “Dynamic Transition in The Discharge Current between Gas-Dominant Discharge and Self-Sputtering in High-Power Impulse Magnetron Sputtering”, Surface and Coatings Technology, vol. 306, Part A, pp. 319 – 322 (2016).

  105. X. M. Liu, M. Li, Y. Z. Zhu, K. W. K. Yeung, P. K. Chu, and S. L. Wu, “The Modulation of Stem Cell Behaviors by Functionalized Nanoceramic Coatings on Ti-Based Implants”, Bioactive Materials, vol. 1, no. 1, pp. 65 – 76 (2016).

  106. X. Li, C. L. Chu, and P. K. Chu, “Effects of External Stress on Biodegradable Orthopedic Materials: A Review”, Bioactive Materials, vol. 1, no. 1, pp. 77 – 84 (2016).

  107. B. R. Tao, K. Y. Zhao, F. J. Miao, Z. S. Jin, J. B. Yu, and P. K. Chu, “Fabrication of Ordered Porous Silicon Nanowires Electrode Modified with Palladium-Nickel Nanoparticles and Electrochemical Characteristics in Direct Alkaline Fuel Cell of Carbohydrates”, Ionics, vol. 22, no. 10, pp. 1891 – 1898 (2016).

  108. X. X. Liu, L. Z. Liu, L. Yang, X. L. Wu, and P. K. Chu, “Optical Identification of Topological Defect Types in Monolayer Arsenene by First-Principles Calculation”, Journal of Physical Chemistry C, vol. 120, no. 43, pp. 24917 – 24924 (2016).

  109. D. Z. Xiao, C. Cheng, Y. Lan, G. H. Ni, J. Shen, Y. D. Meng, and P. K. Chu, “Effects of Atmospheric-Pressure Non-Thermal Nitrogen and Air Plasma on Bacteria Inactivation”, IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science, vol. 44, no. 11, pp. 2699 – 2707 (2016).

  110. S. Xiao, Z. Z. Wu, S. H. Cui, L. L. Liu, B. C. Zheng, H. Lin, R. K. Y. Fu, X. B. Tian, F. Pan, and P. K. Chu, “Cylindric High Power Impulse Magnetron Sputtering Source and Its Discharge Characteristics”, Acta Physica Sinica, vol. 65, no. 18, DOI: 10.7498/aps.65.185202, pp. 185202-1 – 185202-9 (2016).

  111. C. Liu, J. W. Lv, Z. T. Liu, S. J. Zheng, Q. Liu, T. Sun, H. W. Mu, and P. K. Chu, “Theoretical Assessment of Localized Surface Plasmon Resonance Properties of Au-Interlayer-Ag Multilayered Nanoshells”, Plasmonics, vol. 11, no. 6, pp. 1589 – 1595 (2016).

  112. J. J. Su, B. Gao, Z. D. Chen, J. J. Fu, W. L. An, X. Peng, X. M. Zhang, L. Wang, K. F. Huo, and P. K. Chu, “Large-Scale Synthesis and Mechanism of β-SiC Nanoparticles from Rice Husks by Low-Temperature Magnesiothermic Reduction”, ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering, vol. 4, no. 12, pp. 6600 – 6607 (2016).

  113. ** M. Wang and P. K. Chu, “Nanocrystalline Diamond Coatings”, in Encyclopedia of Plasma Technology, ISBN: 978-1-4665-0059-4 (print), ISBN: 978-1-4822-1431-4 (eBook), J. L. Shohet (Editor), Taylor and Francis, pp. 857 – 873 (2016).

(B) Conference Papers (* Invited)

  1. * P. K. Chu, “Plasma Surface Modification of Magnesium-Based and Related Biomaterials”, Proceedings 145th Minerals, Metals, and Materials Society (TMS 2016) Annual Meeting & Exhibition, Nashville, Tennessee, p. 179, February 14 – 18, 2016.   [Distinguished Invited Talk]

  2. Z. J. Lin, Y. Zhao, H. M. Wong, K. M..C. Cheung, F. Leung, P. K. Chu, K. W. K. Yeung, “Improvement of Corrosion Resistance and Biocompatibility of WE43 Magnesium Alloy Treated by Titanium and Oxygen Dual Plasma Implantation”, 8th Symposium on Biodegradable Metals, Montreal, Canada, May 14 – 17, 2016.

  3. K. F. Huo, N. Xu, B. Gao, J. J. Fu, L. Z. Zhao, and P. K. Chu, “Fabrication and Osteogenic Properties of Trace Element-Containing Nanotubular Coating on Ti Implants”, 10th World Biomaterials Congress (WBC 2016), Montreal, Canada, May 17 – 22, 12016.

  4. G. M. Wang, H. Q. Feng, A. Gao, and P. K. Chu, “Bacterial Inactivation Mechanism of Titania Nanotubes Modified with Gold Nanoparticles”, 10th World Biomaterials Congress (WBC 2016), Montreal, Canada, May 17 – 22, 2016.

  5. * W. H. Jin and P. K. Chu, “Ion Implantation for Modification of Biomaterials”, International Union of Materials Research Societies (IUMRS) - International Conference on Electronic Materials (ICEM2016), Paper K-1 (Invited), Singapore, July 4 – 8, 2016.

  6. * Z. J. Lin, Y. Zhao, H. M. Wong, K. M..C. Cheung, P. K. Chu, K. W. K. Yeung, “Improving Corrosion Resistance and Biocompatibility of WE43 Magnesium Alloy by Custom Made Dual Plasma Implantation”, International Forum of Biomedical Materials: Biomaterials Interfaces and Nanobiomaterials, Hangzhou, China, Aug 1 – 3, 2016.  [Keynote Talk]

  7. *  P. K. Chu, “Plasma Surface Modification of Biomaterials”, Proceedings 19th Interfinish World Congress and Exhibition (Interfinish 2016), Beijing, China, p. 4, September 20 -22, 2016.   [Plenary Talk]

  8. *  W. H. Wang, H. M. Wong, P. K. Chu, F. K. L. Leung, K. M. C. Cheung, and K. W. K. Yeung, “Magnesium Plasma Modified Bone Allograft for Bone Tissue Regeneration”, Proceedings 19th Interfinish World Congress and Exhibition (Interfinish 2016), Beijing, China, Paper 249, p. 63, September 20 – 22, 2016.

  9. *  P. K. Chu, “Modification of Biomaterials and Biomedical Devices by Plasma Immersion Ion Implantation & Deposition and Related Techniques”, Proceedings 21st International Conference on Ion Implantation Technology (IIT), Tainan, Taiwan, p. 21, September 26 – 30, 2016.

  10. *  P. K. Chu, G. S. Wu, and E. H. Choi, “Degradation Control of Magnesium Alloys by Plasma Related Technologies”, The 6th International Conference on Microelectronics and Plasma Technology (ICMAP 2016), Gyeongju, Korea, Paper WA2-1 (160039), September 26 – 29, 2016.

  11. W. H. Wang, H. M. Wong, P. K. Chu, F. K. L. Leung, K. M. C. Cheung, and K. W. K. Yeung, “Bone Allograft Modified by Magnesium Plasma for Bone Tissue Regeneration”, 7th International Conference of Surface Engineering, Chengdu, China, October 22 – 25, 2016.

  12. *  P. K. Chu, “Plasma and Ion Beam Surface Modification of Biomaterials”, Materials Research Society (MRS) Fall Meeting & Exhibit, Boston, Massachusetts, Paper PM1.5.07, November 27 – December 2, 2016.


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