Recent Publications by FemtoSci Principals:

Nanodiamond nanofluid microstructural and thermo-electrical characterization, International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer, 101 (2019) 82-88.

Thermo-physical properties of diamond nanofluids: A review, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Volume 129, Pages 1123-1135, February 2019.

Diamond nanofluids: Microstructural analysis and heat transfer study, Heat Transfer Engineering, Invited Paper, Under Review/Preparation, November 2018.

Nanodiamond nanofluids: Microstructural analysis and heat transfer study, Micro and Nano Flows 2018, Atlanta, GA, September 9-12, 2018.

Microstructural and Thermal Characterization of Diamond Nanofluids, ASME's International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, November 9-15, 2018, Pittsburgh PA, USA.

An Experimental Study on the Convective Heat Transfer Behavior of Diamond Nanofluids in Electronic Cooling Applications, ASME's International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, November 9-15, 2018, Pittsburgh PA, USA.

Characterization and Heat Transfer Analysis of Diamond Nanofluids, 3rd Thermal and Fluids Engineering Conference (TFEC), March 4–7, 2018, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA.

Aspects of Particulate Nanodiamond as Applied to Host Systems for Enhancement of Their Properties, New Diamond and Nano Carbons Conference (NDNC), May 20-24, 2018, Flagstaff, Arizona, USA.

Particulate Functionalized Nanodiamond as a Low Concentration Additive to Liquid Systems to Enhance their Thermal Extraction Capability, IEEE ITherm Conference, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV USA, May 28 - May 31, 2019.

“Edge-Shaped Diamond Field Emission Arrays,” R. S. Takalkar, J. L. Davidson, W. P. Kang, A. Wisitsora-at, and D. V. Kerns, Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology B, Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology B, 23(2), pp.800-804, 2005.

“PECVD Diamond-Based High Performance Power Diodes”, Y. Gurbuz, W. P. Kang, J. L. Davidson, D. V. Kerns, and Q. Zhou, IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, Vol. 20, No. 1, pp. 1-10, 2005.

“Comparison of Contactless Measurement and Testing Techniques to a New All-silicon Optical Test and Characterization Method,” S. Sayil, D. Kerns and S. Kerns, IEEE Transactions On Instrumentation and Measurement, No. 5, October 2005.

"Carbon Nanotubes Vacuum Field Emission Differential Amplifier Integrated Circuits", W. P. Kang, Y. M. Wong, J. L. Davidson, D. V. Kerns, B. K. Choi, J. H. Huang and K. F. Galloway, IEE Electronics Letters, Vol. 42, No. 4, pp. 210-211, 2006.

"Enhanced Electron Field Emission from Micropatterned Pyramidal Diamond Tips Incorporating CH4/H2/N2 Plasma-Deposited Nanodiamond", K. Subramanian, W.P. Kang, J.L. Davidson, R.S. Takalkar, B.K. Choi, M. Howell, and D.V. Kerns, Diamond and Related Materials, 15, pp. 1126-1133, 2006.

"High Temperature Hybrid CVD Diamond Sensor Systems", Fraley et. al., HITECH 2014, Los Angles, CA, June 23-26.

"Development of Carbon Nanotubes Vacuum Field Emission Differential Amplifier ICs" (Best Poster Award), Y. M. Wong, W. P. Kang, J. L. Davidson, B. K. Choi, D. V. Kerns, and J. H. Huang, Technical Digest of IVNC 2006, pp.425, Guilin, China, July 17-20, 2006,.

 “Development of Carbon Nanotubes Vacuum Field Emission Differential Amplifier Integrated Circuit”, Y. M. Wong, W. P. Kang, J. L. Davidson, D. V. Kerns and J. H. Huang, J. Vac. Sci. Technol. B, 25 (2), pp. 627-630, 2007.

“Integrated Carbon Nanotube Field Emission Differential Amplifier: Modeling and Measurement of the Common Mode Rejection Ratio”, Y. M. Wong, W. P. Kang, J. L. Davidson, J. H. Huang, and D. V. Kerns, , Diamond and Related Materials, available online 12/15/2007.

“Integrated Carbon Nanotube Field Emission Differential Amplifier: Modeling and Measurement of the Common Mode Rejection Ratio”, Y. M. Wong, W. P. Kang, J. L. Davidson,  and D. V. Kerns, Diamond and Related Materials, Vol. 17, Issues 4-5, pp. 552-555, 2008.

“Characterization and CMRR Modeling of a Carbon-Nanotube Field-Emission Differential Amplifier”, Y. M. Wong, W. P. Kang, J. L. Davidson, D. V. Kerns, J. H. Huang and K.W. Galloway, IEEE Transactions on Electron Devices, Vol. 56., No. 5, May 2009.

“Nanodiamond vacuum field emission integrated differential amplifier,” S. H. Hsu, W. P. Kang, J. L. Davidson, J. H. Huang, and D. V. Kerns, Jr., IEEE Transactions on Electron Devices, vol. 60, p. 487, 2013

"High Temperature Hybrid CVD Diamond Sensor Systems", Fraley et. al., HITECH 2014, Los Angles, CA, June 23-26, 2014.

"Characterization and Heat Transfer Analysis of Diamond Nanofluids", 3rd Thermal and Fluids Engineering Conference (TFEC), March 4–7, 2018, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA, , Languri et. al.

"Aspects of Particulate Nanodiamond as Applied to Host Systems for Enhancement of Their Properties", New Diamond and Nano Carbons Conference (NDNC), May 20-24, 2018, Flagstaff, Arizona, USA., Davidson, et. al.

Patents by FemtoSci Leadership:

     “Electromechanical Transducer Strain Sensor Arrangement and Construction,” pat. # 4,522,072, R. E.  Sulouff, S. S. Hartin,        K. B. Cook,D. V. Kerns, Jr., J. L. Davidson, and K. O. Warren, issued 1985.

    “Programmable Gain Feedback Amplifier,” pat. # 4,551,685, D. V. Kerns, Jr. and D. V. Kerns, Sr., issued            1985.

“Chemical Sensor Utilizing a Chemically Sensitive Electrode in Combination with Thin Diamond Layers, pat # 5,656,827, W.P. Kang, J. L. Davidson, D. V. Kerns, Jr., issued 1997.

“Mold Method for Forming Vacuum Field Emitters and Method for Forming Diamond Emitters,” pat. # 6,132,278, W. P. Kang, J. L. Davidson, and D. V. Kerns Jr., issued 2000.

“Eyeglass Lens with Multiple Optical Zones Having Varying Optical Properties for Enhanced Visualization of Different Scenes in Outdoor Recreational Activity,” pat. # 6,250,759, D. V. Kerns, Jr. and J. P. Moore, issued 2001.

“Contact Lens with Filtering for Outdoor Sporting and Recreational Activities,” pat. # 6,305,801, D. V. Kerns, Jr. and J. P. Moore, issued 2001.

“Transmission Cathode for X-ray Production,” pat. #6,333,968, R. Whitlock, M. I. Bell, D. V. Kerns Jr., S. E. Kerns, J. L. Davidson, and W. P. Kang, issued 2001.

Continuation in Part: “Eyeglass Lens with Multiple Optical Zones Having Varying Optical Properties for Enhanced Visualization of Different Scenes in Outdoor Recreational Activity,” pat. #6,623,116, D. V. Kerns, Jr. and J. P. Moore, issued 2003.

“Diamond Diode Devices with a Diamond Microtip Emitter, pat. #6,762,543, W. P. Kang, J. L. Davidson, and D. V. Kerns, Jr., issued 2004.“Diamond Triode Devices with a Diamond Microtip Emitter”, pat. #7,256,535, J. L. Davidson, W. P. Kang, D. V. Kerns, Jr., and M. E. Howell, issued 2007.

"Diamond Triode Devices with a Diamond Microtip Emitter" pat # 7,256,535, J. Davidson, W. P. Kang, D. Kerns, M. Howell, issued 2007.

"Diamond Polymer Brushes", C. Lukehart, J. Davidson, A. Strauss, L. Lang, B. Branson, pat. # 7,994,234, issued 2011. (+)

"Compositions with Nano-Particle Size Diamond Powder and Methods of Using Same for Transferring Heat Between a Heat Source and  Heat Sink", pat # 6,858,157, D. Bradshaw, J. Davidson., issued 2005. (+)

"Compositions with Nano-Particle Size Diamond Powder and Methods of Using Same for Transferring Heat Between a Heat Source and  Heat Sink", pat # 7,390,428, D. Bradshaw,  J. Davidson., issued 2008 (+)

"Materials Comprising Deaggregated Diamond Nanoparticles",  B. Branson, J. Davidson, C. Lukehart, pat # 8,703,665, issued 2014. (+)

'Materials Comprising Deaggregated Diamond Nanoparticles", B. Branson, J. Davidson, C. Lukehart, pat #  9296615, issued 2016. (+) 

 

(+) = Patent currently under exclusive license from Vanderbilt University to International FemtoScience, Inc.