Boesl, Benjamin

Benjamin Boesl
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Associate Professor, Mechanical and Materials Engineering , College of Engineering and Computing

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bboesl@fiu.edu

selected publications

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- 2021
  
  Electric field assisted solid-state interfacial joining of TaC-HfC ceramics without filler. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY. 104:2483-2494.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1111/jace.17692 Web of Science: 000616797600001
- 2020
  
  A perspective on challenges and opportunities in developing high entropy-ultra high temperature ceramics. CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL. 46:25845-25853.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.ceramint.2020.07.066 Web of Science: 000575656500008
- 2020
  
  Hydroxylated boron nitride nanotube-reinforced polyvinyl alcohol nanocomposite films with simultaneous improvement of mechanical and thermal properties. POLYMER COMPOSITES. 41:5182-5194.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1002/pc.25785 Web of Science: 000562753900001
- 2020
  
  Boron Nitride Nanotube-Reinforced Titanium Composite with Controlled Interfacial Reactions by Spark Plasma Sintering. ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATERIALS. 22.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1002/adem.202000702 Web of Science: 000555455900001
- 2020
  
  Densification and oxidation behavior of spark plasma sintered Hafnium Diboride-Hafnium Carbide composite. CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL. 46:14625-14631.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.ceramint.2020.02.263 Web of Science: 000533511200034
- 2020
  
  Correlations to Predict Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Ultrasonically Cast Metal Matrix Nanocomposites as a Function of Treatment Time. ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATERIALS.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1002/adem.202000413 Web of Science: 000538593000001
- 2020
  
  Ultralow Temperature Densification of a Titanium Alloy by Spark Plasma Sintering. ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATERIALS. 22.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1002/adem.202000076 Web of Science: 000544642400014
- 2020
  
  Uncovering the Mechanical, Thermal, and Chemical Characteristics of Biodegradable Mushroom Leather with Intrinsic Antifungal and Antibacterial Properties. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS. 3:3145-3156.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.0c00164 Web of Science: 000604588000061
- 2020
  
  Interface Engineering and Direct Observation of Strengthening Behavior in Field-Sintered Boron Nitride Nanotube-Magnesium Alloy Composite. ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATERIALS. 22.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1002/adem.202000170 Web of Science: 000526174800001
- 2019
  
  Strain rate-dependent characterization of carbon fibre-reinforced composite laminates using four-point bending tests. JOURNAL OF REINFORCED PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES. 39:165-174.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1177/0731684419879235 Web of Science: 000491371500001
- 2019
  
  A computational approach for predicting microstructure and mechanical properties of plasma sprayed ceramic coatings from powder to bulk. SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY. 374:1-11.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.surfcoat.2019.05.068 Web of Science: 000486360000001
- 2019
  
  In-situ creep deformation of cold-sprayed aluminum splats at elevated temperatures. SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY. 372:353-360.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.surfcoat.2019.05.045 Web of Science: 000474676200037
- 2019
  
  3D Graphene Foam Reinforced Low-Temperature Ceramic with Multifunctional Mechanical, Electrical, and Thermal Properties. ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATERIALS. 21.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1002/adem.201900085 Web of Science: 000477974200026
- 2019
  
  High-Temperature Mechanics of Boron Nitride Nanotube "Buckypaper" for Engineering Advanced Structural Materials. ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS. 2:4402-4416.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1021/acsanm.9b00817 Web of Science: 000477917700042
- 2019
  
  Unraveling the multiscale damping properties of two-dimensional layered MXene. NANOMATERIALS AND ENERGY. 8:84-95.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1680/jnaen.18.00022 Web of Science: 000473353000011
- 2019
  
  Multi-Scale Damping of Graphene Foam-Based Polyurethane Composites Synthesized by Electrostatic Spraying. POLYMER COMPOSITES. 40:E1862-E1870.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1002/pc.25178 Web of Science: 000482171700089
- 2019
  
  Stereolithography-based 3D printed photosensitive polymer/boron nitride nanoplatelets composites. POLYMER COMPOSITES. 40.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1002/pc.24662 Web of Science: 000455416900037
- 2018
  
  In-situ mechanical investigation of the deformation of splat interfaces in cold-sprayed aluminum alloy. MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING. 737.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.msea.2018.09.065 Web of Science: 000448493600034
- 2018
  
  Integration of graphene in poly(lactic) acid by 3D printing to develop creep and wear-resistant hierarchical nanocomposites. POLYMER COMPOSITES. 39.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1002/pc.24422 Web of Science: 000452241300007
- 2018
  
  In-situ mechanics of 3D graphene foam based ultra-stiff and flexible metallic metamaterial. CARBON. 137.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.carbon.2018.05.063 Web of Science: 000440661700053
- 2018
  
  Nacre-Inspired Graphene/Metal Hybrid by In Situ Cementation Reaction and Joule Heating. ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATERIALS. 20.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1002/adem.201800518 Web of Science: 000447631600034
- 2018
  
  Strengthening in Boron Nitride Nanotube Reinforced Aluminum Composites Prepared by Roll Bonding. ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATERIALS. 20.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1002/adem.201800122 Web of Science: 000440898100023
- 2018
  
  Non-equilibrium wetting and capture of boron nitride nanotubes in molten aluminum during plasma spray. SCRIPTA MATERIALIA. 151.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.scriptamat.2018.03.037 Web of Science: 000432105100015
- 2018
  
  Effect of graphene reinforcement on the mechanical properties of Ti2AlC ceramic fabricated by spark plasma sintering. MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING. 728.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.msea.2018.05.006 Web of Science: 000436222200006
- 2018
  
  Bioinspired Nacre-Like Ceramic with Nickel Inclusions Fabricated by Electroless Plating and Spark Plasma Sintering. ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATERIALS. 20.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1002/adem.201700782 Web of Science: 000433331400011
- 2018
  
  Multi-scale tribological and nanomechanical behavior of cold sprayed Ti2AlC MAX phase coating. SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY. 334:384-393.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.surfcoat.2017.11.067 Web of Science: 000423894700046
- 2018
  
  The mechanics of energy dissipation in a three-dimensional graphene foam with macroporous architecture. CARBON. 132:59-64.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.carbon.2018.02.028 Web of Science: 000428233000007
- 2018
  
  Three-Dimensional Graphene Foam-Polymer Composite with Superior Deicing Efficiency and Strength. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES. 10:5022-5029.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1021/acsami.7b18346 PMID: 29345899 Web of Science: 000424851600077
- 2017
  
  Tribological Behavior of Spark Plasma Sintered Aluminum-Graphene Composites at Room and Elevated Temperatures
  Full Text via DOI: 10.3390/technologies5010004 Web of Science: 000398904900004
- 2017
  
  (Ta,Nb)C composites formed with graphene nanoplatelets by spark plasma sintering. JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY. 37:3781-3790.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jeurceramsoc.2016.11.017 Web of Science: 000404205300014
- 2017
  
  Effect of 2D WS2 Addition on Cold-Sprayed Aluminum Coating. JOURNAL OF THERMAL SPRAY TECHNOLOGY. 26:1585-1597.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1007/s11666-017-0608-8 Web of Science: 000413682300016
- 2017
  
  Effect of WS2 Addition on Tribological Behavior of Aluminum at Room and Elevated Temperatures. TRIBOLOGY LETTERS. 65.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1007/s11249-017-0856-2 Web of Science: 000405488400002
- 2017
  
  Harnessing Three Dimensional Anatomy of Graphene Foam to Induce Superior Damping in Hierarchical Polyimide Nanostructures. SMALL. 13.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1002/smll.201603473 Web of Science: 000397616200007
- 2017
  
  In-situ deformation mechanism and orientation effects in sintered 2D boron nitride nanosheets. MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING. 708:440-450.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.msea.2017.10.019 Web of Science: 000415770100046
- 2017
  
  Multi-scale mechanics and electrical transport in a free-standing 3D architecture of graphene and carbon nanotubes fabricated by pressure assisted welding. CARBON. 122:298-306.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.carbon.2017.06.081 Web of Science: 000407394200033
- 2017
  
  Oxidation resistance of tantalum carbide-hafnium carbide solid solutions under the extreme conditions of a plasma jet. CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL. 43:14798-14806.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.ceramint.2017.07.227 Web of Science: 000413175300032
- 2017
  
  Reactive wetting and filling of boron nitride nanotubes by molten aluminum during equilibrium solidification. ACTA MATERIALIA. 126:124-131.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.actamat.2016.12.034 Web of Science: 000394918500012
- 2017
  
  Solid solution synthesis of tantalum carbide-hafnium carbide by spark plasma sintering. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY. 100:1853-1862.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1111/jace.14778 Web of Science: 000400857600007
- 2017
  
  THE ROLE OF MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING IN IMPROVING SEA LEVEL RISE PREPAREDNESS-PART 1. ADVANCED MATERIALS & PROCESSES. 175:30-35.
  Web of Science: 000413769200005
- 2017
  
  THE ROLE OF MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING IN IMPROVING SEA LEVEL RISE PREPAREDNESS-PART II. ADVANCED MATERIALS & PROCESSES. 175:25-28.
  Web of Science: 000416391600012
- 2017
  
  The effect of sintering parameters on spark plasma sintering of B4C. CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL. 43:11182-11188.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.ceramint.2017.05.167 Web of Science: 000405158100074
- 2017
  
  Thermal Analysis of Tantalum Carbide-Hafnium Carbide Solid Solutions from Room Temperature to 1400 degrees C. COATINGS. 7.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.3390/coatings7080111 Web of Science: 000408908800004
- 2017
  
  Thermodynamic modeling and investigation of the oxygen effect on the sintering of B4C. JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS. 699:1022-1029.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jallcom.2016.12.315 Web of Science: 000393727500140
- 2017
  
  Three-Dimensional Graphene Foam Induces Multifunctionality in Epoxy Nanocomposites by Simultaneous Improvement in Mechanical, Thermal, and Electrical Properties. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES. 9:39717-39727.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1021/acsami.7b14078 PMID: 29068220 Web of Science: 000416203800065
- 2016
  
  A facile approach to the synthesis of multi-walled carbon nanotube-polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (POSS) nanohybrids. MATERIALS LETTERS. 168:9-12.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.matlet.2015.12.149 Web of Science: 000369492700003
- 2016
  
  Deformation mechanism in graphene nanoplatelet reinforced tantalum carbide using high load in situ indentation. MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING. 674:270-275.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.msea.2016.07.110 Web of Science: 000383292800034
- 2016
  
  Directionally Aligned Ultra-Long Boron Nitride Nanotube Induced Strengthening of Aluminum-Based Sandwich Composite. ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATERIALS. 18:1747-1754.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1002/adem.201600212 Web of Science: 000385667900007
- 2016
  
  Effect of 2D Boron Nitride Nanoplate Additive on Tribological Properties of Natural Oils. TRIBOLOGY LETTERS. 64.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1007/s11249-016-0778-4 Web of Science: 000389604800009
- 2016
  
  Improvement of aging kinetics and precipitate size refinement in Mg-Sn alloys by hafnium additions. MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING. 651:854-858.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.msea.2015.11.043 Web of Science: 000367486800097
- 2016
  
  In Situ Mechanical Testing Techniques for Real-Time Materials Deformation Characterization. JOM. 68:136-142.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1007/s11837-015-1629-8 Web of Science: 000367102800021
- 2016
  
  Investigations of Ar ion irradiation effects on nanocrystalline SiC thin films. APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE. 374:339-345.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2015.12.130 Web of Science: 000375937300052
- 2016
  
  Oxidative Unzipping and Transformation of High Aspect Ratio Boron Nitride Nanotubes into "White Graphene Oxide" Platelets. SCIENTIFIC REPORTS. 6.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1038/srep29498 PMID: 27388704 Web of Science: 000379768100001
- 2016
  
  Real time monitoring of twin boundary motion in polycrystalline magnetocaloric Ni2+xMn1-xGa by in situ focused ion beam microscopy. MATERIALS LETTERS. 180:273-276.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.matlet.2016.05.160 Web of Science: 000380283000066
- 2016
  
  Structural and mechanical properties changes induced in nanocrystalline ZrC thin films by Ar ion irradiation. JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MATERIALS. 468:78-83.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jnucmat.2015.11.012 Web of Science: 000367761700010
- 2016
  
  TaC-NbC formed by spark plasma sintering with the addition of sintering additives. JOURNAL OF THE CERAMIC SOCIETY OF JAPAN. 124:381-387.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.2109/jcersj2.15253 Web of Science: 000379610100018
- 2015
  
  Analysis of thin films exhibiting large plastic deformation during nanoindentation: A modified Winkler approach. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH. 30:2055-2063.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1557/jmr.2015.171 Web of Science: 000358147600006
- 2015
  
  Ar ions irradiation effects in ZrN thin films grown by pulsed laser deposition. APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE. 336:129-132.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2014.10.032 Web of Science: 000351617600023
- 2015
  
  Diffusion kinetics, mechanical properties, and crystallographic characterization of intermetallic compounds in the Mg-Zn binary system. INTERMETALLICS. 67:145-155.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.intermet.2015.08.001 Web of Science: 000362139900021
- 2015
  
  In situ indentation behavior of bulk multi-layer graphene flakes with respect to orientation. CARBON. 94:872-878.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.carbon.2015.07.070 Web of Science: 000360294900103
- 2015
  
  Multi-scale intrinsic deformation mechanisms of 3D graphene foam. CARBON. 85:299-308.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.carbon.2015.01.003 Web of Science: 000349724700033
- 2015
  
  Three Dimensional Graphene Foam/Polymer Hybrid as a High Strength Biocompatible Scaffold. ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS. 25:3916-3924.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1002/adfm.201500876 Web of Science: 000357268900014
- 2014
  
  Direct observation of carbon nanotube induced strengthening in aluminum composite via in situ tensile tests. CARBON. 69:79-85.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.carbon.2013.11.061 Web of Science: 000331917900008
- 2014
  
  Dry sliding wear behavior of cold sprayed aluminum amorphous/nanocrystalline alloy coatings. SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY. 238:118-125.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.surfcoat.2013.10.055 Web of Science: 000331028200013
Editorial Material
- 2016
  
  Additive Manufacturing via Surface Engineering. JOM. 1759-1761.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1007/s11837-016-1955-5 Web of Science: 000379027100001
Review
- 2020
  
  Analytical Review of Reinforcement Addition Techniques during Ultrasonic Casting of Metal Matrix Composites. ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATERIALS.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1002/adem.202000524 Web of Science: 000546054900001
- 2018
  
  3D graphene foam-reinforced polymer composites - A review. CARBON.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.carbon.2018.04.024 Web of Science: 000436800100007

chaired theses and dissertations

Exime, Ana S, Effect of Ultrasonic Treatment on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Al6061 and composite 2017
Watring, Dillon S, Development of Novel, Microscale Fracture Toughness Testing for Adhesives 2017
Embrey, Leslie, Three-Dimensional Graphene Foam Reinforced Epoxy Composites 2017
Fontoura, Luiza Da, Deposition of Copper Nanoparticles on 2D Graphene NanoPlatelets via Cementation Process 2017
Zhang, Cheng, High Temperature Oxidation Study of Tantalum Carbide-Hafnium Carbide Solid Solutions Synthesized by Spark Plasma Sintering 2016
Moshaie, Roozbeh Nikkhah, Novel In Situ Study of Magnetocaloric Heusler Alloy 2016
Rudolf, Christopher Charles, Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Nanofiller Reinforced Tantalum-Niobium Carbide Formed by Spark Plasma Sintering 2016
Yang, Kao Z, MENs Doped Adhesive and Influence on Fracture Toughness 2016
Adluru, Hari Kishore, A Novel Hip Implant Using 3D Woven Composite Material – Design and Analysis 2015
Behdad, Sadegh, Novel Ternary Magnesium-Tin Alloys by Microalloying 2015
Rengifo, Sara, A Comparison Between Graphene and WS2 as Solid Lubricant Additives to Aluminum for Automobile Applications 2015

principal investigator on

Advanced Materials Response and Design through an Understanding of Manufacturing Science awarded by Army Research Laboratory 2015 - 2020
Acquisition of an In Situ Nanoindenter for Studying Deformation and Damage Mechanisms in Nanocomposites and Small Scale Features awarded by Office of Naval Research 2016 - 2017
2015-16 Hybrid Rocket Competition-ASME Student Team for Maximum Altitude Competition awarded by National Aeronautics & Space Administrat 2015 - 2016
Graphene Nano Platelet Reinforced Tantalum Carbide for Improved Strength and Toughness awarded by U.S. Air Force 2012 - 2015

co-principal investigator on

Multifunctional MENs doped adhesives for bond quality evaluation awarded by Office of Naval Research 2018 - 2020
Boron Nitride Nanotube Reinforced Titanium Matrix Composites awarded by Office of Naval Research 2017 - 2020
Partnership for Research and Education Consortium in Ceramics and Polymers awarded by U.S. Department of Energy 2018 - 2019
Acquisition of Low Load Acquisition of a Low-Load Mechanical Testing Platform with a Non-Contact Extensometer for Studying Deformation Mechanisms in Fibers, Foams and Nanocomposites awarded by Air Force Office of Scientific Research 2017 - 2018
Development of a Novel Health Monitoring System for Adhesively Bonded Composite Joints Using Electro-Magnetic Nanoparticles awarded by Office of Naval Research 2015 - 2017

investigator on

Effect of Surface Contamination on Composite Bond Integrity and Durability awarded by Federal Aviation Administration 2015 - 2019
AFRL Collaboration Program - Materials and Manufacturing Research awarded by U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory 2013 - 2018
Engineered Materials and Materials Design of Engineered Materials (EMMDEM); Cold Spray, NU Y3 awarded by U.S. Army 2017 - 2018
Engineered Materials and Materials Design of Engineered Materials (EMMDEM) awarded by U.S. Army 2016 - 2018
Development of a Novel Health Monitoring System for Adhesively Bonded Composite Joints Using Electro-Magnetic Nanoparticles awarded by Office of Naval Research 2015 - 2017

teaching activities

EGM4350-U02: Fea In Mech Engr Spring Term 2019
EGM5354-U02: Finite Element Method Applications in Mechanical Engineering Spring Term 2019
EML4551-U01: Ethics and Design Project Organization Spring Term 2019
EML4551-U01: Ethics and Design Project Organization Spring Term 2019
EML4551-U02: Ethics and Design Project Organization Fall Term 2019
EML4551-U02: Ethics and Design Project Organization Fall Term 2019
EML4551-U02: Ethics and Design Project Organization Spring Term 2019
EML4551-U02: Ethics and Design Project Organization Spring Term 2019
EML4551-U03: Ethics and Design Project Organization Fall Term 2019
EML4551-U03: Ethics and Design Project Organization Fall Term 2019

full name

Benjamin Boesl

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https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9265-4762 (confirmed)

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Chemistry
Engineering
Materials Science
Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
Mineralogy
Mining & Mineral Processing
Nuclear Science & Technology
Physics
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