Randy L. Vander Wal

Cofunded Faculty Member
Titles and Affiliations
Professor, John and Willie Leone Department of Energy & Mineral Engineering (EME)

Research Summary

Research focuses on nanomaterials including carbon nanotubes, onions, capsules, metal oxide semiconductors, noble and transition metal catalysts and nitrides. Applications include composites, tribology, sensors, Li ion batteries, catalysis and optical pressure and temperature sensing. Current research includes energy utilization, storage, conversion, conservation and generation; carbon construction; microplasmas; and atmospheric research.

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Projects

Recent Publications

Improving graphenic quality by oxidative liberation of crosslinks in non-graphitizable carbons

Gharpure, A. & Vander Wal, R., Jun 5 2023, In: Carbon. 209, 118010.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Effect of Fuel Composition on Carbon Black Formation Pathways

Singh, M., Gharpure, A., Wal, R. L. V., Kollar, J. & Herd, C. R., Mar 1 2022, In: Applied Sciences (Switzerland). 12, 5, 2569.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Turbulence impacts upon nvPM primary particle size

Vander Wal, R., Singh, M., Gharpure, A., Choi, C., Lobo, P. & Smallwood, G., 2022, In: Aerosol Science and Technology. 56, 10, p. 893-905 13 p.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Characterization and hazard identification of respirable cement and concrete dust from construction activities

Gharpure, A., Heim, J. W. & Vander Wal, R. L., Oct 1 2021, In: International journal of environmental research and public health. 18, 19, 10126.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Carbon - carbon composites: Effect of graphene size upon the nano-micro - structure and material properties

Singh, M. & Vander Wal, R., Jul 2021, In: Carbon Trends. 4

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Identification of toxicity parameters associated with combustion produced soot surface chemistry and particle structure by in vitro assays

Housseiny, H. A., Singh, M., Emile, S., Nicoleau, M., Vander Wal, R. L. & Silveyra, P., Sep 2020, In: Biomedicines. 8, 9, 345.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Editors' Choice - Critical Review - A Critical Review of Solid State Gas Sensors

Hunter, G. W., Akbar, S., Bhansali, S., Daniele, M., Erb, P. D., Johnson, K., Liu, C. C., Miller, D., Oralkan, O., Hesketh, P. J., Manickam, P. & Vander Wal, R. L., 2020, In: Journal of the Electrochemical Society. 167, 3, 037570.

Research output: Contribution to journalReview articlepeer-review

Impact of Biofuel Blends on Black Carbon Emissions from a Gas Turbine Engine

Kumal, R. R., Liu, J., Gharpure, A., Vander Wal, R. L., Kinsey, J. S., Giannelli, B., Stevens, J., Leggett, C., Howard, R., Forde, M., Zelenyuk, A., Suski, K., Payne, G., Manin, J., Bachalo, W., Frazee, R., Onasch, T. B., Freedman, A., Kittelson, D. B. & Swanson, J. J., Apr 16 2020, In: Energy and Fuels. 34, 4, p. 4958-4966 9 p.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

The role of fuel chemistry in dictating nanostructure evolution of soot toward source identification

Singh, M. & Vander Wal, R. L., Jan 2 2020, In: Aerosol Science and Technology. 54, 1, p. 66-78 13 p.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Laser-induced structural modifications of differently aged soot investigated by HRTEM

Apicella, B., Pré, P., Rouzaud, J. N., Abrahamson, J., Wal, R. L. V., Ciajolo, A., Tregrossi, A. & Russo, C., Jun 2019, In: Combustion and Flame. 204, p. 13-22 10 p.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

The Effect of Temperature on Soot Properties in Premixed Ethylene Flames

Apicella, B., Tregrossi, A., Ciajolo, A., Abrahamson, J., Vander Wal, R. L. & Russo, C., Sep 2 2019, In: Combustion science and technology. 191, 9, p. 1558-1570 13 p.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Effect of hydrogen concentration on graphene synthesis using microwave-driven plasma-mediated methane cracking

Singh, M., Sengupta, A., Zeller, K., Skoptsov, G. & Vander Wal, R. L., Mar 2019, In: Carbon. 143, p. 802-813 12 p.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Nanostructure changes in diesel soot during NO2–O2 oxidation under diesel particulate filter-like conditions toward filter regeneration

Singh, M., Srilomsak, M., Wang, Y., Hanamura, K. & Vander Wal, R., Oct 1 2019, In: International Journal of Engine Research. 20, 8-9, p. 953-966 14 p.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Soot differentiation by laser derivatization

Singh, M., Gaddam, C. K., Abrahamson, J. P. & Vander Wal, R. L., Feb 1 2019, In: Aerosol Science and Technology. 53, 2, p. 207-229 23 p.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Carbon structure and resulting graphitizability upon oxygen evolution

Abrahamson, J. P., Jain, A., van Duin, A. C. T. & Vander Wal, R. L., Aug 2018, In: Carbon. 135, p. 171-179 9 p.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review