1.
L. Allen, “Blackfeet Community
College Summer Camp for Native American Middle/High School Students”, supported
by National Science Foundation (NSF). The camp has been held in Browning, MT,
both June 2016 and June 2015. Here are the presentations for the camp:
Solar USB kit
assembly Wind
turbine kit assembly Introduction
to voltmeter Introduction
to Faraday Law Summer Camp Part List
2.
Z. Ye, L.
de la Rama, M. Efremov, A. Sutrisno, L. Allen “Critical Size for
Bulk-to-discrete Transition in 2D Aliphatic Layers: Abrupt Size Effect Observed
via Calorimetry and Solid-state 13C NMR”, J. Phys. Chem C, 2017, 121 (25), 13916-13929.
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3.
Z. Ye, L. de la Rama, M. Efremov,
J-M. Zuo, L. Allen, “Approaching the Size Limit of Organometallic Layers:
Synthesis and Characterization of Highly Ordered Silver-Thiolate Lamellae with
Ultra-short Chain Lengths”, Dalton
Transactions, 2016, 45, 18954-18966.
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4.
Z. Ye, Z. Ma, L. Allen, Book
Chapter: “Application of In Situ
Resistance and Nanocalorimetry Measurements for Nanoelectronic Thin Film
Materials”,
Book Title: “Metrology and Diagnostic Techniques for
Nanoelectronics”, edited by Z. Ma, D. Seiler,
CRC Press, 2016, ISBN 978-981-4745-08-6.
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of the book chapter Official
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5.
Z. Ye, L. de la Rama, L. Hu, M.
Efremov, L. Allen, “Nanocalorimetry Study of the Evolution of Melting
Characteristics of Single Layer Silver Alkanethiolate Lamella: Fast
Heating/Cooling and Electrical Annealing”, Thermochimica
Acta, Chip Calorimetry Special Issue, 2015, 603, 69-78.
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6.
L. de la Rama, L. Hu, Z. Ye, M.
Efremov, L. Allen, “Size Effect and Odd-Even Alternation in the Melting of
Single and Stacked AgSCn Layers: Synthesis and Nanocalorimetry Measurements”, Journal of the American Chemical Society, 2013,
135, 14286-14298.
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7.
M. Zhang, J. Wen, M. Efremov, E.
Olson, S. Zhang, L. Hu, L. de la Rama, R. Kummamuru, K. Kavanag, Z. Ma, L.
Allen, “Metastable Phase Formation in the Au-Si System via Ultrafast
Nanocalorimetry”, Journal of Applied Physic, 2012,
111, 093516.
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8.
L. de la Rama, L. Hu, M. Efremov, E. Olson, P. Nealey, M. Mclean,
S. Sligar and L. Allen, “Anomalous transitions of DODAB using fast scanning
liquid calorimetry”, Thermochimica Acta Special Issue: Interplay Between Nucleation, Crystallization, and the
Glass Transition, 2011, 522 (1-2,
72-76.)
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9.
L. Hu, L. de la Rama, M. Efremov, Y. Anahory, F. Schiettekatte, L.
Allen, “Synthesis and Characterization of Single-layer Silver Decanethiolate
Lamellar Crystals”, Journal of the
American Chemical Society, 2011, 133 (12), 4367-4376.
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article
10.
Y. Anahory, M. Guihard, D. Smeets, R. Karmouch, F. Schiettekatte,
P. Vasseur, P. Desjardins, L. Hu, L.H. Allen, E. Leon-Gutierrez, J.
Rodriguez-Viejo, “ Fabrication, characterization and modeling of single-crystal
thin film calorimeter sensors”, Thermochimica
Acta, 2010, 510, 126-136.
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11. R. K.
Kummamuru, L. de la Rama, L. Hu, M. D. Vaudin, M. Y. Efremov, M. L. Green, D.
A. LaVan, L. H. Allen, “Measurement of heat capacity and enthalpy of formation
of nickel silicide using nanocalorimetry”, Applied Physics Letter, 2009,
95, 181911
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12. L. Hu, Z. S.
Zhang, M. Zhang, M. Y. Efremov, E. A. Olson, L. P. de la Rama, R. K. Kummamuru,
L. H. Allen, “Self-Assembly and Ripening of Polymeric Silver-Alkanethiolate
Crystals on Inert Surfaces”, Langmuir,
2009, 25(16), 9585–9595.
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13. R. K. Kummamuru,
L. Hu, L. Cook, M. Y. Efremov, E. A. Olson. and L. H. Allen, “A close proximity
self-aligned shadow mask for sputter deposition onto a membrane or cavity”, Journal of Micromechanics and
Microengineering, 2008, 18, 095027
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14. M. Zhang, E. A. Olson, R. D. Twesten, J. G. Wen, L. H. Allen, I. M.
Robertson and I. Petrov, “In situ transmission electron microscopy studies
enabled by microelectromechanical system technology”, Journal of Materials Research, 2005,
20 (7), 1802
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15. E. A. Olson, M. Yu. Efremov, M. Zhang, Z. Zhang, and L. H. Allen
"Size-dependent melting of Bi nanoparticles", Journal of Applied
Physics, 2005, 97, 034304.
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16. Z. S. Zhang,
O.M. Wilson, M. Y. Efremov, E. A. Olson, M. Zhang, P. V. Braun, W. Senaratne,
C. Ober, and L. H. Allen
"Heat capacity measurements of two-dimensional self-assembled
hexadecanethiol monolayers on polycrystalline gold."
Applied Physics Letters. 2004,
84, 5198.
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17. M. Y. Efremov, E. A. Olson, M. Zhang, Z. Zhang and L. H. Allen.
"Probing
glass transition of ultrathin polymer films at a time scale of seconds using
fast differential scanning calorimetry"
Macromolecules. 2004, 37(12),
4607.
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18. M. Yu. Efremov,
E. A. Olson, M. Zhang, S. L. Lai, F. Schiettekatte, Z. S. Zhang and L. H.
Allen.
"Thin-film differential scanning nanocalorimetry: heat capacity
analysis".
Thermochimica Acta. v412, n1-2, p13 (2004).
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19. M. Yu. Efremov, E. A. Olson, M. Zhang, F. Schiettekatte, Z. Zhang, and L.
H. Allen.
"Ultrasensitive,
fast, thin-film differential scanning calorimeter."
Review of Scientific Instruments. v75, n1, p179, January 2004.
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20. E. A. Olson.
"Nanocalorimetry of Bismuth Nanoparticles."
Ph.D. Dissertation. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. 2003.
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21. M. Zhang.
"Thermal Properties of Indium Nanoparticles and Gold Silicide Formation by
Scanning Nanocalorimetry."
Ph.D. Dissertation. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. 2003.
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22. M. Yu. Efremov, E. A. Olson, M. Zhang, Z. Zhang, and L. H. Allen.
"Glass
Transition in Ultrathin Polymer Films: Calorimetric Study."
Physical Review Letters. v91, p085703, 22 August 2003.
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23. M. Yu. Efremov,
E. A. Olson, M. Zhang, and L. H. Allen.
"Glass Transition of Thin Films of Poly(2-vinyl pyridine) and Poly(methyl methacrylate):
Nanocalorimetry Measurements."
Thermochimica Acta. v403, n1, p37, 26 June 2003.
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24. E. A. Olson, M. Yu. Efremov, M. Zhang, Z. S. Zhang, and L. H.
Allen.
"The
Design and Operation of a MEMS Differential Scanning Nanocalorimeter for
High-speed Heat Capacity Measurements of Ultrathin Films"
Journal of Microelectromechanical Systems. v12, n3, p355, 1 June 2003.
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25. M. Zhang, M.
Yu. Efremov, E. A. Olson, Z. S. Zhang, and L. H. Allen.
"Real-time heat capacity measurement during thin-film deposition by scanning
nanocalorimetry."
Applied Physics Letters. v81, n20, p3801, 11 November 2002.
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26. M. Yu. Efremov,
J. T. Warren, E. A. Olson, M. Zhang, A. T. Kwan, and L. H. Allen
"Thin-Film Differential Scanning Calorimetry: A New Probe for Assignment
of the Glass Transition of Ultrathin Polymer Films."
Macromolecules.. v35, n5, p1481, 26 February 2002.
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27. A.T. Kwan, M.
Yu. Efremov, E. A. Olson, F. Schiettekatte, M. Zhang, P. H. Geil, and L. H.
Allen.
"Nanoscale Calorimetry of Isolated Polyethylene Single Crystals."
Journal of Polymer Science: Part B v39, n11, p1237, 1 June 2001.
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28. A. T. Kwan.
"Nano-scale Calorimetry of Isolated Polyethylene Single Crystals."
M.S. Thesis. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2003).
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29. M. Yu. Efremov,
F. Schiettekatte, M. Zhang, E. A. Olson, A. T. Kwan, R. S. Berry, and L. H.
Allen.
"Discrete Periodic Melting Point Observations for Nanostructure
Ensembles."
Physical Review Letters v85, n17, p3560, 23 October 2000.
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30. E. A. Olson, M. Yu. Efremov, A. T. Kwan, S. Lai, V. Petrova, F.
Schiettekatte, J. T. Warren, M. Zhang, and L. H. Allen.
"Scanning
calorimeter for nanoliter-scale liquid samples."
Applied Physics Letters. v77, n17, p2671, 23 October 2000.
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31. M. Zhang, M.
Yu. Efremov, F. Schiettekatte, E. A. Olson, A. T. Kwan, S. L. Lai, T. Wisleder,
J. E. Greene, and L. H. Allen.
"Size-dependent melting point depression of nanostructures:
Nanocalorimetric measurements."
Physical Review B v62, n15, p10548. 15 October 2000.
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32. G. Ramanath,
J.E. Greene, J. R. A. Carlsson, and L. H. Allen; V. C. Homback and D. J.
Allman.
"W deposition and titanium fluoride formation during WF6
reduction by Ti: reduction path and mechanisms."
Journal of Applied Physics v85, n3, p1961. 1 February 1999.
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33. S. Lai and L.
H. Allen.
"MEMS-based scanning calorimeter for thermodynamic properties of
nanostructures."
Microscale Thermophysical Engineering v2, n1, p11. 01 February 1998.
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34. S. L. Lai, J.
R. A. Carlsson, and L. H. Allen.
"Melting point depression of Al clusters generated during the early stages
of film growth: Nanocalorimetry measurements."
Applied Physics Letters v72, n9, p1098. 2 March 1998.
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35. S. S. Sengupta,
S. M. Park, D. A. Payne, and L. H. Allen.
"Origins and evolution of stress development in sol-gel derived thin
layers and multideposited coatings of lead titanate."
Journal of Applied Physics v83, n4, p2291. 15 February 1998.
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36. Z. Wang, G.
Ramanath, L. H. Allen, and A. Rockett; J. P. Doyle and B. G. Svensson.
"Kinetics of thin-film reactions of Cu/a-Ge bilayers."
Journal of Applied Physics v82, n7, p3281. 1 October 1997.
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37. S. L. Lai, G.
Ramanath, and L. H. Allen; P. Infante,
"Heat Capacity measurements of Sn nanostructures using a thin-film
differential scanning calorimeter with 0.2 nJ sensitivity"
Applied Physics Letters. v70, n1, p43. 6 January 1997.
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38. G. Ramanath, J.
R. A. Carlsson, J. E. Greene, L. H. Allen, V. C. Hornback, and D. J. Allman.
"Gas-phase transport of WF6 through annular nanopipes in TiN
during chemical vapor deposition of W on TiN/Ti/SiO2 structures for integrated
circuit fabrication. "
Applied Physics Letters v69, n21, p3179. 18 November 1996.
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39. S. L. Lai, J.
Y. Guo, V. Petrova, G. Ramanath, and L. H. Allen.
"Size-Dependent Melting Properties of Small Tin Particles:
Nanocalorimetric Measurements."
Physical Review Letters v77, n1, p99. 1 July 1996.
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40. G. Ramanath, H.
Z. Xiao, S. L. Lai, and L. H. Allen; T. L. Alford.
"Au-mediated low-temperature solid phase epitaxial growth of a SixGe1-x
alloy on Si(001)."
Journal of Applied Physics v79, n6, p3094. 15 March 1996.
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41. Shi-Qing Wang; Leslie H. Allen.
"Thermal
stability of α-titanium in contact with titanium nitride. "
Journal of Applied Physics. v79, n5, p2446. 1 March 1996.
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42. S. L. Lai, G.
Ramanath, and L. H. Allen; P. Infante, Z. Ma,
"High-speed (104 oC/s) scanning microcalorimetry
with monolayer sensitivity (J/m2)"
Applied Physics Letters. v67, n9, p1229. 28 August 1995.
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43. G. Ramanath, H.
Z. Xiao, L. C. Yang, A. Rockett, and L. H. Allen.
"Evolution of microstructure in nanocrystalline Mo-Cu thin films during
thermal annealing."
Journal of Applied Physics. v78, n4, p2435. 15 August 1995.
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44. D. B.
Bergstrom, I. Petrov, L. H. Allen, and J. E. Greene.
"Reaction paths and kinetics of aluminide formation in Al/epitaxial-W(001)
model diffusion barrier systems. "
Journal of Applied Physics. v78, n1, p194. 1 July 1995.
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45. Z. Ma and L. H. Allen; D. D. J. Allman.
"Microstructural
aspects and mechanism of the C49-to-C54 polymorphic transformation in titanium
disilicide. "
Journal of Applied Physics. v77, n9, p4384. 1 May 1995.
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46. H. Z. Xiao, N.-E.
Lee, R. C. Powell, Z. Ma, L. J. Chou, L. H. Allen, J. E. Greene, and A.
Rockett.
"Defect ordering in epitaxial a-GaN(0001)."
Journal of Applied Physics. v76, n12, p8195. 15 December 1994.
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47. Z. Ma, H. Z. Xiao, and L. H. Allen; B. J. Park.
"Manipulation
of the Ti/Si reaction paths be introducing an amorphous Ge interlayer."
Applied Physics Letters. v65, n5, p561. 1 August 1994.
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48. Z. Ma and L. H. Allen.
"Kinetic
mechanisms of the C49-to-C54 polymorphic transformation in titanium disilicide
thin films: A microstructure-scaled nucleation-mode transition."
Physical Review B. v49, n19, p13501. 15 May 1994.
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49. M. E. Lin, Z. Ma, F. Y. Huang, Z. F. Fan, L. H. Allen, and H. Morkoç.
"Low
resistance ohmic contacts on wide band-gap GaN."
Applied Physics Letters. v64, n8, p1003. 21 February 1994.
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50. M. E. Lin, Z. F. Fan, Z. Ma, L. H. Allen, and H. Morkoç.
"Reactive
ion etching of GaN using BCL3."
Applied Physics Letters. v64, n7, p887. 14 February 1994.
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51. Z. Ma, G. L. Zhou, H. Morkoç, and L. H. Allen.
"Solid-state
reaction-mediated low-temperature bonding of GaAs and InP wafers to Si
substrates."
Applied Physics Letters. v64, n6, p772. 7 February 1994.
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52. L. H. Allen, G. Ramanath, S. L. Lai, Z. Ma, S. Lee, D. D. J. Allman, and K.
P. Fuchs.
"1
000 000 °C/s thin film electrical heater: In situ resistivity measurements of
Al and Ti/Si thin films during ultra rapid thermal annealing."
Applied Physics Letters. v64, n4, p417. 24 January 1994.
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53. Z. Ma and L. H. Allen.
"Low
temperature structure and phase transitions at the Au/Si (100) interface."
Physical Review B v48, n20, p15484. 15 November 1993.
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54. G. L. Zhou, Z.
Ma, M. E. Lin, J. Reed, L. H. Allen, and H. Morkoç.
"Si/SiGe modulation-doped structures with thin buffer layers: Effect of
substrate orientation."
Applied Physics Letters. v63, n15, p2094. 11 October 1993.
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55. Z. Ma, Y. Xu, and L. H. Allen; S. Lee.
"Nucleation
and growth in the initial stage of metastable titanium disilicide
formation."
Journal of Applied Physics. v74, n4, p2954. 15 August 1993.
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56. Z. Ma, Y. Xu, and L. H. Allen.
"Low-temperature
solid-phase heteroepitaxial growth of Ge-rich SixGe1-x
alloys on Si (100) by thermal annealing a-Ge/Au bilayers. "
Applied Physics Letters. v61, n2, p225. 13 July 1992.
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57. L. H. Allen and M. Y. Zhang; J. W. Mayer.
"Solutions
to current crowding in circular vias for contace resistance measurements."
Journal of Applied Physics. v70, n1, p253. 1 July 1991.
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58. L. H. Allen, J.
R. Phillips, D. Theodore, C. B. Carter, R. Soave, and J. W. Mayer; G.
Ottaviani.
"Two-dimensional Si crystal growth during thermal annealing of
Au/polycrystalline-Si bilayers."
Physical Review B v41, n12, p8203. 15 April 1990.
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59. L. H. Allen and
J. W. Mayer; K. N. Tu; L. C. Feldman.
"Kinetic study of Si recrystallization in the reaction between Au and
polycrystalline-Si films."
Physical Review B. v41, n12, p8213. 15 April 1990.
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60. B. Blanpain and
L. H. Allen; J.-M. Legresy; J. W. Mayer.
"Solid-state amorphization in Al-Pt multilayers by low-temperature
annealing."
Physical Review B. v39, n18, p13067. 15 June 1989.
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61. L. H. Allen and
Ephraim Buhks.
"Copper electromigration in polycrystalline copper sulfide"
Journal of Applied Physic, 56(2), p327, 1984.
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