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Publications

 

Peer Reviewed

  1. J.H. Sanchez, and C. Rinaldi, “Rotational Brownian dynamics simulations of suspensions of non-interacting magnetic ellipsoidal particles in d.c. and a.c. magnetic fields.” Published online in Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, April 2009.
  2. J.A. Baird, R. Olayo-Valles, C. Rinaldi, and L.S. Taylor, “Effect of molecular weight, temperature, and additives on the moisture sorption properties of polyethylene glycol.” Accepted for publication in Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, April 2009.
  3. M. Latorre-Esteves, A.D. Cortes, M. Torres-Lugo, and C. Rinaldi, “Synthesis and characterization of a novel carboxymethyl dextran-coated Mn/Zn ferrite for biomedical applications.” Accepted for publication in Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, April 2009.
  4. D.M. Hess, R.R. Naik, C. Rinaldi, and J.J. Watkins, “Fabrication of ordered mesoporous silica films with encapsulated iron oxide nanoparticles using ferritin-doped block copolymer templates.” Published online in Chemistry of Materials, April 2009.
  5. C. Rinaldi, “Magnetic force and couple on a spherical particle in an arbitrary external magnetic field.” Accepted for publication in Chemical Engineering Communications, special issue in honor of Prof. Howard Brenner, January 2009.
  6. C. Barrera, A.P. Herrera, Y. Zayas, and C. Rinaldi, “Surface modification of monodisperse magnetic nanoparticles for biomedical applications.” Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, 321:1397-1399, 2009. [doi: 10.1016/j.jmmm.2009.02.046]
  7. D.I. Santiago, A. Acevedo, and C. Rinaldi, “Suspensions of magnetic nanoparticles in polymer liquid crystals: A new type of ferronematic.” Journal of Applied Physics, 105:07B512, 2009. [doi: 10.1063/1.3056575].
  8. J.H. Sánchez and C. Rinaldi, “Magnetoviscosity of dilute suspensions of magnetic ellipsoids obtained through rotational Brownian dynamics simulations.” Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 331:500-506, 2009. [doi: 10.1016/j.jcis.2008.11.061]
  9. C. Barrera, A.P. Herrera†, and C. Rinaldi, “Colloidal dispersions of monodisperse magnetite nanoparticles modified with poly(ethylene glycol).” Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 329:107-113, 2009. [doi: 10.1016/j.jcis.2008.09.071]
  10. A. Kumar, R.S. Katiyar, C. Rinaldi, S.G. Lushnikov,  and T.A. Shaplygina, “Glass-like state in PbFe1/2Nb1/2O3 single crystal.” Applied Physics Letters, 93:232902, 2008. [doi: 10.1063/1.3043686]
  11. M. Correa, A. Kumar, R.S. Katiyar, and C. Rinaldi, “Observation of magnetoelectric coupling in glassy epitaxial PbFe0.5Nb0.5O3 thin films.” Applied Physics Letters, 93:192907, 2008. [doi: 10.1063/1.3021394]
  12. H.N. Miras, H. Zhao, R. Herchel, C. Rinaldi, S. Pérez, and R.G. Raptis, “Synthesis and characterization of linear trinuclear Pd, Co and Pd/Co pyrazolate complexes.” European Journal of Inorganic Chemistry, 2008(30):4745-4755, 2008. [doi: 10.1002/ejic.200800349]
  13. A.P. Herrera†, C. Barrera†, and C. Rinaldi, “Synthesis and functionalization of magnetite nanoparticles with aminopropyl-silane and carboxymethyl-dextran.” Journal of Materials Chemistry, 18: 3650-3654, 2008. [doi: 10.1039/b805256e]
  14. A. Chaves, M. Zahn, and C. Rinaldi, “Spin-up flow of ferrofluids: Asymptotic theory and experimental measurements.” Physics of Fluids, 20:053102, 2008. [doi:10.1063/1.2907221]
  15. A.P. Herrera, M. Rodríguez-Moya, M. Torres-Lugo, and C. Rinaldi, “Magnetite nanoparticles coated with fluorescent-thermoresponsive polymeric shells for biomedical applications.” Journal of Materials Chemistry, 18: 855-858, 2008. [doi: 10.1039/B718210D]
  16. D. Varshney, R. N. P. Choudhary, C. Rinaldi, and R. S. Katiyar, “Dielectric dispersion and magnetic properties of Ba-modified Pb(Fe1/2Nb1/2)O3,” Applied Physics A, 89(3):193-198, 2007. [doi:10.1007/s00339-007-4177-4]
  17. V. Calero DdelC and C. Rinaldi, “Synthesis and characterization of cobalt substituted ferrite nanoparticles,” Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, 314: 60-67, 2007. [doi:10.1016/j.jmmm.2006.12.030]
  18. C. Rinaldi and A. Chaves, “Comment on: ‘Tangential Stresses on the Magnetic Fluid Boundary and Rotational Effect,’” Magnetohydrodynamics, 43(1):135-141, 2007.
  19. R. N. P. Choudhury, C. Rodríguez, P. Battacharya, C. Rinaldi, and R. S. Katiyar, “Low frequency dielectric dispersion and magnetic properties of La, Gd modified Pb(Fe­1/2Ta1/2)O3 multiferroics,” Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, 313: 253-260, 2007. [doi:10.1016/j.jmmm.2007.01.005]
  20. A. Chaves, F. Gutman, and C. Rinaldi, "Torque and Bulk Flow of a Ferrofluid in an Annular Gap Subjected to a Rotating Magnetic Field," ASME Jounal of Fluids Engineering, 129(4):412-422, 2007. [doi:10.1115/1.2567918]
  21. A. Chaves, C. Rinaldi, S. Elborai, X. He, and M. Zahn, “Bulk flow in ferrofluids in a uniform rotating magnetic field,” Physical Review Letters, 96(19): 194501, 2006. [doi:10.1103/PhysRevLett.96.194501]
  22. C. Rinaldi, A. Chaves, S. Elborai, X. He, and M. Zahn, “Magnetic fluid rheology and flows,” Current Opinion in Colloid & Interface Science, 10: 141-157, 2005. [doi:10.1016/j.cocis.2005.07.004]
  23. M.S. Tomar, S.P. Singh, O. Perales-Perez, R.P. Guzman, E. Calderon, and C. Rinaldi-Ramos, “Synthesis and magnetic properties behavior of nanostructured ferrites for spintronics,” Microelectronic Journal, 36: 475-479, 2005. [doi:10.1016/j.mejo.2005.02.086]
  24. A.P. Herrera, O. Resto, J. G. Briano, and C. Rinaldi, “Synthesis and agglomeration of gold nanoparticles in reverse micelles,” Nanotechnology 16: S618-S625, 2005. [doi:10.1088/0957-4484/16/7/040]
  25. C. Rinaldi, F. Gutman, X. He, A.D. Rosenthal, M. Zahn, “Magnetoviscosity and torque measurements on ferrofluid cylinders in rotating magnetic fields,” Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, 289C: 307-310, 2005. [doi:10.1016/j.jmmm.2004.11.087]
  26. T. Franklin, C. Rinaldi, J.M.W. Bush, and M. Zahn, “Deformation of ferrofluid sheets due to an applied magnetic field transverse to jet flow,” Journal of Visualization, 7(3):175, 2004.
  27. C. Lorenz, C. Rinaldi and M. Zahn, “Hele-Shaw ferrohydrodynamics for simultaneous in-plane rotating and vertical DC magnetic fields,” Journal of Visualization, 7(2): 109, 2004.
  28. A.D. Rosenthal, C. Rinaldi, and M. Zahn, “Torque measurements in spin-up flow of ferrofluids.” ASME Journal of Fluids Engineering, 126(2): 198-205, 2004. [doi:10.1115/1.1669030]
  29. C. Rinaldi and M. Zahn, “Ferrohydrodynamic instabilities in DC magnetic fields,” Journal of Visualization, 7(1): 8, 2004.
  30. C. Rinaldi and M. Zahn, “Effects of spin viscosity on ferrofluid flow profiles in alternating and rotating magnetic fields,” The Physics of Fluids, 14(8): 2847-2870, 2002. [doi:10.1063/1.1485762]
  31. C. Rinaldi and M. Zahn, “Effects of spin viscosity on ferrofluid duct flow profiles in alternating and rotating magnetic fields” Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, 252: 172-175, 2002. [doi:10.1016/S0304-8853(02)00704-7]
  32. C. Rinaldi and H. Brenner, “Body versus surface forces in continuum mechanics: Is the Maxwell stress tensor a physically objective Cauchy stress?” Physical Review E, 65(3): 036615, 2002. [doi:10.1103/PhysRevE.65.036615]

Encyclopedia Chapters

  1. B. Pourdeyhimi, N. Fedorova, W. Dondero, R. E. Gorga, S. Michielsen, T. Ghosh, S. Chhaparwal, C. Barrera, C. Rinaldi, M. Satcher, and J. P. Hinestroza, “Textile Nanotechnologies,” Chapter 21 in Handbook of Nanoscience, Engineering, and Technology, Second Edition, W. A. Goddard III, D. W. Brenner, S. E. Lyshevski, G. J. Iafrate, Eds., CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group, Boca Raton, FL, 2007.
  2. V. Calero, C. Rinaldi, M. Zahn, “Magnetic fluid and magnetic nanoparticle based sensors,” Encyclopedia of Sensors, C. A. Grimes, E. C. Dickey, and M. V. Pishko, Eds., American Scientific Publishers, Vo. 5, pp. 389-401, 2006.
  3. C. Rinaldi, T. Franklin, M. Zahn, and T. Cader, “Applications of Magnetic Fluids Containing Magnetic Nanoparticles.” Encyclopedia of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, J.A. Schwarz, C. Contescu, and K. Putyera, Editors. Marcel Dekker, 2004.

Conference Proceedings

  1. H.L. Rodríguez, A.P. Herrera, C. Barrera, C. Rinaldi, and M. Torres-Lugo, “Studies of ferrite based magnetic nanoparticle uptake and magnetocytolysis effects on model cell cultures,” NANOTECH, Houston, TC, May 3-7, 2009.
  2. Sandra Dussan-Devia, Manoj K Singh, G. L. Sharman, R. S. Katiyar, C Rinaldi, “Synthesis and Characterization on Fe-doped In2O3 Nanoparticles”, in Synthesis and Metrology of Nanoscale Oxides and Thin Films, edited by V. Craciun, D. Kumar, S.J. Pennycook, K.K. Singh (Mater. Res. Soc. Symp. Proc. Volume 1074E, Warrendale, PA, 2008), 1074-I10-40.
  3. J.H. Sanchez and C. Rinaldi, “Simulations of magnetoviscosity of dilute suspensions of magnetic ellipsoids,” Paper IMECE2008-66833, International Mechanical Engineering Conference and Exposition, sponsored by the American Institute of Mechanical Engineers, Boston, MA, November 2-6, 2008.
  4. C. Rinaldi, C. Barrera, and J.P. Hinestroza, “Electrospun Magnetic Nanofibers with Anti-Counterfeiting Applications,” 2006 NSF Design, Service, and Manufacturing Grantees and Research Conference, sponsored by the National Science Foundation, July 24-27, 2006..
  5. A. Chaves, F. Gutman, and C. Rinaldi, “Magnetorheological Measurements in Suspensions of Magnetic Nanoparticles,” Paper IMECE2005-82897, International Mechanical Engineering Conference and Exposition, sponsored by the American Institute of Mechanical Engineers, November 5-11, 2005.
  6. C. Barrera, T. Gould, K. Hyde, G. Montero, J.P. Hinestroza, and C. Rinaldi, “Electrospun Magnetic Nanofibers with Anti-Counterfeiting Applications,” Paper IMECE2005-82899, International Mechanical Engineering Conference and Exposition, sponsored by the American Institute of Mechanical Engineers, November 5-11, 2005.
  7. A.P. Herrera, E. Vicuña, C. Rinaldi, M.E. Castro, L. Sola, R. Irizarry and J.G. Briano, “Growth Kinetics of Gold Nanoparticles in Reverse Micelles,” Nanotech 2004, 3, pp. 391 – 394, 2004
  8. C. Rinaldi, X. Hei, A. Rosenthal, T. Franklin, C. Lorenz, and M. Zahn, “Rheology and Behavior of Magnetic Fluids in Alternating/Rotating Magnetic Fields.” Paper FEDSM03-45039, Proceedings of the 4th ASME/JSME Joint Fluids Engineering Conference and 2003 ASME Fluids Engineering Division Summer Meeting, Honolulu, Hawaii, 2003.
  9. C. Rinaldi, A.D. Rosenthal, J.-H. Lee, T. Franklin, and M. Zahn, “Ferrohydrodynamics in time-varying magnetic fields,” Paper IMECE-32275, Proceedings of the Symposium on Rheology and Fluid Mechanics of Nonlinear Materials, International Mechanical Engineering Conference and Exposition, sponsored by the American Institute of Mechanical Engineers, November 17-22, 2002.
  10. C. Rinaldi, L.A. Estévez, D. Nicholson, M. Maddox and K.E. Gubbins, "Monte Carlo Simulations of Adsorption of Nitrogen/Methane Mixtures in Zeolites", Proceedings of the Fifth World Congress of Chemical Engineering, Vol. III, pp. 885-890, 1996.
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