Steve Buckley Energy and Industrial Sustainability Research

Publications

Refereed Research Publications (author names in boldface indicate Buckley students)

  1. S. Shy, P.D. Ronney, S.G. Buckley, V.I. Yakhot, “Experimental Simulation of Premixed Turbulent Combustion Using Aqueous Autocatalytic Reactions,” Proceedings of the Combustion Institute, Vol. 24, (1992).
  2. G. Buckley, C.S. McEnally, R.F. Sawyer, C.P. Koshland, and D. Lucas, “Metal Emissions Monitoring Using Excimer Laser Fragmentation-Fluorescence Spectroscopy,” Combustion Science and Technology, 118: 1-3, p. 171 (1996).
  3. G. Buckley, C.P. Koshland, R.F. Sawyer, and D. Lucas, “A Real-Time Monitor for Toxic Metal Emissions from Combustion Systems,” Proceedings of the Combustion Institute, Vol. 26, pp 2455-2462 (1996).
  4. G. Buckley, C. Damm, W.M. Vitovec, L.A. Sgro, R.F. Sawyer, C.P. Koshland, and D. Lucas, “Ammonia Detection and Monitoring Using Fragmentation-Fluorescence,” Applied Optics, 37:36, pp 8382 – 8391 (1998).
  5. L. Robinson, S.G. Buckley, and L.L. Baxter, “In Situ Measurements of the Thermal Conductivity of Ash Deposits,” Proceedings of the Combustion Institute, Vol. 27, pp 1727-1735 (1998).
  6. G. Buckley, A.L. Robinson, and L.L. Baxter, “Energetics to Energy: Combustion and Environmental Considerations Surrounding the Reapplication of Energetic Materials as Boiler Fuels,” Proceedings of the Combustion Institute, Vol. 27, pp. 1317-1325 (1998).
  7. L. Robinson, H. Junker, S.G. Buckley, G. Sclippa, and L.L. Baxter, “Interactions Between Coal and Biomass When Cofiring,” Proceedings of the Combustion Institute, Vol. 27, pp 1351-1359 (1998).
  8. G. Buckley, H.A. Johnsen, K.R. Hencken, and D.W. Hahn, “Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy as a Continuous Emissions Monitor for Toxic Metals in Thermal Treatment Facilities,” Waste Management, 20, pp 455-462 (2000).  
  9. G. Buckley, R. Moehrle, J. Lipkin, G. Mower, L.L. Baxter, “Combustion Properties Relevant to Cofiring of Solid Rocket Motor Washout Material,” 5th International Symposium on Special Topics in Chemical Propulsion: Combustion of Energetic Materials, Stressa, Italy, June 2000.
  10. L. Robinson, S.G. Buckley, L.L. Baxter, “Experimental Measurements of the Thermal Conductivity of Ash Deposits: Part 1. Measurement Technique,” Energy and Fuels, 15 (1) pp 66-74 (2001).  
  11. L. Robinson, S.G. Buckley, N. Yang, L.L. Baxter, “Experimental Measurements of the Thermal Conductivity of Ash Deposits: Part 2. Effects of Sintering and Deposit Microstructure,” Energy and Fuels, 15 (1) pp 75-84 (2001).  
  12. M. Ohadi and S.G. Buckley, “High Temperature Heat Exchangers and Microscale Combustion Systems: Applications to Thermal System Miniaturization,” Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science, 25 (5) pp 207-217 (2001).  
  13. T. Fisher, H.A. Johnsen, S.G. Buckley, D.W. Hahn, “Temporal Gating for the Optimization of Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy Detection and Analysis of Toxic Metals,” Applied Spectroscopy, 55 (10) pp 1312-1319 (2001).  
  14. G. Buckley, R.F. Sawyer, C.P. Koshland, D. Lucas, “Laser Measurements of Lead and Lead Particulate in Flames,” Combustion and Flame, 128 (4) pp 435-446 (2002).  
  15. Sivanesan, J. Sirkis, Y. Murata, and S.G. Buckley, “Optimal Wavelength Pair Selection and Accuracy Analysis of Dual Fiber Grating Sensors for Simultaneously Measuring Strain and Temperature,” Optical Engineering 41 (10) pp 2456-2463 (2002).  
  16. Ferioli, P. Puzinauskas, and S.G. Buckley, “Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy for On-Line Engine Equivalence Ratio Measurements,” Applied Spectroscopy 57 (9) pp 1183-1189 (2003).  
  17. Hybl, G. Lithgow, and S.G. Buckley, “Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy Detection of Biological Material,” Applied Spectroscopy 57(10) pp 1207-1215 (2003).  
  18. Pandetti, and S.G. Buckley, “Molten Salt Oxidation of Chlorobenzene,” Combustion Science and Technology 176 (2): pp 257-276 (2004).  
  19. Gharavi and S.G. Buckley, “A Single Diode Laser Sensor for Wide Range Temperature and H2O Concentration Measurements,” Applied Spectroscopy 58 (4) pp 468-473 (2004).  
  20. A. Lithgow, A.L. Robinson, and S.G. Buckley, “Ambient Measurements of Metal-Containing PM 2.5 in an Urban Environment Using Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy,” Atmospheric Environment 38 (20) pp 3319-3328 (2004).  
  21. Gharavi and S.G. Buckley, “Diode Laser Absorption Spectroscopy Measurement of Line Strengths and Pressure Broadening Coefficients of the Methane 2n3 Band at Elevated Temperatures,” Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy 229 pp 78-88 (2005).  
  22. G. Buckley, “Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy for toxic metal emission measurements: Experimental considerations and oxygen quenching,” Environmental Engineering Science 22 (2) pp 195-204 (2005).  
  23. Heatwole, C.P. Cadou, and S.G. Buckley, “In situ Infrared Diagnostics in a Silicon-Walled Microscale Combustion Reactor: Initial Measurements,” Combustion Science and Technology 177 (8) pp 1449-1461 (2005).
  24. Lithgow and S.G. Buckley, “Effects of Focal Volume and Spatial Inhomogeneity on Uncertainty in Single-Aerosol Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy Measurements,” Applied Physics Letters 87 (1), Art. No. 011501 (2005).
  25. Lithgow and S.G. Buckley, “Influence of Particle Location Within Plasma and Focal Volume on Precision of Single-Particle LIBS Measurements,” Spectrochimica Acta B 60 (7-8) pp 1060-1069 (2005).  
  26. L. Consalvi, B. Porterie, M. Coutin, L. Audoin, C. Casselman, A. Rangwala, S.G. Buckley, J.L. Torero, “Upward Propagation over PMMA: Theory, Experiment and Numerical Modeling,” 8th International Symposium on Fire Safety Science, Beijing, China, Sept. 18-23, 2005.
  27. Ferioli and S.G. Buckley, “Measurements of Hydrocarbons using Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy,” Combustion and Flame, 144 (3) 435-447 (2006).  
  28. Ferioli, S.G. Buckley, and P.V. Puzinauskas, “Real Time Measurement of Equivalence Ratio using Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy,” International Journal of Engine Research 7 (6) pp 447 – 457 (2006).
  29. Rangwala, S.G. Buckley, and J.L. Torero, “Upward Flame Spread on a Vertically-Oriented Fuel Surface: The Effect of Finite Width.” Proceedings of the Combustion Institute 31 (2) pp 2607-2615 (2007).
  30. Dumitrescu, P.V. Puzinauskas, S. Olcmen, S.G. Buckley, and A.P. Yalin, “Fiber-Optic Spark Delivery for Gas-Phase Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy,” Applied Spectroscopy 61 pp 1338-1343 (2007).
  31. S. Simpson, G.A. Lithgow, and S.G. Buckley, “Three-dimensional distribution of signal from single monodisperse aerosol particles in a LIBS plasma: initial measurements,” Spectrochimica Acta B 62 (12) pp 1460-1465 (2007).
  32. M. Kommer, P.V. Puzinauskas, and S.G. Buckley, “The fluid dynamics of a miniature dilution tunnel for internal combustion engine aerosol measurement” Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science 32 (2) pp 475-488 (2007).
  33. M. Ibrahim, F.A. Williams, S.G. Buckley, and C.Z. Twardochleb “An acoustic-energy method for estimating the onset of acoustic instabilities in premixed gas turbine combustors,” Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power 130, 051506 (2008).
  34. S. Rangwala, S.G. Buckley, J.L. Torero, “Verification of the constant B-number assumption while modeling flame spread,” Combustion and Flame 152 (3) pp 401-414 (2008).
  35. Heatwole, A. Veeraragavan, C. P. Cadou, and S.G. Buckley, “In-situ Species and Temperature Measurements in a Millimeter-Scale Combustor,” Nanoscale and Microscale Thermophysical Engineering 13 (1), pp 54-76 (2009).
  36. B. Stipe, B.D. Hensley, J.L. Boersema, and S.G. Buckley, “Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy of Steel: A Comparison of Univariate and Multivariate Calibration Methods,” Applied Spectroscopy 64 (2), pp 154-160 (2010).
  37. Zhang, G. Xiong, S. Li, Z. Dong, S.G. Buckley, S.D. Tse, “Novel Low-Intensity Phase-Selective Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy of TiO2 Nanoparticle Aerosols During Flame Synthesis,” Combustion and Flame 160 (3), pp 725-733 (2013).
  38. Xiong, S. Li, Y. Zhang, S.G. Buckley, and S.D. Tse, “Phase-Selective Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy of Nanoparticle Aerosols with Secondary Resonant Excitation During Flame Synthesis,” Journal of Analytical Atomic Spectroscopy 31, 482-491 (2016). DOI: 10.1039/C5JA00186B.
  39. A.J.R. Bauer and S.G. Buckley, “Focal Point Review: Novel Applications of Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy,” Applied Spectroscopy, first published online Feb 15, 2017. DOI: 10:1177/0003702817691527.

Invited talks: Seminars and Conferences

  1. “Real-Time Monitoring of Toxic Metals, Chlorinated Hydrocarbons, and Ammonia in Flames and Postcombustion Gases,” University of California, San Diego, February 13, 1997
  2. “Laser Methods for Real-Time, In situ Measurements of Metals in Combustion Systems,” Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, D.C. April 19, 1999.
  3. “Laser Methods for Real-Time, In situ Measurements of Metals in Combustion Systems,” National Institute of Standards, Gaithersburg, MD May 11, 1999.
  4. “Implementation of Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy as a Continuous Emissions Monitor for Toxic Metals,” NASA Glenn Research Center / U.S. Army Vehicle Technology Directorate, September 20, 2000.
  5. “Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy for Particulate Detection, Composition, and Sizing,” University of Wisconsin, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Engine Research Center, February 12, 2001.
  6. “Rapid Elemental Analysis Using Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy,” Stevens Institute of Technology, Department of Chemical, Biochemical, and Materials Engineering, February 27, 2002.
  7. “Multi-Media Diagnostics Using Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS),” University of Maryland, Department of Chemical and Nuclear Engineering, March 19, 2002.
  8. “Combustion and Environmental Analysis Using Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS),” Rutgers University, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department, April 3, 2002.
  9. “Combustion and Environmental Analysis Using Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS),” University of California, San Diego, November 22, 2002.
  10. “Combustion and Environmental Analysis Using Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS),” Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, January 9, 2003.
  11. “Emerging Techniques for Real-Time, Real-World Combustion Analysis,” Chemical Engineering Seminar Series, Brigham Young University, April 10, 2003.
  12. “Combustion System Analysis Using Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy,” Paper 403, 22nd International Congress on Applications of Lasers and Electro-Optics, Jacksonville, FL, October 13-16, 2003.
  13. “Optical Diagnostics for Microscale Combustion Experiments,” Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Seminar Series, University of Southern California, Dec 3, 2003.
  14. “Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy for the Measurement of Aerosol Particles,” Advanced Energy Technology Group Seminar Series, March 18, 2004.
  15. “Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy for the Measurement of Aerosol Particles,” Mechanical Engineering Seminar, San Diego State University, April 1, 2004.
  16. “Measurement of Gas-Phase Hydrocarbon Concentrations Using Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy,” Federation of Analytical Chemistry and Spectroscopy Societies (FACSS) Meeting, Portland, OR, October 5, 2004.
  17. “Particulate Matter and Gas Composition Measurements using LIBS,” Mechanical Engineering Department Seminar, U.C. Riverside, October 13, 2004.
  18. “Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy for Detection of Biological Aerosols – Potential and Perspective,” PITTCON 2005, Orlando FL, Feb. 27-Mar. 4, 2005.
  19. “Particulate Matter and Gas Composition Measurements using Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy,” Physical Optics Corp., Torrance, CA, April 12, 2005.
  20. “Particulate Matter and Gas Composition Measurements Using Practical Optical Techniques,” National Energy Technology Laboratory, Morgantown, WV, June 6, 2005.
  21. “Optical Methods for the Detection of Biological and Chemical Agents,” Brimrose Corp., Columbia, MD, August 3, 2005.
  22. “Enhanced Detection of Aerosol Particles Using Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy,” European and Mediterranean Symposium on Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy, Aachen, Germany, September 6-9, 2005.
  23. “(Towards) Optimal Detection of Aerosol Particles Using Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy,” PacificChem 2005, Honolulu, HI, Dec 15-20, 2005.
  24. “Real-Time Optical Measurements in Practical Systems,” Engineering the Automotive Future Workshop, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, January 24-25, 2006.
  25. “On-line Determination of Gas and Particulate Composition Using Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy,” Eastern Analytical Symposium, Somerset, NJ, Nov 13-16, 2006.
  26. “Environmental and Industrial Measurements with Practical Laser Diagnostics,” University of Washington Energy Seminar, Seattle, WA Nov 28, 2007.
  27. “Laser-Assisted Microwave Plasma Spectroscopy (LAMPS) Performance for Solid Sample Analysis,” Federation of Analytical Chemistry and Spectroscopy Societies Annual Meeting, Louisville, KY, Oct. 2009.
  28. “Development of LIBS for Industrial Process Control – Perspectives and Examples,” International Federation Process Analytical Chemistry Conference, Baltimore, MD, Jan. 2010.
  29. “Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy of Steel: A Comparison of Univariate and Multivariate Calibration Methods,” International Federation Process Analytical Chemistry Conference, Baltimore, MD, Jan. 2010.
  30. “LIBS in Industry: Sparks Fly,” Applied Industrial Optics Conference, Tuscon, AZ, June 2010.
  31. “Aluminum Sorting and Quantification with LIBS,” Applied and Industrial Optics Conference, Arlington, VA, June 2013.
  32. “LIBS in the Laboratory and Beyond,” Applied and Industrial Optics Conference, Seattle, WA, July 2014.
  33. “Unleashed: Realizing the Promise of LIBS in the Analytical World,” International Conference on Laser Induced Plasma Spectroscopy and Applications, Beijing China, September 2014.
  34. “The Potential for LIBS in Geochemistry,” Society for Process and Wireline Analysis, San Antonio, TX, October 2014.
  35. “Process Measurement Applications with an Ultra-Compact Near-Infrared Spectrometer,” International Federation of Process Analytical Chemistry, Bethesda, MD, March 2017.
  36. “Food Safety Testing and Analysis Using Portable Spectroscopy,” (with Marco Snikkers), OSA Agri-Photonics Incubator, Washington DC, May 2019.
  37. “Implementation of LIBS in Industrial Environments: Sorting out Good Applications,” OSA Applied and Industrial Spectroscopy Conference, Washington DC, July 2019.
  38. “Machine Learning in Practical Environments,” (with Teresa Nieten), SciX 2019, Palm Springs, CA, October 2019
  39. “Design and Development of Industrial Instrumentation,” SciX 2019, Palm Springs, CA.
  40. “Getting LIBS Results Outside the Laboratory: Lessons from the Field,” SciX 2021, Providence, RI, September 2021.

 

Non-refereed Research Publications

Academic column: Lasers and Optics in Spectroscopy magazine, 2014 to present.

Conference papers: Dr. Buckley has approximately 50 conference papers, list available upon request.

Presentations: Dr. Buckley has made over 50 conference presentations without a submitted or reviewed paper.  List available upon request.

 

Patents (8)

U.S. Patent # 6,085,829 “Regenerator type heat exchanger”, July 11, 2000.  With R. Mongia, P. Neuhaus, R. Dibble

U.S. Patent # 6,141,953 “Multi-shaft reheat turbine mechanism for generating power,” November 7, 2000.  With R. Mongia, R. Dibble, G. Touchton

U.S. Patent # 7,202,948 “LIBS system and method for engine exhaust monitoring,” February 22, 2005.  With Christopher S. Baldwin and Kyle Kratzsch.

U.S. Patent # 7,969,576-B1 “Optical sensing based on wavelength modulation spectroscopy,” June 28, 2011.  With Mohammadreza Gharavi and Marco Borchers.

U.S. Patent # 9,140,653 “Spark emission particle detector,” September 22, 2015.  With Gregg Lithgow.

U.S. Patent # 9,506,869 “Handheld laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy device,” November 29, 2016.  With Fred Quant, Kenneth Farmer, Phillip Tan, Christopher Stipe, Erik Stockinger, and Daniel Jensen.

U.S. Patent # 9.557,216 “High Speed Spectroscopic Sensor Assembly and System,” January 31, 2017.  With Kenneth Farmer and Darrick Niccum.

U.S. Patent #10,088,425 “Rapid Material Analysis Using LIBS Spectroscopy,” October 2, 2018.  With Darrick Niccum.