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Professor Tao Zhang

Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment
Department of Mechanical Engineering
School of Engineering
Roehampton Vale

Emeritus Professor of Materials Engineering

[email protected]

Professor

About

After obtaining a PhD in 1988 from Tsinghua University in China, I moved to the UK to continue my research in materials science and engineering.

I worked at Brunel University, Birmingham University, and London South Bank University before joining Kingston University in 2001. My research concerned near-net shape forming, nanopowder synthesis, surface engineering, and computer modelling. Computer simulations based on heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and thermodynamics were used to predict defects, mould flow, thermal stress analysis, thermal spray equipment design and process control, nanopowder synthesis, and processing optimization.

Over the last 25 years, I have published over 100 papers in journals and conference proceedings. The research has been supported by EPSRC, EC FP6 and FP7, Carbon Trust, and RAEng. Current ongoing research is focused on nanomaterials for industry and energy applications and on developing new processes to produce nanomaterials and coatings.

Qualifications

BEng, Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, P.R.China, 12/81.
PhD, Engineering Materials, Tsinghua University, Beijing, P.R.China, 7/88

Domains

Publications

On the extent of fracture toughness transfer from 1D/2D nanomodified epoxy matrices to glass fibre composites

Domun, Nadiim, Paton, Keith R., Blackman, Bamber R.K., Kaboglu, Cihan, Vahid, Samireh, Zhang, Tao, Dear, John P., Kinloch, Anthony J. and Hadavinia, Homayoun, 2020, Journal of Materials Science (55), 11 pp 4717-4733, Published

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NiAl-TiC-Al[sub]2O[sub]3 composite formed by self-propagation high-temperature synthesis process: combustion behaviour, microstructure, and properties

Riyadia, Tri Widodo Besar, Zhang, Tao, Marchant, Denis and Zhu, Xiaomeng, 2019, Journal of Alloys and Compounds (805) pp 104-112, Published

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Numerical simulation of TiO[sub]2 nanoparticle synthesis by flame spray pyrolysis

Torabmostaedi, Hosein and Zhang, Tao, 2018, Powder Technology (329) pp 426-433, Published

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Thermal, mechanical, and shape-memory properties of nanorubber-toughened, epoxy-based shape-memory nanocomposites

Wei, Hong-Qiu, Chen, Ye, Leng, Jinsong, Zhang, Tao, Liu, Liwu, Qiao, Jinliang and Liu, Yanju, 2018, Journal of Applied Polymer Science (135), 6, Published

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Enhancement of fracture toughness of epoxy nanocomposites by combining nanotubes and nanosheets as fillers

Domun, Nadiim, Paton, Keith R., Hadavinia, Homayoun, Sainsbury, Toby, Zhang, Tao and Mohamud, Hibaaq, 2017, Materials (10), 1179, Published

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Improving the fracture toughness properties of epoxy using graphene nanoplatelets at low filler content

Domun, Nadiim, Hadavinia, Homayoun, Zhang, Tao, Liaghat, Gholamhossein, Vahid, Samireh, Spacie, Chris, Paton, Keith R. and Sainsbury, Toby, 2017, Nanocomposites (3), 3 pp 85-96, Published

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Process control for thermal-spray deposition of thermoset coatings using computer simulation

Xu, Hu, Bao, Yuqing, Gawne, David T. and Zhang, Tao, 2016, Progress in Organic Coatings (101) pp 407-415, Published

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Influence of nanorubber toughening on the tensile deformation and tensile fatigue behaviour of a carbon fibre-reinforced epoxy composite

Ozdemir, Nazli G., Zhang, Tao, Hadavinia, Homayoun, Aspin, Ian and Scarpa, Fabrizio, 2016, Journal of Composite Materials (50), 19 pp 2633-2645, Published

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Toughening of carbon fibre reinforced polymer composites with rubber nanoparticles for advanced industrial applications

Ozdemir, N. G., Zhang, T., Aspin, I., Scarpa, F., Hadavinia, H. and Song, Y., 2016, Express Polymer Letters (10), 5 pp 394-407, Published

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Glass fibre reinforced polymer composites toughened with acrylonitrile butadiene nanorubber

Ozdemir, Nazli G., Zhang, Tao, Hadavinia, Homayoun, Aspin, Ian and Scarpa, Fabrizio, 2016, Composites Part B: Engineering (88) pp 182-188, Published

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Improving the fracture toughness and the strength of epoxy using nanomaterials: a review of the current status

Domun, N., Hadavinia, H., Zhang, T., Sainsbury, T., Liaghat, G. H. and Vahid, S., 2015, Nanoscale (7), 23 pp 10294-10329, Published

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Rheological properties, cure characteristics, and morphology of acrylonitrile-based nanorubber modified epoxy

Ozdemir, Nazli G., Zhang, Tao, Hadavinia, Homayoun, Aspin, Ian and Wang, Jian, 2015, Journal of Applied Polymer Science (132), 18, Published

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Numerical optimization of quenching efficiency and particle size control in flame synthesis of ZrO[sub]2 nanoparticles

Torabmostaedi, Hosein and Zhang, Tao, 2014, Journal of Thermal Spray Technology (23), 8 pp 1478-1492, Published

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Synthesis and fabrication of NiAl coatings with Ti underlayer using induction heating

Riyadi, T.W.B., Zhang, T., Marchant, D. and Zhu, X., 2014, Surface and Coatings Technology (258) pp 154-159, Published

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Effect of nozzle geometry and processing parameters on the formation of nanoparticles using FSP

Torabmostaedi, H. and Zhang, T., 2014, Chemical Engineering Research and Design (92), 11 pp 2470-2478, Published

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Computational study of the effect of processing parameters on the formation and growth of ZrO2 nanoparticles in FSP process

Torabmostaedi, Hosein and Zhang, Tao, 2014, Revista Chilena de Obstetricia y Ginecologia (78) pp 1-10, Published

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Process control for the synthesis of ZrO2 nanoparticles using FSP at high production rate

Torabmostaedi, H., Zhang, T., Foot, P., Dembele, S. and Fernandez, C., 2013, Powder Technology (246) pp 419-433, Published

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Cure kinetics of flame-sprayed thermoset coatings

Bao, Yuqing, Gawne, David T. and Zhang, Tao, 2012, Surface and Coatings Technology (207) pp 89-95, Published

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Combustion synthesis of Ni/Al base composites

Morris, Valerie, Zhu, Xiaomeng, Zhang, Tao and Marchant, Denis, 2012, Advanced Materials Research (545) pp 50-55, Published

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Process modelling of thermal spraying for thermoset coatings

Bao, Yuqing, Zhang, Tao and Gawne, David T., 2012, Progress in Organic Coatings (73), 2-3 pp 225-231, Published

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Effect of a moving flame on the temperature of polymer coatings and substrates

Zhang, T., Bao, Y., Gawne, D.T. and Mason, P.J., 2011, Progress in Organic Coatings (70), 1 pp 45-51, Published

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The structure and properties of NiAl formed by SHS using induction heating

Zhu, X, Zhang, T., Marchant, D. and Morris, V., 2011, Materials Science and Engineering: A (528), 3 pp 1251-1260, Published

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Combustion synthesis of TiC-NiAl composite by induction heating

Zhu, X., Zhang, T., Marchant, D. and Morris, V., 2010, Journal of the European Ceramic Society (30), 13 pp 2781-2790, Published

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Processing and properties of plasma sprayed silicon nitride-glass composite coatings

Liu, J., Zhang, T., Bao, Y. and Gawne, D.T., 2010, Advances in Applied Ceramics (109), 6 pp 355-361, Published

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Combustion synthesis of NiAl/Al2O3 composites by induction heating

Morris, V., Marchant, D., Zhu, X. and Zhang, T., 2010, Intermetallics (18), 6 pp 1197-1204, Published

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Plasma-scan sintering of aluminosilicate sol-gel films

Gao, J., Zhang, T., Bao, Y. and Gawne, D.T., 2010, Journal of the European Ceramic Society (30), 4 pp 847-855, Published

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Sintering behaviour of glass-silicon nitride composites for thermal spray precursor powders

Liu, J., Zhang, T., Bao, Y. and Gawne, D.T., 2010, Advances in Applied Ceramics: Structural, Functional and Bioceramics Journal - Advances in Psychiatric Treatment (109), 2 pp 71-78, Published

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Quantitative model for the viscous flow and composition of two-phase silicon nitride-based particles in plasma-spray deposition

Bao, Y., Zhang, T., Gawne, D.T. and Mason, P., 2009, Journal of the European Ceramic Society (29), 8 pp 1521-1528, Published

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CFD modelling of water injection for turbine blade cleaning

Yao, Jun, Yao, Yufeng, Mason, Peter, Zhang, Tao, Heyes, F. J. G. and Roach, P. E., 2009, Modern Physics Letters B (23), 3 pp 341-344, Published

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Effect of powder injection location on ceramic coatings properties when using plasma spray

An, Liantong, Gao, Yang and Zhang, Tao, 2007, Journal of Thermal Spray Technology (16), 5-6 pp 967-973, Published

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Computer model to simulate the random behaviour of particles in a thermal-spray jet

Karwatzki, J., Zhang, T., Bao, Y., Gawne, D.T. and Liu, B., 2006, Surface and Coatings Technology (201), 6 pp 3552-3563, Published

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Statistical analysis of the motion and heating of particles in a plasma jet

Zhang, T., Liu, B., Bao, Y. and Gawne, D.T., 2005, Plasma Chemistry and Plasma Processing (25), 4 pp 403-425, Published

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Non-steady state heating of substrate and coating during thermal-spray deposition

Zhang, T., Bao, Y. and Gawne, D.T., 2005, Surface and Coatings Technology (194), 1 pp 82-90, Published

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Modelling of plasma-particle two-phase flow using statistical techniques

Gwane, D.T., Liu, B., Bao, Y. and Zhang, T., 2005, Surface and Coatings Technology (191), 2-3 pp 242-254, Published

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Influence of composition and process parameters on the thermal spray deposition of UHMWPE coatings

Bao, Y., Zhang, T. and Gawne, D.T., 2005, Journal of Materials Science (40), 1 pp 77-85, Published

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Process model of plasma enamelling

Zhang, T., Bao, Y. and Gawne, D.T., 2003, Journal of the European Ceramic Society (23), 7 pp 1019-1026, Published

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Numerical modelling of motion and heating of particles during plasma spraying

Liu, B., Zhang, T., Bao, Y. and Gawne, D.T., 2002, Surface Engineering (18), 5 pp 350-357, Published

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Computational analysis of the influence of a substrate, solid shield and gas shroud on the flow field of a plasma jet

Liu, B., Gawne, D.T. and Zhang, T., 2002, Surface and Coatings Technology (153), 2-3 pp 138-147, Published

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Smaltatura al plasma: un nuovo processo = Plasma enamelling: a new process

Gawne, D.T., Bao, Y. and Zhang, T., 2002, Smalto Porcellanato : Tecnologia & Mercati (64), 1 pp 22-32, Published

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Abrasive wear resistance of plasma-sprayed glass-composite coatings

Gawne, D.T., Zhang, T. and Bao, Y., 2001, Journal of Thermal Spray Technology (10), 4 pp 599-603, Published

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Plasma enamelling: a new process

Gawne, D.T., Bao, Y. and Zhang, T., 2001, The Vitreous Enameller (52), 4, Published

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Influence of secondary phase on residual stress of plasma sprayed glass coating

Bao, Y., Gawne, D.T., Zhang, T., Qiu, Z. and Zhang, K., 2000, Surface Engineering (16), 6 pp 473-479, Published

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Computational analysis of the influence of process parameters on the flow field of a plasma jet

Liu, B., Zhang, T. and Gawne, D.T., 2000, Surface and Coatings Technology (132), 2-3 pp 202-216, Published

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Computer modelling of the influence of process parameters on the heating and acceleration of particles during plasma spraying

Zhang, T., Gawne, D.T. and Liu, B., 2000, Surface and Coatings Technology (132), 2-3 pp 233-243, Published

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Relaxation patterns in powder injection mouldings made with repeated flow reversals

Zhang, T., Evans, J.R.G. and Bevis, M., 1999, Journal of the European Ceramic Society (19), 4 pp 411-417, Published

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On the heat balance during double-gated, modulated-pressure injection moulding

Zhang, T, Evans, JRG and Bevis, MJ, 1998, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer (41), 6-7 pp 963-974, Published

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The mechanism of crack formation in plasma sprayed enamel

Bao, Y., Zhang, T. and Gawne, D.T., 1998, Transactions of the Institute of Metal Finishing (76), 6 pp 213-216, Published

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The influence of process parameters on the degradation of thermally sprayed polymer coatings

Zhang, T, Gawne, DT and Bao, Y, 1997, Surface and Coatings Technology (96), 2-3 pp 337-344, Published

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Analysis of open-ended injection molding

Zhang, T., Evans, J.R.G. and Bevis, M., 1997, Advances in Polymer Technology (16), 2 pp 105-115, Published

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Orientation of binders and particles during ceramic injection moulding

Zhang, T., Blackburn, S. and Bridgwater, J., 1997, Journal of the European Ceramic Society (17), 1 pp 101-108, Published

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Control of orientation in short fibre-reinforced metal matrix composites

Zhang, T., Evans, J.R.G. and Bevis, M., 1996, International Journal of Powder Metallurgy (32), 4 pp 331-339, Published

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The control of fibre orientation in ceramic and metal composites by open-ended injection moulding

Zhang, Tao, Evans, J.R.D and Bevis, M., 1996, Composites Science and Technology (56), 8 pp 921-928, Published

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Debinding and sintering defects from particle orientation in ceramic injection moulding

Zhang, T., Blackburn, S. and Bridgwater, J., 1996, Journal of Materials Science (31), 22 pp 5891-5896, Published

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Injection moulding of silicon carbide using an organic vehicle based on a preceramic polymer

Zhang, T., Evans, J.R.G. and Woodthorpe, J., 1995, Journal of the European Ceramic Society (15), 8 pp 729-734, Published

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The properties of ceramic suspensions for injection moulding based on agar water solution binders

Zhang, T., Blackburn, S. and Bridgwater, J., 1994, British Ceramic Transactions (93), 6 pp 229-233, Published

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Effect of molding conditions on residual stress in powder injection molding

Kostic, B., Zhang, T. and Evans, J.R.G., 1993, International Journal of Powder Metallurgy (29), 3 pp 251 - 257, Published

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Predicting the incidence of voids in injection molding of thick ceramic sections

Zhang, T. and Evans, J.R.G., 1993, Journal of the American Ceramic Society (76), 2 pp 481-486, Published

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The solidification of large section in ceramic injection molding: II Modulated Pressure Molding

Zhang, T. and Evans, J.R.G., 1993, Journal of Materials Research (8), 2 pp 345-351, Published

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Computation of volume flow in modulated pressure ceramic injection moulding

Zhang, T. and Evans, J.R.G., 1993, Ceramics International (19), 6 pp 367 - 373, Published

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Relaxation effects in large injection moulded ceramic bodies

Zhang, T. and Evans, J.R.G., 1993, Journal of the European Ceramic Society (12), 1 pp 51 - 59, Published

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The use of a heated sprue in the injection moulding of large ceramic sections

Zhang, T. and Evans, J.R.G., 1993, British Ceramic Transactions (92), 4 pp 146 - 151, Published

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The solidification of large section in ceramic injection molding: I. Conventional molding

Zhang, T. and Evans, J.R.G., 1993, Journal of Materials Research (8), 1 pp 187-194, Published

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The measurement of residual stress in injection-molded ceramics

Kostic, B., Zhang, T. and Evans, J.R.G., 1992, Journal of the American Ceramic Society (75), 10 pp 2773-2778, Published

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Calculation of temperature distributions during the solidification stage in ceramic injection molding

Zhang, T. and Evans, J.R.G., 1992, Journal of the American Ceramic Society (75), 8 pp 2260-2267, Published

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The heating effect of electrical resistance strain gauges applied to low thermal conductivity materials

Zhang, T., Evans, J.R.G. and Rees, D.W.A., 1992, Strain (28), 3 pp 107 - 112, Published

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Mechanical properties of injection moulding suspensions as a function of ceramic volume fraction and temperature

Zhang, T. and Evans, J.R.G., 1991, Journal of the European Ceramic Society (7), 3 pp 155-163, Published

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The properties of a ceramic injection moulding suspensions based on a preceramic polymer

Zhang, T. and Evans, J.R.G., 1991, Journal of the European Ceramic Society (7), 6 pp 405-412, Published

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Influence of rheology behavior of ceramic mixes on injection molding of ceramic compacts

Zhang, Tao, Jiang, Zuozhao, Wu, Jianguang and Zhengang, Chen, 1990, Journal of the American Ceramic Society (73), 7 pp 2171 - 2175, Published

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Anomalies in the thermal expansion of ceramic injection moulding bodies

Zhang, T. and Evans, J.R.G., 1990, Journal of Materials Science Letters (9), 6 pp 672-674, Published

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Simulation of gas water two-phase flow in diesel turbocharger

Yao, Jun, Yao, Yufeng, Mason, Peter, Zhang, Tao, Heyes, F. J. G. and Roach, P. E.(2009). [Published]

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The CFD modelling of water injection flow in turbocharger

Yao, Jun, Yao, Yufeng, Mason, Peter and Zhang, Tao(2008). [Published]

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CFD modelling of water injection flow for turbine blades cleaning

Zhang, T., Yao, J., Yao, Y. and Mason, P.J.(2008). [Published]

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Computational prediction of local distorted flow in turbocharger

Yao, J., Yao, Y.F., Manson, P.J., Zhang, T., Heyes, F.J.G. and Roach, P.E.(2007). [Published]

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Computational model for the prediction of the temperatures in the coating during thermal spray

Zhang, T., Gawne, D.T. and Bao, Y.(2004). [Published]

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Process optimisation of plasma spraying using statistical modelling

Zhang, T., Liu, B., Bao, Y. and Gawne, D.t.(2004). [Published]

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Model of thermal spraying using a Monte-Carlo approach

Zhang, T., Liu, B., Gawne, D.T. and Bao, Y.(2003). [Published]

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Computer simulation of shrouding on the profile of a plasma jet

Zhang, T., Liu, B., Gawne, D.T. and Bao, Y.(2001). [Published]

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Heating effect of flame impingement on polymer coatings

Gawne, D.T., Zhang, T. and Bao, Y.(2001). [Published]

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Temperature profiles and thermal stress analysis of plasma sprayed glass-composite coatings

Zhang, T., Bao, Y. and Gawne, D.T.(2000). [Published]

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Analysis of residual stress generated during plasma spraying of glass coatings

Bao, Y., Zhang, T. and Gawne, D.T.(1998). [Published]

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Degradation of in-flight PMMA particles during thermal spraying

Gawne, D.T., Zhang, T. and Bao, Y.(1998). [Published]

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