Research
Industrial Applications & Failure Analysis
Key Topics: Investment casting shells, enamel coatings, fired body analysis.
- Carty et al. (2009) – Silica-Coated Alumina for Casting Shells
Develops a robust ceramic shell system that prolongs lifespan and performance in investment casting.
- Brown-Shaklee et al. (2009) – Spectral Selectivity of Enamel Coatings
Evaluates enamel coatings for solar applications with an eye toward durability and energy efficiency.
- Steiner et al. (2018) – Trace Element Analysis in Terra Cotta
Uses elemental fingerprints to trace the origin and composition of architectural ceramics.