Publications

*Denotes co-first author.

  1. R.J. Jacob*, D.J. Kline*, M.R. Zachariah, High speed 2-dimensional temperature measurements of nanothermite composites: Probing thermal vs. Gas generation effects, J. Appl. Phys. 123 (2018) 115902. doi:10.1063/1.5021890.
  2. H. Wang, D.J. Kline, M. Rehwoldt, M.R. Zachariah, Ignition and Combustion Characterization of Ca(IO3)2-based Pyrotechnic Composites with B, Al, and Ti, Propellants, Explos. Pyrotech. 43 (2018) 977–985. doi:10.1002/prep.201800041.
  3. P.M. Guerieri, R.J. Jacob, D.J. Kline, A. Kerr, D. Mayo, E.E. Foos, M.R. Zachariah, Triisobutylaluminum additive for liquid hydrocarbon burn enhancement, Combust. Flame. 200 (2019) 53–59. doi:10.1016/j.combustflame.2018.09.023.
  4. H. Wang, M. Rehwoldt, D.J. Kline, T. Wu, P. Wang, M.R. Zachariah, Comparison study of the ignition and combustion characteristics of directly-written Al/PVDF, Al/Viton and Al/THV composites, Combust. Flame. 201 (2019) 181–186. doi:10.1016/j.combustflame.2018.12.031.
  5. Y. Qiao, S. Xu, Y. Liu, J. Dai, H. Xie, Y. Yao, X. Mu, C. Chen, D.J. Kline, E.M. Hitz, B. Liu, J. Song, P. He, M.R. Zachariah, L. Hu, Transient, in situ synthesis of ultrafine ruthenium nanoparticles for a high-rate Li–CO2 battery, Energy Environ. Sci. 12 (2019) 1100–1107. doi:10.1039/C8EE03506G.
  6. H. Wang, D.J. Kline, M. Rehwoldt, T. Wu, W. Zhao, X. Wang, M.R. Zachariah, Architecture Can Significantly Alter the Energy Release Rate from Nanocomposite Energetics, ACS Appl. Polym. Mater. 1 (2019) 982–989. doi:10.1021/acsapm.9b00016.
  7. H. Wang, J. Shen, D.J. Kline, N. Eckman, N.R. Agrawal, T. Wu, P. Wang, M.R. Zachariah, Direct Writing of a 90 wt% Particle Loading Nanothermite, Adv. Mater. 31 (2019) 1806575. doi:10.1002/adma.201806575.
  8. P. Ghildiyal, Y. Yang, D.J. Kline, S. Holdren, M.R. Zachariah, Ultrafast, scalable laser photothermal synthesis and writing of uniformly dispersed metal nanoclusters in polymer films, Nanoscale. 11 (2019) 13354–13365. doi:10.1039/C9NR02839K.
  9. H. Wang*, D.J. Kline*, M.R. Zachariah, In-operando high-speed microscopy and thermometry of reaction propagation and sintering in a nanocomposite, Nat. Commun. 10 (2019) 3032. doi:10.1038/s41467-019-10843-4.
  10. Y. Yao, Z. Huang, P. Xie, T. Li, S.D. Lacey, M. Jiao, H. Xie, K.K. Fu, R.J. Jacob, D.J. Kline, Y. Yang, M.R. Zachariah, C. Wang, R. Shahbazian-Yassar, L. Hu, Ultrafast, Controllable Synthesis of Sub-Nano Metallic Clusters through Defect Engineering, ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces. 11 (2019) 29773–29779. doi:10.1021/acsami.9b07198.
  11. Y. Yao, Z. Huang, P. Xie, L. Wu, L. Ma, T. Li, Z. Pang, M. Jiao, Z. Liang, J. Gao, Y. He, D.J. Kline, M.R. Zachariah, C. Wang, J. Lu, T. Wu, T. Li, C. Wang, R. Shahbazian-Yassar, L. Hu, High temperature shockwave stabilized single atoms, Nat. Nanotechnol. 14 (2019) 851–857. doi:10.1038/s41565-019-0518-7.
  12. S. Xu, G. Zhong, C. Chen, M. Zhou, D.J. Kline, R.J. Jacob, H. Xie, S. He, Z. Huang, J. Dai, A.H. Brozena, R. Shahbazian-Yassar, M.R. Zachariah, S.M. Anlage, L. Hu, Uniform, Scalable, High-Temperature Microwave Shock for Nanoparticle Synthesis through Defect Engineering, Matter. 1 (2019) 759–769. doi:10.1016/j.matt.2019.05.022.
  13. D.J. Kline, M.C. Rehwoldt, H. Wang, N.E. Eckman, M.R. Zachariah, Why does adding a poor thermal conductor increase propagation rate in solid propellants?, Appl. Phys. Lett. 115 (2019) 114101. doi:10.1063/1.5113612.
  14. G. Zhong, S. Xu, C. Chen, D.J. Kline, M. Giroux, Y. Pei, M. Jiao, D. Liu, R. Mi, H. Xie, B. Yang, C. Wang, M.R. Zachariah, L. Hu, Synthesis of Metal Oxide Nanoparticles by Rapid, High-Temperature 3D Microwave Heating, Adv. Funct. Mater. (2019) 1904282. doi:10.1002/adfm.201904282.
  15. P.M. Guerieri, R.J. Jacob, H. Wang, D.J. Kline, M.R. Zachariah, Droplet combustion of kerosene augmented by stabilized nanoaluminum/oxidizer composite mesoparticles, Combust. Flame. 211 (2020) 1–7. doi:10.1016/j.combustflame.2019.07.031.
  16. M.C. Rehwoldt, H. Wang, D.J. Kline, T. Wu, N. Eckman, P. Wang, N.R. Agrawal, M.R. Zachariah, Ignition and combustion analysis of direct write fabricated aluminum/metal oxide/PVDF films, Combust. Flame. 211 (2020) 260–269. doi:10.1016/j.combustflame.2019.08.023.
  17. J. Shen, Z. Liu, B. Xu, F. Chen, Y. Zhu, Y. Fu, D.J. Kline, X. Liao, Z. Wang, Tuning the thermal, mechanical, and combustion properties of NC-TEGDN-RDX propellants via incorporation of graphene nanoplates, J. Energ. Mater. (2019) 1–10. doi:10.1080/07370652.2019.1689314.
  18. W. Zhao, X. Wang, H. Wang, T. Wu, D.J. Kline, M. Rehwoldt, H. Ren, M.R. Zachariah, S. Holdren, M. Rehwoldt, H. Ren, M.R. Zachariah, Titanium enhanced ignition and combustion of Al/I2O5 mesoparticle composites, Combust. Flame. 212 (2020) 245–251. doi:10.1016/j.combustflame.2019.04.049.
  19. X. Wang, Z. Huang, Y. Yao, H. Qiao, G. Zhong, Y. Pei, C. Zheng, D.J. Kline, Q. Xia, Z. Lin, J. Dai, M.R. Zachariah, B. Yang, R. Shahbazian-Yassar, L. Hu, Continuous 2000 K droplet-to-particle synthesis, Mater. Today. (2020). doi:10.1016/j.mattod.2019.11.004.
  20. D.J. Kline*, M.C. Rehwoldt*, C.J. Turner, P. Biswas, G.W. Mulholland, S.M. McDonnell, M.R. Zachariah, Spatially focused microwave ignition of metallized energetic materials, J. Appl. Phys. 127 (2020) 55901. doi:10.1063/1.5134089.
  21. J. Shen, H. Wang, D.J. Kline, Y. Yang, X. Wang, M. Rehwoldt, T. Wu, S. Holdren, M.R. Zachariah, Combustion of 3D printed 90 wt% loading reinforced nanothermite, Combust. Flame. 215 (2020) 86–92. doi:10.1016/j.combustflame.2020.01.021.
  22. Y. Yang, Y. Yao, D.J. Kline, T. Li, P. Ghildiyal, H. Wang, L. Hu, M.R. Zachariah, Rapid Laser Pulse Synthesis of Supported Metal Nanoclusters with Kinetically Tunable Size and Surface Density for Electrocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution, ACS Appl. Nano Mater. (2020). doi:10.1021/acsanm.0c00238
  23. D.J. Kline*, Z. Alibay*, M.C. Rehwoldt, A. Idrogo-Lam, S.G. Hamilton, P. Biswas, F. Xu, M.R. Zachariah, Experimental observation of the heat transfer mechanisms that drive propagation in additively manufactured energetic materials, Combust. Flame. 215 (2020) 417–424. doi:10.1016/j.combustflame.2020.01.020.
  24. P. Biswas, G. Mulholland, M. Rehwoldt, D.J. Kline, M.R. Zachariah, Microwave absorption by small dielectric and semi-conductor coated metal particles, J. Quant. Spectrosc. Radiat. Transf. 247 (2020) 106938. doi:10.1016/j.jqsrt.2020.106938.
  25. M. Wu, M. Cui, L. Wu, S. Hwang, C. Yang, Q. Xia, G. Zhong, H. Qiao, W. Gan, X. Wang, D.J. Kline, M.R. Zachariah, D. Su, T. Li, L. Hu, Hierarchical Polyelemental Nanoparticles as Bifunctional Catalysts for Oxygen Evolution and Reduction Reactions, Adv. Energy Mater. (2020) 2001119. doi:10.1002/aenm.202001119.
  26. G. Zhong, C. Wang, R. Wang, W. Ping, S. Xu, H. Qiao, M. Cui, X. Wang, Y. Zhou, D.J. Kline, M.R. Zachariah, L. Hu, Rapid, high-temperature microwave soldering toward a high-performance cathode/electrolyte interface, Energy Storage Mater. 30 (2020) 385–391. doi:10.1016/j.ensm.2020.05.015.
  27. H. Wang, B. Julien, D.J. Kline, Z. Alibay, M.C. Rehwoldt, C. Rossi, M.R. Zachariah, Probing the Reaction Zone of Nanolaminates at ∼μs Time and ∼μm Spatial Resolution, J. Phys. Chem. C. 124 (2020) 13679–13687. doi:10.1021/acs.jpcc.0c01647.
  28. W. Zhao, H. Ren, T. Yan, Y. Ou, Q. Jiao, H. Wang, D.J. Kline, M.R. Zachariah, Tailoring energy release of nano-Si based thermites via incorporation of Ti nanoparticles, Chem. Eng. J. 396 (2020) 124559. doi:10.1016/j.cej.2020.124559.
  29. M.C. Rehwoldt*, D.J. Kline*, M.R. Zachariah, Numerically evaluating energetic composite flame propagation with thermally conductive, high aspect ratio fillers, Chem. Eng. Sci. 229 (2021) 116087. doi:10.1016/j.ces.2020.116087.
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  30. H. Xie, M. Hong, E.M. Hitz, X. Wang, M. Cui, D.J. Kline, M.R. Zachariah, L. Hu, High-Temperature Pulse Method for Nanoparticle Redispersion, J. Am. Chem. Soc. (2020). doi:10.1021/jacs.0c04887.
  31. H. Xie, Y. Liu, N. Li, B. Li, D.J. Kline, Y. Yao, M.R. Zachariah, G. Wang, D. Su, C. Wang, L. Hu, High-temperature-pulse synthesis of ultrathin-graphene-coated metal nanoparticles, Nano Energy. 80 (2021) 1–7. doi:10.1016/j.nanoen.2020.105536.
  32. F. Xu, P. Biswas, G. Nava, J. Schwan, D.J. Kline, M.C. Rehwoldt, L. Mangolini, M.R. Zachariah, Tuning the reactivity and energy release rate of I2O5 based ternary thermite systems, Combust. Flame. 228 (2021) 210–217. doi:10.1016/j.combustflame.2020.12.047.
  33. P. Ghildiyal, X. Ke, P. Biswas, G. Nava, J. Schwan, F. Xu, D.J. Kline, H. Wang, L. Mangolini, M.R. Zachariah, Silicon Nanoparticles for the Reactivity and Energetic Density Enhancement of Energetic-Biocidal Mesoparticle Composites, ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces. 13 (2021) 458–467. doi:10.1021/acsami.0c17159.
  34. D.J. Kline, M.C. Rehwoldt, J.B. DeLisio, S.C. Barron, H. Wang, Z. Alibay, J.C. Rodriguez, G.M. Fritz, M.R. Zachariah, In-operando thermophysical properties and kinetics measurements of Al-Zr-C composites, Combust. Flame. 228 (2021) 250–258. doi:10.1016/j.combustflame.2020.12.045.
  35. D.J. Kline, Synthesis and Characterization of Energetic Nanomaterials with Tunable Reactivity for Propulsion Applications, University of Maryland, College Park, 2020. doi:10.13016/ezb8-gvje..
  36. H. Wang, D.J. Kline, M.C. Rehwoldt, M.R. Zachariah, Carbon Fibers Enhance the Propagation of High Loading Nanothermites: In Situ Observation of Microscopic Combustion, ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces. 13 (2021) 30504–30511. doi:10.1021/acsami.1c02911.
  37. Z. Alibay*, D.J. Kline*, M.C. Rehwoldt, P. Biswas, S. Herrera, H. Wang, M.R. Zachariah, Mechanism of microwave-initiated ignition of sensitized energetic nanocomposites, Chem. Eng. J. 415 (2021) 128657. doi:10.1016/j.cej.2021.128657.
  38. H. Wang, D.J. Kline, P. Biswas, M.R. Zachariah, Connecting agglomeration and burn rate in a thermite reaction: Role of oxidizer morphology, Combust. Flame. 231 (2021) 111492. doi:10.1016/j.combustflame.2021.111492.
  39. Z. Liang, Y. Yao, B. Jiang, X. Wang, H. Xie, M. Jiao, C. Liang, H. Qiao, D.J. Kline, M.R. Zachariah, L. Hu, 3D Printed Graphene-Based 3000 K Probe, Adv. Funct. Mater. (2021) 2102994. doi:10.1002/adfm.202102994.
  40. H. Wang, P. Biswas, D.J. Kline, M.R. Zachariah, Flame stand-off effects on propagation of 3D printed 94 wt% nanosized pyrolants loading composites, Chem. Eng. J. 434 (2022) 134487. doi:10.1016/j.cej.2021.134487.
  41. F. Xu, B. Hirt, P. Biswas, D.J. Kline, Y. Yang, H. Wang, A. Sehirlioglu, M.R. Zachariah, Superior Reactivity of Ferroelectric Bi2WO6/Aluminum Metastable Intermolecular Composite, Chem. Eng. Sci. 247 (2022) 116898. doi:10.1016/j.ces.2021.116898.
  42. F. Xu, G. Nava, P. Biswas, I. Dulalia, H. Wang, Z. Alibay, M. Gale, D.J. Kline, B. Wagner, L. Mangolini, M.R. Zachariah, Energetic characteristics of hydrogenated amorphous silicon nanoparticles, Chem. Eng. J. 430 (2022) 133140. doi:10.1016/j.cej.2021.133140.
  43. H. Wang, D.J. Kline, M. Rehwoldt, P. Biswas, M. Zachariah, Engineering agglomeration and propagation of high Al/CuO nanothermite loading composites with reactive and non-reactive fibers, in: AIAA Sci. Technol. Forum Expo. AIAA SciTech Forum 2022, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 2022. doi:10.2514/6.2022-1256.
  44. W. Zhao, H. Wang, D.J. Kline, X. Wang, T. Wu, J. Xu, H. Ren, M.R. Zachariah, Influence of Titanium Addition on Performance of Boron-based Thermites, Chem. Eng. J. 438 (2022) 134837. doi:10.1016/j.cej.2022.134837.
  45. D.J. Kline, M.D. Grapes, R. Chavez Morales, G.C. Egan, J.D. Sain, Z.D. Doorenbos, H.E. Fletcher, E.A. Avalos, B.M. English, V. Eliasson, K.T. Sullivan, J.L. Belof, In situ laser profilometry for material segmentation and digital reconstruction of a multicomponent additively manufactured part, Addit. Manuf. 56 (2022) 102896. doi:10.1016/j.addma.2022.102896.
  46. D.J. Kline, M.D. Grapes, E.A. Avalos, C.M. Landeros, H.P. Martinez, R. V Reeves, K.T. Sullivan, Z.D. Doorenbos, Probing the role of solids loading and mix procedure on the properties of acoustically mixed materials for additive manufacturing, Powder Technol. 411 (2022) 117947. doi:10.1016/j.powtec.2022.117947.
  47. H. Wang, Y. Jiang, Y. Wang, D.J. Kline, X. Zheng, M.R. Zachariah, Do we need perfect mixing between fuel and oxidizer to maximize the energy release rate of energetic nanocomposites?, Appl. Phys. Lett. 122 (2023) 11901. doi:10.1063/5.0133995.
  48. M.J. Sevcik, G. Bjerke, F. Wilson, D.J. Kline, R.C. Morales, H.E. Fletcher, K. Guan, M.D. Grapes, S. Seetharaman, K.T. Sullivan, Extrusion parameter control optimization for DIW 3D printing using image analysis techniques, Prog. Addit. Manuf. (2023) 1–12. doi:10.1007/s40964-023-00470-3.
  49. D.J. Kline, M.D. Grapes, W.P. Bassett, G.C. Egan, B.W. White, J.R. Gambino, R. V. Reeves, In situ noncontact composition measurements of additively manufactured components, JANNAF J. Propuls. Energ. (2023).
  50. T. Wu, E. Hagen, H. Wang, D.J. Kline, M.R. Zachariah, C. Rossi, Achieving superior ignition and combustion performance of Al/I2O5 biocidal nanoenergetic materials by CuO addition, Combust. Flame. 259 (2024) 113190. doi:10.1016/j.combustflame.2023.113190.
  51. M.J. Sevcik, J. Golson, G. Bjerke, I. Snyder, G. Taylor, F. Wilson, G.I. Rabinowitz, D.J. Kline, M.D. Grapes, K.T. Sullivan, J.L. Belof, V. Eliasson, Dual feed progressive cavity pump extrusion system for functionally graded direct ink write 3D printing, HardwareX. 17 (2024) e00515. doi:10.1016/j.ohx.2024.e00515.
  52. D.J. Kline*, M.P. Hennessey*, D.K. Amondson, S. Lin, M.D. Grapes, M. Ferrucci, P. Li, H.K. Springer, R.V. Reeves, K.T. Sullivan, J.L. Belof, Reducing Richtmyer–Meshkov instability jet velocity via inverse design, J. Appl. Phys. 135 (2024) 74902. doi:10.1063/5.0180712.
  53. D.M. Sterbentz*, D.J. Kline*, D.A. White, C.F. Jekel, M.P. Hennessey, D.K. Amondson, A.J. Wilson, M.J. Sevcik, M.F.L. Villena, S.S. Lin, M.D. Grapes, K.T. Sullivan, J.L. Belof, Explosively driven Richtmyer–Meshkov instability jet suppression and enhancement via coupling machine learning and additive manufacturing, J. Appl. Phys. 136 (2024) 35102. doi:10.1063/5.0213123.
  54. M.P. Hennessey, F. Wilson, G.I. Rabinowitz, M.J. Sevcik, K.J. Tucker, D.J. Kline, D.K. Amondson, H.K. Springer, K.T. Sullivan, V. Eliasson, J.L. Belof, Modification of Jet Velocities in an Explosively Loaded Copper Target with a Conical Cavity, J. Dyn. Behav. Mater. (2024). doi:10.1007/s40870-024-00447-5.
  55. F. Wilson, K. Harke, A.J. Hardy, D.J. Kline, K.T. Sullivan, J. Tringe, C.P. Frick, V. Eliasson, Quantitative Comparisons of Image Quality for Flash X-Ray Detectors, Exp. Tech. (2025). doi:10.1007/s40799-025-00783-8.