Alireza Mirhabibi
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Visiting Scientist Tel: +44/0 113 343 2444 |
Research Experience
Selected Supervised BEng Projects:
Typical topics: Ceramic Processing, Ceramic Coating and Colorant, Refractories. Carbon Materials.
- Preparation of Ultramarine Red, 2003.
- High alumina crucible for ceramic pigment calcinations, 2003.
- Optimisation of titanium dioxide and meta-Kaolinite mixture as a new white pigment for paints, 2003.
- Preparation of a red glaze for a traditional Persian earthenware, 2004.
- Effect of surface modifier for preparation of the most stable dispersion of aqueous zinc oxide colloid, 2004.
Selected Supervised MSc Thesis:
Typical topics: Nano Materials Preparation, Carbon and Oxide-Carbon Composites, Mechanical Properties of Engineering Ceramics and Composites, Ceramic Coating and Colorants, Enamel.
- Colloidal properties of graphite, 2003.
- Synthesis of red ceramic pigment, Y(AI3Cr)03, 2003.
- Effect of composition on thermal and mechanical properties of glass ampule ring,
2004. - Preparation of pearlescent pigment and its application in a low temperature glaze,
2005. - Study of effective parameters on theological behaviour of graphite tape casting slip, 2005.
- Synthesis of carbon nanotubes on alumina catalyst support, 2006.
- Processing of gilsonite from Kermanshah province of Iran, 2006.
- Enhancement of persian turquoise from waste, 2006.
- Effect mica content on thermal shock properties of clay-mica composites, 2006.
- Acid resistant cast iron enamel. 2006.
Supervised PhD Thesis:
- Preparation of nanocrystalline zinc sulphide for application in biological diagnosis, 2005.
- Synthesis of a New Heamatite-Silica Pigment, 2007.
- Hydroxyapatite Nano Powder, 2007.
- Ferro fluid Rheology and Synthesis, 2007.
Teaching Experience
Structure of Materials, Phase Diagrams, Mechanical Properties of Ceramics, Composites, Non-Oxide Ceramics, Ferrites and Magnetic Ceramic Materials, Ceramic Forming, Ceramic Raw Materials and Processing, Advanced Ceramic Fabrication.
Industrial and Granted Projects
Typical topics:
- Glass-Ceramics Tiles from Blast Furnace Slag
- Fabrication of Graphite-Clay Crucible
- Plasma Coating of Aluminium
- Acid Resistant Enamel on Steel
- Carbon Molecular Sieve
- Synthesis of Ultramarine Blue and Red
- Preparation of Nano alpha-Alumina
- Extraction of Ti02 from Red Mud
- Pilot plant preparation of a Ferro fluid Material
Publications
Selected Journal Papers:
Study on the Magnetorheological Properties of Maghemite-Kerosene Ferrofluid, Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Vol. 9, 4273-4278, 2009.
Mechanochemical assisted synthesis and powder characteristics of nanostructure ceramic of α-Al2O3 at room temperature, Materials Science and Engineering: B, Volume 162, Issue 3, 15 June 2009, Pages 155-161
The effect of Three Types of Deflocculants and the Increase in the pH on the Rheological Behavior, Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Vol. 9, 4507-4513, 2009.
Tape casting of graphite in non-aqueous media, J. Materials & Design , Vol.30. (2), 346-352, 2008.
Synthesis of gold pearlescent pigment via heat treatment of mica, J. Coat. Technology, Res, 5 (1) 73-76, 2008.
Synthesis and rheological properties of an iron oxide ferrofluid, J. Mag. & Mag. Mat., 2635-2639, 2008.
Investigation of phase transition of c-alumina to a-alumina via mechanical milling method, Phase Transition, Vol. 81, No. 6, June 2008, 571-580.
A Study on the Effects of Three Types of Deflocculants and the Increase in the pH on the Rheological Behavior of Nano Carbon Suspensions, Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Vol. 8, 7, 2008.
A new method of biomolecular recognition of avidin by light scattering of ZnS:Mn nano-particles, Pigment and Resin Technology, 37, 4, 2008, 224-228.
Graphite flake carbon composites, II: fracture behaviour, toughness, notch insensitivity and Weibull modulus, Carbon, 2007.
Effective factors on synthesis of the Hematite-Silica red inclusion pigment, Ceramics International, 2007.
Microstructure and adherence of cobalt containing and cobalt free enamels to low carbon steel, Materials Science and Engineering A, 2007.
Influence of bubble structure on adherence and chemical durability of porcelain, Advances in Applied Ceramics, 2007.
ZnO nanoparticles obtained by mechanochemical technique and the optical properties, Surface Science, 2007.
Synthesis and characterization of nanocrystalline titanium nitride powder from rutile and anatase as precursors, Surface Science, 2007.
Synthesis and characterization of silica nanoparticles, Solid State Phenomena, vols. 121- 123, 2007. pp. 49-52.
Numerical modeling and laboratory studies on the removal of Direct Red 23 and Direct Red 80 dyes from textile effluents using orangepeel, a low-cost adsorbent, Dyes and Pigments, 73, 2007, 178-1 85.
M. Shirpour, M.A., Faghihi, A.Mirhabibi, "Synthesis and study of a new class of red pigments based on perovskite YA1O3 structure ", Ceramics International. Dec 2006, in press.
Synthesis of zinc sulfide nanocrystal phosphorescence capped with 2-mercaptoethunol for using in biological diagnoses, International Journal of Engineering Science, vol.17, 2006, pp.75-82.
S. Baghshahi, and A. R. Mirhabibi,” Sintering of slip cast and uniaxially pressed nano-and submicron sized alumina powders using the Taguchi approach in the design of experiments”, Industrial Ceramics, vol.26, no.3, 2006, pp.127-132.
Corrosion mechanisms of glass coating on steel, International Journal Engineering Science, No. 2. 2006, pp. 126-117.
Synthesis of carbon nanotubes on alumina-based supports with different gas flow rates by CCVD method, J. Phys.: Conf. Set. 26, 2006, pp.135-138.
ZnO Nanoparticles Synthesised by mechanochemical processing, J. Phys.: Conf. Ser. 26 (2006), pp. 312-314.
Experimental study of the synthesis and characterisation of silica nanoparticles via the sol-gel method, .1. Phys.: Conf. Ser. 26, (2006), pp. 37 1-374.
Preparation and characterisation of zinc yellow pigment for low temperature ceramic glaze- Part II: The effects of reaction temperature and thermal treatment, Pigment and Resin Technology, vol. 34, No. 3, 2005, pp. 124-131.
The effect of expanded vermiculite and perlite additions on properties of a high temperature thermal insulating concrete, Cement, No. 6, 2005, pp.20-25. (Persian)
Evaluation techniques of rotary kiln refractories in cement industry, Cement, No. 7, 2005, pp. 18-24. (Persian)
Preparation and micro structural Characterization of calcium aluminate catalyst support, Journal of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, No. 11, 2005, pp. 978-988. (Persian.)
Preparation of some coloured chelates of 2-mercapto-4-picoline-N-oxide and their applications as new pigments, Surface Coating International, Part B, Vol. 87, 2004, pp. 235-308.
Determination of effective parameters on mica floatation from Hamadan region pegmatite by using Yaits analysis and factorial design method, International Journal of Engineering Science, no.4, 2004, pp. 654-666.(in Persian).
Preparation and characterization of zinc yellow pigment for low temperature ceramic glaze, Part I, Pigment and Resin Technology, vol. 33, no, 6, 2004, pp. 352-361.
A.R. Mirhabibi, M, Rabiee,R. Aghababazadeh, P. Moztarzadeh,and S. Hesaraki, “Photo and electroluminescence study of ZnS:Cu phosphors prepared by different methods, Iranian Journal of Materials Science and Engineering, vol.1, no.2, 2004, pp.64-69.
A.R. Mirhabibi, H. Ahamdi Moghaddarn,’A developed method for studying the surface energy variation on high density polymer’, Iranian Polymer Journal, vol.13, no.6, 2004, pp.485-494.
A.R. Mirhabibi,F. Moztarzadeh,A. Aghajtmi Bazazi, M. Solati,A. Maghsoudipour, M.H. Sarrafi, “Studies of luminescence property of long afterglow Eu(2+), Dy(3+) activated Sr2MgSi2O7 phosphor, Pigment and Resin Technology, vol.33, no.4. 2004, pp.220-225.
A. R. Mirhabibi, M, Rabiee,R. Aghababazadeb. F. Moztarzadeh,and S.Hesaraki, Preparation and photo- and electroluminescence characteristics of ZnS:Cu phosphor”,Pigment and Resin Technology, vol.32, no.6, 2003, pp.358-363.
A. R. Mirhabibi, M. Bavand, Vand Chali,and F. Golestani Fard, “The effect of aluminum powder addition on phase transformation in magnesia-graphite refractories”, International Journal of Engineering Science, vol.14, no,2, 2003, pp.65-77.
A. Mirhabibi, B. Rand, S. Baghshahi, R. Aghababazadeh, “Graphite flake carbon composites with a sinterable microbead matrix, Part I: Mechanical properties”, Carbon, vol.41, 2003, pp.1593-1603.
R. Aghababazadeh, A. R. Mirhabibi, F. Moztarzadeh, Z. Salehpour, “Synthesis and characterization of chromium oxide as a pigment for high temperature application”, Pigment and Resin Technology, vol.32, no.3, 2003, pp.160-165.
A. Mirhabibi, R. Aghababazadeh, and B. Rand, “In situ formation of silicon carbide whiskers in graphite-containing ceramic matrix composites”, Tnt. J. Eng. Sci., vol.12, no. 1. 2001, pp. 47-57.
Selected Conference Papers (P = in Persian)
Carbon-containing coating for zinc-carbon battery’, Carbon 2004, July L 1-16, 2004, Rhode Island, USA.
Synthesis and characterization of silica nanoparticles, NanoChina, 2005, Beijing China.
ZnO Nanoparticles synthesised by mechanochcmical processing, Joint Iran-Russia seminar and workshop on Nanotechnology, 2005, May, Tehran. Iran.
ZnO Nanoparticles synthesised by mechanochemical processing, EMAG-NANO 2005, UK.
Synthesis of carbon nanotubes on alumina - based supports with different gas flow rates by ccvd method, EMAG-NANO 2005, UK.
Experimental study on synthesis and characterisation of silica nanoparticles via sol-gel method, EMAG-NANO 2005, UK.
Characterization of a high polydiperse graphite powder using flow programming in BFFF, 12th International Conference of FFF, July, 2005, Check Republic.
Preparation of resins for printing and metallurgical industries from Iranian Gilsonite, 1st international and 2nd national conference on color science and technology, Jan. 2006, Tehran, Iran. P
A study of colloidal properties of graphite, 1st international and 2nd national conference on color science and technology, Jan. 2006, Tehran, Iran. P
Using serisite mica as an extender in paint industry, 1st international and 2nd national conference on color science and technology, Jan. 2006, Tebran, Iran. P
Interaction of temperature and additives on physical properties, 1st international and 2nd national conference on color science and technology. Jan. 2006, Tehran, Iran. P
Synthesis and characterization of a violet ceramic pigment. 1st international and 2nd national conference on color science and technology, Jan. 2006, Tebran, Iran. P
The effect of surfactant on characterization of graphite powder via field flow fractionation technique, 1st international and 2nd national conference on color science and technology, Jan. 2006, Tehran, Iran.
Effect of carbon black and graphite additions on a steel coating, 1st international and 2nd national conference on color science and technology, Jan. 2006, Tehran, Iran. P
Combinatorial enumeration in copper and silver nano clusters by subduction of coset representation, 1st international and 2nd national conference on color science and technology, Jan. 2006, Tehran, Iran. P
Finite element modeling and experimental studies on the removal of direct red 80 dye from industrial effluents using almond shells, a low - cost adsorbent, 1st international and 2nd national conference on color science and technology, Jan, 2006. Tehran, Iran. P
Preparation of a semiconductor nanocrystalline fluorescent powder and study of surface active and dopant agents on the optical properties, 1st international and 2nd national conference on color science and technology, Jan. 2006, Tehran, Iran. P
Synthesis and characterization of nanosilica particles, 1st international and 2nd national conference on color science and technology, Jan. 2006, Tchran, Iran. P
Effect of additives and particle size on rheological properties of suspensions of graphite tape casting slips using the Taguchi method, 1st international and 2nd national conference on color science and technology, Jan. 2006, Tehran, Iran, P
Synthesis of green and blue phetalocyanine using microwaves and electrochemical oxidation of metallic copper, 1st international and 2nd national conference on color science and technology, Jan. 2006, Tehran, Iran. P
Effect of synthesis conditions on the formation of nano zinc oxide particles, 1st international and 2nd national conference on color science and technology, Jan. 2006, Tehran. Iran. P
Preparation, application and characterization of a decorative red glaze for a Persian earthenware, 1st international and 2nd national conference on color science and technology, Jan. 2006, Tehran, Iran. P
Synthesis of nanocrystalline phosphorescent zinc sulphide and study of its optical properties in contact with biotin, for biological diagnosis, 1st international and 2nd national conference on color science and technology, Jan. 2006, Tehran, Iran. P
Effect of grinding time on particle size distribution of natural graphite powder, 1st international and 2nd national conference on color science and technology, Jan. 2006, Tehran, Iran. P
Q-conjugacy character tables of some chemical molecules, an application of combinatorial enumeration of isomers, Computers in scientific discovery III, Feb. 6-9, 2006, Ghent University, Belgium.
A study of using a waste alumina refractory as a ceramic pigment, The first national seminar on waste management, Apr. 2004, Tehran, Iran. P
Demand of carbon containing refractories in Iran, International Conference on Refractories, Apr. 2004, Tehran, Iran.
Preparation of a porous glass from glass industries waste for using as thermal, acoustic, and humidity insulator, The first national seminar on waste management, Apr. 2004, Tehran., Iran. P
A comparative study of waste management in Iran and other countries in the world, The first national seminar on waste management, Apr. 2004, Tehran, Iran. P
Using of the recovered wastes in cement and concrete industries, The first national seminar on waste management. Apr. 2004, Tehran. Iran. P
Economic impact of paint in Iran, The 4th conference on marin paints and coatings, Dec,
2004, Tehran. Iran. P
The role of nanostructural material in improvement of concrete properties, International conference on Cement, Oct. 2004, Tehran, Iran. P
Formulation and preparation of a black coloured glaze on glass, 5th Iranian ceramic society conference, Dec. 2005, Tehran. Iran. P
Investigation of science and technology of an ancient leadless Persian glaze, 12th Iranian Crystallography and Mineralogy conference, Feb. 2005, Zahedan, Iran. P
An electric conductive pearlescent pigment based on mica-Sn02, Iranian Mine Engineering conference, Feb. 2005, Tehran, Iran. P
A case study of barriers developments in science and technology in Iran, Nov. 2004, Tehran, Iran. P
Recent progress on plaster of Paris for exterior coating, China Coating, Oct. 2004, Goangju, China.
Investigation of the BaSO4 reduction by factorial design and factor effects on the reduction efficiency, Iranian Chemical Engineering Congress, Dee, 2004, Mashad. Iran. P
Micro flake composites with a calcium sulphate matrix, 56th Pacific Coast Regional and Basic Science Division Fall Meeting of The American Ceramic Society, Sep. 2004, Hawaii, USA.
An investigation on the role of catalyst support in CCVD synthesis of SWNTs, Carbon, 2004, Rhod Island, USA.
Ceramic Colourant and its economical impact, 5th’ Iranian ceramic society conference, Dec, 2005, Tehran, Iran. P
A study of sol-gel process for making active alumina catalyst by using organometallic compound, Aluminium Conference, Nov. 2005, Tehran, Iran. P
The effect of alumina coating thickness on impact resistance of a layered composite, 5th Iranian ceramic society conference, Dec. 2005, Tehran, Iran. P
Synthesis of a red ceramic pigment, 5th Iranian ceramic society conference, Dec. 2005, Tehran, Iran. P
Study of graphite suspension stability by turbidimetry method, 5th Iranian ceramic society conference, Dec. 2005, Tehran, Iran. P
A comparative study of enamels on steel, S’ Iranian ceramic society conference, Dec. 2005, Tehran, Iran. P
Books (in Persian)
Advanced Forming of Coloured Glasses, MSRT Publication, 2006.
Biotechnology, Environmental Geochemistry and Management of Waste Drainages, Vol. 1; Mine Drainages, Shahrude University Press, 2006.
Industrial Inorganic Pigments Standards, ICRC Publication. 2005.
2350 Formulation and Preparation Methods of Commercial Chemical Products, Daneshpoyan Publication, 2005, 700 pages.
Coloured Photography, Past, Present, Future, Porseman Publication, 2004.
Analytical Chemistry, Vol. 1-3, MSRT Publication, 500 pages, 2004.
Colour Generation and Control In Glass, ICRC Publication, 2001.
Industrial Inorganic Pigments, ICRC Publication, 2002.
Applied General Chemistry, Shahrude University Press, 163 pages, 2002.
Analytical Methods and Quality Control of Raw Materials and Products of Chemical Industries, Vol. 1, Fara Andish Publication, 357 pages, 2003.
Analytical Methods and Quality Control of Raw Materials and Products of Chemical Industries, Vol. 2, Fara Andish Publication, 185 pages, 2004.
What Every Engineers Should Know about Ceramics, MSRT & Icers Publication, 2001.
Principles of Ceramics Shaping Processes, Vol. 1: Rheology of Ceramic Systems, ICRC Publication, 2001.
Selected Patents (Iranian Patents)
Synthesis of a Yellow Ceramic Pigment in A1203-CaO-Cr203 System, Iranian Patent, 29947, 8314113, 2003.
A New Method of Preparation of China Blue, Iranian Patent, 29916, 83/4/6, 2003.
Preparation of a Yellow Frit from Iranian Silica Source, Iranian Patent, 30323, 83/6/22, 2003.
A New Formulation for Making Crayon, Iranian Patent, 30940, 83/10/30, 2003.
Anti Mist Compound for Glasses and Mirror, Iranian Patent, 30941, 83/10/30, 2003.
A New Corrosion Resistant Printer Ink, Iranian Patent, 31263, 83/12/12, 2003.
Ampoule Ring Lead-Containing Glaze, Iranian Patent, 31272, 83/12/1 5. 2003.
Method for making an oil-based nanoferrofluid Iranian Patent, 299 17,83/4/6 2003
Semi industrial scale synthesis of A1203-8203-MgO-Cr203 pink red pigment, Iranian Patent, 30324, 83/6/22, 2003
A new water, heat, and abrasion resistant plaster of paris made by polymer additives, Iranian Patent, 28862, 82/6/4, 2002.
Preparation of a dispersant for metallic oxides, Iranian Patent. 29201, 82/9/19, 2003.
A new long life white board, Iranian Patent. 29199, 82/9/19, 2002.
An anti-foam for colour industries, Iranian Patent, 29200, 82/9/19, 2002.
Single stage synthesis of phetalocyanine pigment using microwaves, Iranian Patent, 28863, 82/6/4, 2002.
A water base blue ink for white board, Iranian Patent, 30942, 83/10/30, 2003.
Preparation of a new long life and high duty thermoplastic adhesive, Iranian Patent, 31261, 83/12/12, 2003.
Fire retardant solution, Iranian Patent, 31421, 84/1/24, 2004.
Covering of aluminium plates with a black durable coating, Iranian Patent. 31955, 84/4/11, 2004.
Covering of aluminium plates with a red durable coating, Iranian Patent, 31954, 84/4/11, 2004.
Preparation of a solid fuel for camping, Iranian Patent, 32467, 84/6/5, 2004.
Making an efficient dispersant from a plant, Iranian Patent, 32466, 84/6/5, 2004.
Preparation of a new protective odourless wax for metallic objects, Iranian Patent, 32433, 84/6/1, 2004,
A suitable polish for wood, Iranian Patent, 32434, 84/6/1, 2004.
High duty car polish, Iranian Patent, 32434, 84/6/1, 2004.
Synthesis of a ceramic pigment from chromite refractory waste, Iranian Patent, 31992, 84/4/13, 2004.
A single stage synthesis method for making ultramarine blue, Iranian Patent, 31527, 84/2/1 3, 2004,
Preparation of golden luster pigment, Iranian Patent, 31444, 84/1/29, 2004.
Fabrication of copper-graphite electrical carbon brash, Iranian Patent, 33350, 84/9/6, 2004.
Washing solution for car carborator, Iranian Patent, 33346, 84/9/6, 2005.
Abrasion resistant bus and train floor covering, Iranian Patent, 33347, 84/9/6, 2005.
Preparation of transparent PVC sheet, Iranian Patent, 33395, 84/9/13, 2005,
Removing metallic paints from metallic object by a cleaning solution, Iranian Patent, 33391, 8419/1,2005.
Acid wash solution for removing scale from boilers, Iranian Patent, 33394, 84/9/1 3, 2005.
Soldering flux for electronic industries, Iranian Patent, 33349, 2004.
A grease for soldering, Iranian Patent, 33345, 84/9/6, 2004.
Emulsion for lubricating plastic shafts, Iranian Patent, 33348, 84/9/6, 2004.
Emulsion for metal cutting and machining, Iranian Patent, 33351, 84/9/6, 2005.
Synthesis of black pigment for using in a low temperature enamel on glass, Iranian Patent, 33639, 84/I 0/3, 2004.
Preparation of an opaque white enamel by rutilc for using in gas cooker, Iranian Patent, 33659, 84/10/4, 2004.
Stabilization of green colour in some minerals, Iranian Patent, 33688, 84/10/6, 2004,
Colouring copper plates by chemical methods, Iranian Patent, 33687, 84/10/6, 2004.
Synthesis of lithopone pigment, Iranian Patent, 33689, 84/10/6, 2004.
Coating glass by copper in order to makc a mirror, Iranian Patent, 33312, 84/9/2, 2004.
Application of a conductive metallic coating on polycarbonate, Iranian Patent, 33147, 84/8/21, 2004.
A water based dispersing agent for pigment and oil emulsifier from a plant extract, Iranian Patent, 33148, 84/8/21, 2004.
Preparation of nanocrystalline phosphorescent zinc sulfade for biologic diagnosis, Iranian Patent, 34948, 85/2/26, 2006.
Fabrication of thermal shock resistant clay-mica composites, Iranian Patent, 35783, 85/5/2, 2006.
Synthesis of nano alpha-alumina by mechanical activation, Iranian Patent, 37931, 85/9/25, 2006.
Awards (selected)
- P. L. Walker Award, The American Carbon Society, 1995
- Best Researcher 2001 (ICRC, Ministry of Science, Research and Technology)
- Best Researcher 2002 (ICRC, Ministry of Science, Research and Technology)
- The Emerald Literati Club Award for best paper 2003
- Best Researcher 2003 (ICRC, Ministry of Science, Research and Technology)
- Best Researcher 2004 (ICRC, Ministry of Science, Research and Technology)
- Distinguished Researcher 2005 (Iran University of Science and Technology)
Professional Membership
- The American Ceramic Society
- Iranian Ceramic Society
- Iranian Nano Society
- British Gemological Society
International External Examiner
- Clausthal University (Germany)
- Leeds University
Journals Referee
- Carbon
- Iranian Materials Science and Engineering Journal
- Pigment and Resin Technology Journal (PRT)
- Journal of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Journal of Surface Science