SELECTED PUBLICATIONS: -
Books
1. J. Lira-Olivares, Characterization of Coatings, Thermal Spray Society of the American Society for Metals, in print 2000.
2. J. Lira-Olivares, Contribution to the book: Principles of Surface Chemistry, original English language edition published by Prentice-Hall, Inc, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, U.S.A. pp.4-8, 1972.
3. J. Lira-Olivares with Robert Kaplus, et. al., Interactions and Systems, University of California Press. 1963.
- International Articles More than 60 articles in international journals.
1. Varela Janeth, Lira-Olivares, J.;,"Hidroxiapatite Coatings on Inorganic and Organic Substrates".. Latin American Journal of Metallurgy and Materials. To be published in Vol. 19, september 2000.
2. Marcano, D.; Lira-Olivares, J.; Lavelle, C. "Determination of Porosity by Dielectric Permitivity Measurements in Porous Ceramics". Latin American Journal of Metallurgy and Materials. Vol. 18 (1999) 30-36.
3. Vélez, M.; Quiñones, H.; Di Giampaolo, A. R.; Lira, J.; Grigorescu, I. C. "Electroless Ni-B Coated WC and VC Power as Precursors for Liquid Phase Sintering".. Inter. J. of Refractory Metals & Hard Materials, 17 (1999) 99-102.
4. Di Giampaolo, A. R.; Reverón, H.; Ruiz, H. Poirier, T. Lira, J; Vesteghem, H. . "ZrO2 Coatings on Stainless Steel by Aerosol Thermal Spraying". Advances in Technology of Materials and Materials Processing Journal (ATM), Vol.1 [1] 90-100. 1998. NOTE: Presented in The 4th IUMRS International Conference in Asia OVTA, Makuhari, Chiba, Japan. September 16-18, 1997. .
5. Amerio H., A.; Lira-Olivares, J.; Froes, F. H.; Longa González, J. Microstructural Transformations during the Mechanical Alloy of the Ti 6Al 4V Pre-alloyed Powder ". Journal of the Engineering Faculty of the Central University of Venezuela. Vol. 13. Caracas, Venezuela. (1998) N° 2, p. 7-14. ISSN 0798-4065.
6 Poirier, T.; Castell, R.; Lira-Olivares, J. "Deposition of Zirconium Monoxide Glomeruly by Laser Ablation". Materials Research Innovations, V 2, N°2, p 97-102. Springer -Verlag. 1998. NOTE: Publicated in the Institute for Scientific Information (ISI) 1998. Presented in The 4th IUMRS International Conference in Asia OVTA, Makuhari, Chiba, Japan. September 16-18, 1997.
7. Vélez, M; Quiñones, H.; Di Giampaolo, A. R.; Lira, J.; Grigorescu, I. C. "Electroless Ni-B Coated WC and VC Powders as Precursors for Liquid Phase Sintering". International Journal of Refractory Metals & Hard Materials 16 (1998). Elsevier
8. Alvarez, A.; Mankowski, G.; Lira, J.; Dabosí, F. "A Statistical Study to Evaluate the Atmospheric Corrosion Resistance in Aluminum Alloy 7020". American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Inc. AIAA-98-1964. Pags. 1-11. 1998. NOTE: Presented in 39th AIAA/ACE ME/ASCE/AHS/ASC. Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Material Conference and Exhibit. California, U.S.A. April 1998.
9. Mutoh, Y.; Ohki, M.; Lira-Olivares, J.; Takahashi, M. "Thermal Barrier Function and Damage of Plasma-Sprayed Coatings for Corrosion Protection". Corrosion and its Control. Elsevier. Vol. I. 3-6, December 1997, p 357-366. NOTE: Proceedings of International Conference on Corrosion CORCON-97, Nehru Centre, Mumbai, India. December 1997.
10. Lira-Olivares, J.; Ohki, M.; Mutoh, Y.; Kinemuchi, Y.; Takahashi, M. "Interfacial Dependence of Thermal Conductivity of Plasma-sprayed Coatings of Zirconia, Partially Stabilized by Yttria". Ceramic Interfaces: Properties and Applications. TMS-The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society. (1997), p 297-313.
11. Ruiz, H.; Vesteghem, H.; I Gave Giampaolo, A.R.; Lira, J. " Zirconia Coatings by Spray Pyrolysis". Surface & Coatings Technology 89 (1997). Elsevier Science S.A. 1001 Lausanne Switzerland p 77-81. ISSN: 0257-8972 CODEN: SCTEEJ.
12. Di Giampaolo, A.R.; Ordoñez, J. G.; Guglielmacci, J. M.; Lira, J. "Electroless Nickel-Boron Coatings on Metal Carbides". Surface & Coatings Technology 89 (1997). Elsevier Science S.A. 1001 Lausanne Switzerland p 127-131. ISSN: 0257-8972 CODEN: SCTEEJ. NOTE: Cited in Engineering Index 1997, in Institute for Scientific Information (ISI) 1997 and in Science Citation Index (SCI) 1997.
13. Cho, S.A.; Hernández, A.; Ochoa, J.; Lira-Olivares, J. "Phase Relations, Microestructure and Mechanical Properties of VC Substituted WC-10Co Cemented Carbide Alloys". Int. J. of Refractory Metals & Hard Materials 15 (1997) 205-214. Elsevier Science Limited. Great Britain. PII: S0263-4368 (97) 00005-X.
14. Lira-Olivares, J.; Di Giampaolo, A.R.; Vélez, M.; Grigorescu, I. C. "Microstructure Development and Mechanical Properties of Ni Matrix/Carbide Composites". Advanced Performance Materials 4, 95-103 (1997). ISSN: 0929-1881 CODEN: APMAF2.
15. Grigorescu, I.C.; Di Rauso, C.; Drira-Halouani, R.; Lavelle, C.; I Gave Giampaolo, A. R.; Lira, J. "Phase Characterization in Ni Alloy-Hard Carbides Composites for Fused Coatings". Surface & Coatings Technology 76-77 (1995) 494-498. Elsevier Science S.A. SSDI: 0257-8972 (95) 02511-1.
16. Di Giampaolo, A. R.; Capellucci, P.; Vesteghem, H.; Kriegesmann, J.; Lira, J. "Sol-Gel Derived Thick ZrO2 Coatings by Liquid Thermal Spraying". Materials Processing and Design: Grain-Boundary-Controlled Properties of Fine Ceramics II. Ceramic Transctions. Vol. 44 (1994) 352-364. NOTE: Proceedings of JFCC International Workshop on Fine Ceramics'94. Aichi, Japan, 1994.
17. Lira-Olivares, J. "Erosion Resistance of Commercial Coatings". Surface Modification Technologies VII, p 69-76. NOTE: Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Surface Modification Technologies (SMT 7). Sanjo, Niigata, Japan. 1993.
18. Di Giampaolo, A. R.; Lira-Olivares, J.; Valecillos, F.; Vélez, M. "Microstructural and Chemical Characterization of Nikel Alloy-NbC Composites". Surface Modification Technologies VII, p 383-397. NOTE: Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Surface Modification Technologies (SMT 7). Sanjo, Niigata, Japan. 1993.
19. Castell, R.; Di Giampaolo, A. R.; Perrin, H.; Sainz, C.; Martial, A.; Calatroni, J,.; Lira, J. "Study of Sol - Gel Transition in Ceramic Systems by High Resolution Refractometry". Elsevier Science Publishers LTD, p 300-308. NOTE: Proceedings of the JFCC International Workshop Series: Material Processing and Desing. Grain Boundary Controlled Properties of Die Ceramics, Nagoya, Japan, 1992.
20. Lira, J.; Di Giampaolo, A. R.; Grigorescu, I. C.; Ruiz, H.; Sanz, A. "The Stability of Cermet Coatings and their Dependence on the Distibution of Elements". Elsevier Science Publishers LTD, p 309-310. NOTE: Proceedings of the JFCC International Workshop Series: Material Processing and Desing. Grain Boundary Controlled Properties of Die Ceramics, Nagoya, Japan, 1992.
21. Grigorescu, I. C.; Lira-Olivares, J.; Di Giampaolo, A. R.; Contreras, H.; Ruiz, H. "Frictions and Wear of VC-Ni Coatings and Sinters". Le Vide, les Couches Minces-Supplément au N° 261, Marzo-Abril (1992) 286-288. Francia. NOTE: Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Vacuum Metallurgy, Antibes/Jean-les-Pins, France, 1992.
22. Di Giampaolo, A. R.; Puerta, M.; Ruiz, H.; Lira-Olivares, J. "Thick Aluminosilicate Coatings on Carbon Steel Via Sol-Gel". Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids 147&148 (1992) 467-473. North-Holland. Elsevier Science Publishers B.V. ISSN: 0022-3093.
23. Mora-Márquez, J. G.; Lira-Olivares, J. "A Study of Crack Initiation and Propagation in Ni-Cr Thermally Sprayed Coatings Using Acoustic Emission Techniques". Thin Solid Films, 153 (1987) 243-52. Elsevier Sequoia. ISSN: 0040-6090.
24. Lira-Olivares, J.; Grigorescu, C. I. "Friction and Wear Behavior of Thermally Sprayed Nichrome-WC Coatings". Surface and Coatings Technology, 33 (1987) 183-190. Elsevier Sequoia. ISSN: 0257-8972.
25. Grigorescu, I. C.; Lira-Olivares, J. "Spherical Debris Particles in Engine Oil". Wear, 120 (1987) 383-385. Elsevier Sequoia. ISSN: 0043-1648.
26. Lira-Olivares, J.; Washburn, J. "Field Ion Microscope Specimen Preparation: Another Approach". Journal of Physics E: Scientific Instruments 1975, V 8, 812-813. Great Britain.
27. Lira-Olivares, J. "Field Emission from the Superlattice Plans of Ordered Ni4W". Published on behalf of Southwest Research Institute by Regional Center of Technical Help., Agency for the International Development (A.I.D.), p 198-206. NOTE: Proceedings of the IV Inter - American Conference in Materials Technology. 1975.
28. Díaz, L.; Lira-Olivares, J.; Ruiz, J. " Theoretical Considerations in the Study of the Interdifusión in the System Nickel Alloy/ Metallic Carbide". Metallurgy and Materials Latin American Journal, Vol. 14, N° 1, p. 13-23. (1994). Caracas, Venezuela.
29. Alvarez, A.; Mankowski, G.; Lira, J.; Dabosí, F. . "Etude Statistique de la Corrosión Atmospherique Sur L'Alliage Aeronautique Al-Zn-Mg 7020". Metallurgy and Materials Latin American Journal, Vol. 14, Nº 1, p. 65-80. (1994). Caracas, Venezuela.
30. Martial, A.; Di Giampaolo, A. R.; Sainz, C.; Pweein, H.; Lira, J.; Castell, R.; Calatroni, J. "High-Precision Refractometry through the White Light Spectral Resolution. Application to the Thermal Gradients Study and Sol-Gel Transitions ". Metallurgy and Materials Latin American Journal, Vol. 12, N° 1 and 2, p. 84-89. (1993) Caracas. Venezuela.
31. Sanz Alejandro; Lira-Olivares, J. "Analysis of the Initial Stages of the Superplastic Forming of the AA - 7075 Alloy using the Ashby-Verral Model". Metallurgy and Materials Latin American Journal, Vol. 11, N° 1 and 2, p. 65-68. (1992) Caracas. Venezuela.
32. Silva, M.; Lira-Olivares, J. "Correlation entre les Variables Electrochemiques et Microstructurales dans la Corrosion par Piqure de l'alliage AA-7075". Metallurgy and Materials Latin American Journal, Vol. 11, N° 1 and 2, p. 25-26. (1992) Caracas. Venezuela.
33. Grigorescu, I. C.; De Vita, and.; Lira-Olivares, J. "Detection of Wear Mechanism by Friction Coefficient Variation in Mixed Lubrication Conditions". Metallurgy and Materials Latin American Journal, Vol. 11, N° 1 and 2, p. 78-80. (1992) Caracas. Venezuela.
34. Alvarez, A.; Scharifker, B.; Mankowski. G.; Lira, J.; Dabosi, F. " Initial Statistic Study of the Corrosion by Sting in Aeronautical Aluminium Alloy 7020". Metallurgy and Materials Latin American Journal, Vol. 11, N° 1 and 2, P. 46-49. (1992) Caracas. Venezuela.
35. Alvarez, A.; Réquiz, R.; Lira-Olivares, J. "The Atmospherical Corrosion and its Relationship to the Anticorrosive Maintenance in Aeronautical Aluminum Alloys 2024 - T3 and 7075 - T6". Metallurgy and Materials Latin American Journal, Vol. 10 No.1 & 2, p 59-66 (1990) Caracas. Venezuela.
36. Mandelbaum, D.; Lira-Olivares, J. "Infrared Detector for the Continuous Record of Water Steam ". Metallurgy and Materials Latin American Journal,. Vol. 5, N° 1, p 73 -75 (1985). Caracas. Venezuela.