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Journal Publications
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2021

65.  Chen, X†, MG Matar†, DN Beatty†, WV Srubar III. "Retardation Mechanisms of Algae on Cement Hydration," ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.1c04033

64.  DeRousseau, MA†, JR Kasprzyk, WV Srubar III. "Multi-objective Optimization Techniques for Designing Low-Carbon Concrete Mixtures," Frontiers in Materials: Structural Materials, 8, 2021. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmats.2021.680895

63.  Mensch, TE, EA Delesky†, R Learsch, KEO Foster†, SK Yeturu, WV Srubar III, GM Miyake. "Mechanical Evaluation of 3D Printed Biomimetic Non-Euclidean Saddle Geometries Mimicking the Mantis Shrimp," Biomimetics and Bioinspiration, 16(5), 2021. https://doi.org/10.1088/1748-3190/ac0a33

62.  Gevaudan, JP†, ZM Craun†, WV Srubar III. "Sulfuric Acid Resistance of Alkali-Activated Metakaolin Cements Supplemented with Brucite," Cement and Concrete Composites, 121,104063, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2021.104063

61.  Justo-Reinoso, I†, MT Hernandez, WV Srubar III. "Influence of Copper-Impregnated Basic Oxygen Furnace Slag on the Fresh- and Hardened-State Properties of Antimicrobial Mortars," Cement and Concrete Composites, 121,104059, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2021.104059

60.  Arehart, JH†, F Pomponi, B D'Amico, WV Srubar III. "A New Estimate of North America’s Building Floor Space," Environmental Science and Technology, 55(8), 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.0c05081

59.  Foster, KEO†, RJ Jones†, GM Miyake, WV Srubar III. "Mechanics, Optics, and Thermodynamics of Water Transport of Chemically Modified Transparent Wood Composites," Composites Science and Technology, 208, 108737, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compscitech.2021.108737

58.  Qiu, J, J Artier, SM Cook, WV Srubar III, JC Cameron, MH Hubler. "Engineering Living Building Materials (LBMs) for Enhanced Bacterial Viability and Mechanical Properties," iScience, 24(2), 2021. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.isci.2021.102083

57.  Osio-Norgaard, J†, AN Aday†, SL Williams†, X Chen†, JP Gevaudan†, WV Srubar III. "Silica-Modifying Chemical Admixtures for Directed Zeolitization of Metakaolin-based Alkali-Activated Materials," Cement and Concrete Research, 142, 106348, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconres.2020.106348

56.  Bedeaux, MS†, JP Gevaudan†, B Lama, WV Srubar III. "Atomic Structure and Phase Assemblages in Novel M-(N)-A-S-H Materials," Cement and Concrete Research, 142,106336, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconres.2020.106336

55.  Chen, X†, M Charrier†, WV Srubar III. "Nanoscale Construction Biotechnology for Cementitious Materials: A Prospectus," Frontiers in Materials, 7, 2021. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmats.2020.594989

54.  Gevaudan, JP†, B Santa Ana†, WV Srubar III. "Iron Mineral Admixtures Improve the Sulfuric Acid Resistance of Low-Calcium Alkali-Activated Cements," Cement and Concrete Composites, 116, 103867, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2020.103867

53.  Srubar III, WV. "Engineered Living Materials: Taxonomies and Emerging Trends," Trends in Biotechnology, 39(6):574-583, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tibtech.2020.10.009

2020

52.  Delesky, EA†, PE Thomas, M Charrier†, JC Cameron, WV Srubar III. (2020). "Effect of pH on the Activity of Ice- Binding Protein from Marinomonas primoryensis," Extremophiles, 30:1-13, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00792-020-01206-9

51.  Srubar III, WV. (2020). "Engineered Living Materials: Taxonomies and Emerging Trends," Trends in Biotechnology, in press. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tibtech.2020.10.009l

50.  Chen, X†, M Charrier†, WV Srubar III. (2020). "Nanoscale Construction Biotechnology: A Prospectus," Frontiers in Materials, 7: 594989, 2021. https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmats.2020.594989/full

49.  Gevaudan, JP†, B Santa Ana, WV Srubar III. (2020). "Iron Mineral Admixtures Improve the Sulfuric Acid Resistance of Low-Calcium Alkali-Activated Cements," Cement and Concrete Composites, 116, 2020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2020.103867

48.  Hess, KM†, CM Heveran†, WV Srubar III. (2020). "A Computational Approach to Design Moisture-Resistant Wood Polymer Composites," Materials Today Communications, 25, 2020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtcomm.2020.101594

47.  Chen, X†, WV Srubar III. (2020). "Sulfuric Acid Improves the Reactivity of Zeolites via Dealumination," Construction and Building Materials, 264, 2020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.120648

46.  DeRousseau, MA†, Arehart, JH†, JR Kasprzyk, WV Srubar III. (2020). "Statistical Variation in the Embodied Carbon of Concrete Mixtures," Journal of Cleaner Production, 275, 2020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.123088

45.  Arehart, JH†, WS Nelson†, WV Srubar III. (2020). "On the Theoretical Carbon Storage and Carbon Sequestration Potential of Hempcrete," Journal of Cleaner Production, 266, 2020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.121846

44.  Frazier, SD†, MG Matar†, AN Aday†, J Osio-Norgaard†, EA Delesky†, WV Srubar III. (2020). "Inhibiting Freeze-Thaw Damage in Cement Paste and Concrete by Mimicking Nature’s Antifreeze," Cell Reports Physical Science, 1: 100060. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xcrp.2020.100060

43.  Justo-Reinoso, I†, MT Hernandez, C Lucero, WV Srubar III. "Dispersion and Effects of Metal-impregnated Granular Activated Carbon Particles on the Hydration of Antimicrobial Mortars." Cement and Concrete Composites, 110: 103588. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2020.103588

42.  Heveran, CM†, SL Williams†, J Qiu, J Artier, MH Hubler, SM Cook, JC Cameron, WV Srubar III. "Biomineralization and Successive Regeneration of Engineered Living Building Materials." Matter, 2(2): 481-494, 2020. doi.org/10.1016/j.matt.2019.11.016

41.  Hong, SJ†, JH Arehart†, WV Srubar III. "Embodied and Operational Energy Analysis of Passive House Building Envelopes in the United States." Journal of Architectural Engineering, 26(2), 2020. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)AE.1943-5568.0000405

40.  Liang, L, R Liu, KEO Foster†, SM Cook, JC Cameron, WV Srubar III, RT Gill. "Genome Engineering of E. coli for Improved Styrene Production and Polymerization." Metabolic Engineering, 57: 74-84, 2020. doi.org/10.1016/j.ymben.2019.09.007

39.  Gevaudan, JP†, JD Wallat†, B Lama, WV Srubar III. "PVA- and PEG-assisted Sol-gel Synthesis of Aluminosilicate Precursors for N-A-S-H Geopolymer Cements." Journal of the American Ceramics Society, 103(2): 859-877, 2020. doi.org/10.1111/jace.167649

2019

38.  Heveran, CM†, L Liang, A Nagarajan, MH Hubler, RT Gill, JC Cameron, SM Cook, WV Srubar III. "Engineered Ureolytic Microorganisms Can Tailor the Morphology and Nanomechanical Properties of Biogenic Calcium Carbonate." Scientific Reports, 9: 14721, 2019. doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-51133-9

37.  Kreiger, BK†, WV Srubar III. "Moisture Buffering in Buildings: A Review of Experimental and Numerical Methods." Energy and Buildings, 202: 109394, 2019. doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2019.109394

36.  DeRousseau, MA, E Laftchiev, JR Kasprzyk, B Rajagopalan, WV Srubar III. "A Comparison of Machine Learning Methods for Predicting the Compressive Strength of Field-placed Concrete." Construction and Building Materials, 228: 116661, 2019. doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.08.042

35.  Foster, KEO†, KM Hess†, GM Miyake, WV Srubar III. "Optical Properties and Mechanical Modeling of Transparent Wood Composite Laminates." Materials, 12(14): 2256, 2019. doi.org/10.3390/ma12142256

34.  Osio-Norgaard, J†, WV Srubar III. "Zeolite Adsorption of Chloride from a Synthetic Alkali-Activated Cement Pore Solution." Materials, 12(12): 2019, 2019. doi.org/10.3390/ma12122019

33.  Wei, KH, S Gupta, AN Aday†, WV Srubar III. "Biochar-immobilized Bacteria and Superabsorbent Polymers Enable Self-healing of Fiber-reinforced Concrete After Multiple Damage Cycles." Cement and Concrete Composites, 100: 35-52, 2019. doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2019.03.017

32.  Ellingboe, E†, JH Arehart†, WV Srubar III, MT Hernandez. "On the Theoretical CO2 Sequestration Potential of Pervious Concrete." Infrastructures, 4(1): 12, 2019. doi.org/10.3390/infrastructures4010012

31.  Justo-Reinoso, I, A Caicedo-Ramirez, WV Srubar III, MT Hernandez. "Fine Aggregate Substitution with Acidified Granular Activated Carbon Influences Fresh-State And Mechanical Properties of Ordinary Portland Cement Mortars." Construction and Building Materials, 207: 59-69, 2019. doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.02.063

30.  Gevaudan, JP†, ZM Craun†, WV Srubar III. "Using Calcined Waste Eggshells to Remove Sulfate in Non-Potable Concrete Mixing Water." ASCE Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 31(6): 2019. doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)MT.1943-5533.0002721

29.  Delesky, EA†, SD Frazier†, JD Wallat†, KL Bannister†, CM Heveran†, WV Srubar III. "Ice-Binding Protein from Shewanella frigidimarinas Inhibits Ice Crystal Growth in Alkaline Solutions." Polymers, 11(2): 299, 2019. doi.org/10.3390/polym11020299

28.  Gevaudan, JP†, A Caicedo-Ramirez, MT Hernandez, WV Srubar III. "Copper and Cobalt Improve the Acid Resistance of Alkali-Activated Cements." Cement and Concrete Research, 115: 327-388, 2019. doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.02.063

2018

27.  Liang, L, CM Heveran†, R Liu, A Nagarajan, JC Cameron, RT Gill, MH Hubler, WV Srubar III, SM Cook. "Rational Control of Calcite Production by Engineered Escherichia coli." ACS Synthetic Biology, 7(11): 6345-6360, 2018. doi/10.1021/acssynbio.8b00194

26.  Hess, KM†, JP Killgore, WV Srubar III. "Nanoscale Hygromechanical Behavior of Lignin." Cellulose, 25(11): 6345-6360, 2018. doi.org/10.1007/s10570-018-2045-3

25.  Osio-Norgaard, J†, JP Gevaudan†, WV Srubar III. "A Review of Chloride Transport in Alkali-Activated Cement Paste, Mortar, and Concrete." Construction and Building Materials, 186: 191-206, 2018. doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2018.07.119

24.  DeRousseau, MA†, JR Kasprzyk†, WV Srubar III. "Computational Design Optimization of Concrete Mixtures: A Review." Cement and Concrete Research, 109: 42-53, 2018. doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconres.2018.04.007

23.  Frazier, SD†, AN Aday†, WV Srubar III. "On-Demand Microwave-Assisted Fabrication of Gelatin Foams." Molecules, 23(35): 1121, 2018. doi.org/10.3390/molecules23051121

22.  Souto-Martinez, A†, JH Arehart†, WV Srubar III. "Cradle-to-Gate CO2e Emissions vs. CO2 Sequestration of Structural Concrete Elements." Energy and Buildings, 167: 301-311, 2018. doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2018.02.042

21.  Aday, AN†, J Osio-Norgaard†, KEO Foster† WV Srubar III. "Carrageenan-based Superabsorbent Biopolymers Mitigate Autogenous Shrinkage in Ordinary Portland Cement." Materials and Structures, 51(37): 1-13, 2018. doi.org/10.1617/s11527-018-1164-5

20.  Justo-Reinoso, I, WV Srubar III, A Caicedo-Ramirez, MT Hernandez. "Fine Aggregate Substitution by Granular Activated Carbon Can Improve Physical and Mechanical Properties of Cement Mortars." Construction and Building Materials, 164: 750-759, 2018. doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2017.12.181

19.  Stambaugh, ND†, TL Bergman†, WV Srubar III. "Numerical Service-Life Modeling of Chloride-Induced Corrosion in Recycled-Aggregate Concrete." Construction and Building Materials, 161: 236-245, 2018. doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2017.11.084

2017

18.  Montoya, LD, DC Mauney, WV Srubar III. "Investigation of Efficient Air Pollutant Removal Using Active Flow Control." Building and Environment, 122: 134-144, 2017. doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2017.06.012

17.  Souto-Martinez, A†, EA Delesky†, KEO Foster†, WV Srubar III. "A Mathematical Model for Predicting the Carbon Sequestration Potential of Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) Concrete." Construction and Building Materials, 147: 417-427, 2017. doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2017.04.133

16.  Gevaudan, JP†, KM Campbell, TJ Kane, RK Shoemaker, WV Srubar III. "Mineralization Dynamics of Metakaolin-based Alkali-Activated Cements." Cement and Concrete Research, 94: 1-12, 2017. doi:10.1016/j.cemconres.2017.01.001

2016

15.  Hinchcliffe, SA†,  KM Hess†, WV Srubar III. "Experimental and Theoretical Investigation of Prestressed Natural Fiber-Reinforced Polylactic Acid (PLA) Composite Materials." Composites Part B: Engineering, 95: 346-354, 2016. doi:10.1016/j.compositesb.2016.03.089

14.  Frazier, SD†, WV Srubar III. "Evaporation-based Method for Preparing Gelatin Foams with Aligned Tubular Pore Structures." Materials Science and Engineering C, 62: 467-473, 2016. doi:10.1016/j.msec.2016.01.074

13.  Hess, KM†, WV Srubar III. "Activating Relaxation-Controlled Diffusion Mechanisms for Tailored Moisture Resistance of Gelatin-based Bioadhesives for Engineered Wood Products." Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 84: 435-441, 2016. doi:10.1016/j.compositesa.2016.02.013

12.  Barnhouse, BW†, WV Srubar III. "Mechanical Characterization and Hydraulic Conductivity Modeling of Macroporous Recycled-Aggregate Pervious Concrete." Construction and Building Materials, 110: 89-97, 2016. doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2016.02.014

2015

11.  Park, B, WV Srubar III, M Krarti. "Energy Performance Analysis of Variable Thermal Resistance Envelopes in Residential Buildings." Energy and Buildings, 103: 317-325, 2015. doi:10.1016/j.enbuild.2015.06.061

10.  Hess, KM†, WV Srubar III. "Mechanical Characterization of Gelatin-Flax Natural-Fiber Composites for Construction." Journal of Renewable Materials, 3(3): 175-182, 2015. doi:10.7569/JRM.2015.634106

9.  Dorr, DN†, SD Frazier†, KM Hess†, LS Traeger†, WV Srubar III. "Bond Strength of Biodegradable Gelatin-based Wood Adhesives." Journal of Renewable Materials, 3(3): 195-204, 2015.doi:10.7569/JRM.2015.634108

8.  Miller, SA, WV Srubar III, MD Lepech, SL Billington. "Integrating Durability-Based Service-life Predictions with Environmental Impact Assessments of Natural Fiber-Reinforced Composite Materials." Resources, Conservation & Recycling, 99: 72-83, 2015. doi:10.1016/j.resconrec.2015.04.004

7.  Srubar III, WV. "An Analytical Model for Predicting the Freeze-Thaw Durability of Wood-Fiber Composites." Composites Part B: Engineering; 69: 435-442, 2015. doi:10.1016/j.compositesb.2014.10.015

6.  Srubar III, WV. "Stochastic Service-Life Modeling of Chloride-Induced Corrosion in Recycled-Aggregate Concrete." Cement and Concrete Composites; 55: 103-111, 2015. doi:10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2014.09.003

Before 2015

5.  Srubar III, WV, SA Miller, MD Lepech, SL Billington. "Incorporating spatiotemporal effects and moisture diffusivity into a multi-criteria materials selection methodology for wood-polymer composites." Construction and Building Materials; 71: 589-601, 2014. doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2014.08.049

4.  Srubar III, WV, SL Billington. "A Micromechanical Model for Moisture-Induced Deterioration in Fully Biorenewable Wood-Plastic Composites." Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing; 50: 81-92, 2013. doi:10.1016/j.compositesa.2013.02.001

3.  Srubar III, WV, ZC Wright†, A Tsui, AT Michel, SL Billington, CW Frank. "Characterizing the Effects of Ambient Aging on the Mechanical and Physical Properties of Two Commercially Available Bacterial Thermoplastics." Polymer Degradation and Stability; 97(10): 1922-29, 2012. *equal contribution. doi:10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2012.04.011

2.  Srubar III, WV, CW Frank, SL Billington. "Modeling the Kinetics of Water Transport and Hydroexpansion in a Lignocellulose-Reinforced Bacterial Copolyester." Polymer; 53(11): 2152-61, 2012. doi:10.1016/j.polymer.2012.03.036

1.  Srubar III, WV, S Pilla, ZC Wright, CA Ryan, JP Greene, CW Frank, SL Billington. "Mechanisms and Impact of Fiber-Matrix Compatibilization Techniques on the Material Characterization of PHBV/Oak Wood Flour Engineered Biobased Composites." Composites Science and Technology; 72(6): 708-15, 2012. doi:10.1016/j.compscitech.2012.01.0216

Book Chapters

3.  Souto-Martinez, A†, EJ Sutley, AB Liel, WV Srubar III. (2018). "mbodied Carbon of Wood and Reinforced Concrete Structures Under Chronic and Acute Hazards." Embodied Carbon in Buildings. C. De Wolf, F. Pomponi, A Moncaster, Eds. Springer: 77-103. isbn:9783319727967

2.  Davis, M, W Sullens, WV Srubar III. (2017). "Plastic: So Great, So Awful—Some New Directions." The New Carbon Architecture: Building to Cool the Climate. King, B, Ed., New Society Publishers: 85-100. isbn:9780865718685

1.  Billington, SL, WV Srubar III, SA Miller, AT Michel. (2014). "Renewable Biobased Composites for Civil Engineering Applications." Sustainable Composite and Advanced Materials. Netravali, A and Pastore C, Eds. isbn:1605951110

Conference Papers

14. Mauney, DC†, C Suwongso,  WV Srubar III, LD Montoya. "Experimental Study of Active Flow and Photocatalytic Materials for Indoor Air Quality Applications." Proceedings of the 34th American Association for Aerosol Research Annual Conference; Minneapolis, Minnesota, October 2015.

13.  Srubar III, WV, KM Hess†, DN Dorr†, LS Traeger†, SD Frazier†. "Protein-based Biomaterials for Construction." Proceedings of the First International Conference on Bio-based Building Materials; Clermont-Ferrand, France, June 2015.

12. Djokic, D, WV Srubar III. "Facilitating Interdisciplinary Problem-Solving among Pre-Collegiate Engineering Students via Materials Science Principles." Proceedings of the 2015 American Society of Engineering Education Conference; Seattle, WA, USA, June 2015.

11. Hess, K†, S Hinchcliffe†, WV Srubar III. "Biobased FRPs for Retrofit and Rehabilitation of Civil Infrastructure." Submitted to the 2015 Structural Engineering Institute Conference; Portland, OR, USA, April 2015.

10.  Srubar III, WV. "The Future of LCAs and EPDs: Incorporating Service-Life in the Environmental Impact Assessments of Green Building Materials." Submitted to the 2015 Architectural Engineering Institute Conference; Milwaukee, WI, USA, March 2015.

9.  Srubar III, WV, AT Michel, AE Seifried, AB Liel. "Next-Generation Disaster-Related Debris Estimation Models." Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Urban Disaster Reduction; Boulder, CO, USA, September 2014.

8. Michel, AT, WV Srubar III, SL Billington. "Biobased Materials for Sustainable Temporary Disaster-Relief Housing." Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Urban Disaster Reduction; Boulder, CO, USA, September 2014.

7.  Srubar III, WV. "Beyond LCAs and EPDs: Importance of Service-Life Prediction for Green Materials and Structures." Proceedings of the Sustainable Structures Symposium; Portland, Oregon, USA, April 2014.

6.  Srubar III, WV. "Structural Engineering and Sustainable Development." Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic and Social Sustainability; Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, January 2012.

5.  Srubar III, WV, AT Michel, CS Criddle, CW Frank, SL Billington. "Engineered Biomaterials for Construction: A Cradle-to-Cradle Design Methodology for Green Material Development." Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic and Social Sustainability; Waikato, New Zealand, January 2011.

4.  Srubar III, WV, SL Billington. "Engineered Biobased Composites: Material Development, Multiscale Modeling, and Long-Term Durability." Proceedings of the 2011 American Society of Civil Engineers Structures Congress; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, April 2011.

3.  Srubar III, WV, CW Frank, SL Billington. "PHBV/Oak Wood Flour Engineered Biobased Composites: Tensile Properties and Water Absorption Behavior." Proceedings of the 2011 American Composites Manufacturers Association; Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA, February 2011.

2.  Billington, SL, CW Frank, CS Criddle, WV Srubar III, CA Ryan, ZC Wright. "Overview of Research on In-Service and Out-of-Service Performance of Fully Biobased Polymeric Composites." Proceedings of the 2011 NSF Engineering Research and Innovation Conference; Atlanta, Georgia, USA, January 2011.

1.  Srubar III, WV, SL Billington. "Nonlinear Micromechanical Modeling of Structural Biobased Composite Materials." Proceedings from the Multiphysics Processes in Geomechanics and Geoengineering Conference; Stanford, California, USA, June 2010.

Other Publications

3.  Srubar III, WV. "Hygrothermal Durability of Biorenewable Composites for Construction." Doctoral Dissertation, Stanford University, Stanford, California, 2013.

2.  Alvarado, AJ, KM Morales, WV Srubar III, SL Billington. "Effects of Natural Porous Additives on the Tensile Mechanical Performance and Moisture Absorption Behavior of PHBV-based Composites for Construction." Stanford Undergraduate Research Journal; 10: 30-35, 2011.

1.  Srubar III, WV. "Architecture and Engineering: Assessing the Importance of Aesthetic Design in Structural Engineering Curricula." Undergraduate Thesis, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, 2006.

Patents

1.  Srubar III, WV, SL Billington. "Coated Biodegradable Building Article." US Patent #8759424, June 2014.

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