Works (25)

Updated: December 22nd, 2025 12:30

2025 article

Flame retardant and antibacterial windmill palm fibers treated by 9,10-dihydro-9-oxa-10-phosphaphenanthrene-10-oxide and N-halamine

Li, Chen, Y., Ye, J., Zhou, D., Jing, L., Zhang, Z., … Zhang, T. (2025, April 28). European Polymer Journal.

By: . Li, Y. Chen, J. Ye, D. Zhou, L. Jing, Z. Zhang, K. Luan*, J. Huang, X. Tang, T. Zhang

topics (OpenAlex): Flame retardant materials and properties; Synthesis of Organic Compounds; Polymer composites and self-healing
Source: ORCID
Added: April 29, 2025

2025 article

Long-lasting antibacterial cotton fabric treated with “one-bath” impregnation of N-halamine precursor

Li, L., Zhou, D., Ye, J., Luan, K., Zhang, Z., Jing, L., & Zhang, T. (2025, April 5). Chemical Engineering Journal.

By: L. Li, D. Zhou, J. Ye, K. Luan*, Z. Zhang, L. Jing, T. Zhang

topics (OpenAlex): Antimicrobial agents and applications; Dyeing and Modifying Textile Fibers; Polyamine Metabolism and Applications
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2. Zero Hunger (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: April 5, 2025

2024 article

Preparation of a bifunctional precursor with antibacterial and flame retardant properties and its application to cotton fabrics

Li, L., Tang, X., Zhou, S., Zhang, Z., Jing, L., Luan, K., … Zhang, T. (2024, September 14). Progress in Organic Coatings.

By: L. Li, X. Tang, S. Zhou, Z. Zhang, L. Jing, K. Luan*, Z. Su, J. Huang, T. Zhang

topics (OpenAlex): Flame retardant materials and properties; Dyeing and Modifying Textile Fibers; Photopolymerization techniques and applications
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2. Zero Hunger (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: September 22, 2024

2024 article

Synthesis of a Quaternary Ammonium-Halamine and Preparation on the Modified Nanofibrous Filter with Superior Sterilization, Air Filtration, and Biodegradability

Tang, X., Zhang, Z., Jing, L., Luan, K., Zhang, T., Zhou, S., … Ye, J. (2024, October 21). ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces.

By: X. Tang*, Z. Zhang*, L. Jing*, K. Luan*, T. Zhang*, S. Zhou*, Y. Zhu*, L. Li*, J. Ye*

MeSH headings : Quaternary Ammonium Compounds / chemistry; Quaternary Ammonium Compounds / pharmacology; Nanofibers / chemistry; Staphylococcus aureus / drug effects; Escherichia coli / drug effects; Air Filters; Amines / chemistry; Biodegradation, Environmental; Filtration / instrumentation; Sterilization / methods; Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology; Anti-Bacterial Agents / chemistry; Anti-Bacterial Agents / chemical synthesis; Humans
topics (OpenAlex): Antimicrobial agents and applications; Environmental Chemistry and Analysis; biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties; Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials
Source: ORCID
Added: October 23, 2024

2023 article

Efficient Poisson’s Ratio Evaluation of Weft-Knitted Auxetic Metamaterials

Luan, K., Newman, Z., West, A., Lee, K.-L., & Rokkam, S. (2023, July 4). Textiles, Vol. 3, pp. 275–286.

By: K. Luan*, Z. Newman*, A. West*, K. Lee* & S. Rokkam*

author keywords: auxetic fabric; weft knitting; metamaterials; negative Poisson's ratio; fabric deformation
topics (OpenAlex): Cellular and Composite Structures; Advanced Materials and Mechanics; Automotive and Human Injury Biomechanics
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: July 16, 2023

2023 article

Frequency Characteristics of High Strain Rate Compressions of Cf-MWCNTs/SiC Composites

Luan, K., Ming, C., Fang, X., & Liu, J. (2023, October 5). Ceramics, Vol. 6, pp. 1991–2007.

By: K. Luan*, C. Ming*, X. Fang n & J. Liu*

author keywords: ceramic matrix composite; carbon fibers; carbon nanotubes (CNTs); high strain rate; frequency characteristics; Hilbert transform
topics (OpenAlex): High-Velocity Impact and Material Behavior; Advanced ceramic materials synthesis
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14. Life Below Water (OpenAlex)
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: October 6, 2023

2023 article

Mosquito Blood Feeding Prevention Using an Extra-Low DC Voltage Charged Cloth

Luan, K., McCord, M. G., West, A. J., Cave, G., Travanty, N. V., Apperson, C. S., & Roe, R. M. (2023, April 23). Insects, Vol. 14.

By: K. Luan*, M. McCord n, A. West*, G. Cave n, N. Travanty n, C. Apperson n, R. Roe n

author keywords: mosquito; electric; textile; probing; protection; low-voltage
topics (OpenAlex): Mosquito-borne diseases and control; Insect and Pesticide Research; Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
TL;DR: A novel 3-D textile was developed based on the mosquito head structure that when charged with 15 volts was 100% effective in preventing mosquito blood feeding across an artificial membrane to demonstrate for the first time the use of a biomimetic, mosquito-repelling technology to prevent blood feeding using extra-low energy consumption. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science)
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 25, 2023

2023 article

Synthesis and antibacterial activity of Schiff base-pyridine quaternary ammonium salt-halamine compounds on cotton fabrics

Tang, X., Zhang, Z., Jing, L., Luan, K., Zhou, S., & Zhang, T. (2023, January 20). Research Square (Research Square), Vol. 1.

By: X. Tang*, Z. Zhang, L. Jing*, K. Luan*, S. Zhou & T. Zhang*

topics (OpenAlex): Antimicrobial agents and applications; Click Chemistry and Applications; Phenothiazines and Benzothiazines Synthesis and Activities
Source: ORCID
Added: September 27, 2023

2022 article

New insight into the flexural rigidity of multi-filament yarn

Luan, K., Kirkwood, E., Newman, Z., West, A., & DenHartog, E. (2022, August 1). Textile Research Journal, Vol. 8.

By: K. Luan*, E. Kirkwood*, Z. Newman*, A. West* & E. DenHartog*

author keywords: Three-point bending; pretension; spun yarn; conductive yarn; flexural rigidity; knittability
topics (OpenAlex): Textile materials and evaluations; Structural Analysis and Optimization; Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 2, 2022

2022 article

Novel 3-D Spacer Textiles to Protect Crops from Insect Infestation and That Enhance Plant Growth

Cave, G. L., West, A. J., McCord, M. G., Koene, B., Beck, J. B., Deguenon, J. M., … Roe, R. M. (2022, March 31). Agriculture, Vol. 12, p. 498.

By: G. Cave n, A. West n, M. McCord n, B. Koene*, J. Beck*, J. Deguenon n, K. Luan n, R. Roe n

author keywords: insect control; organic farming; non-insecticidal; spacer fabric; enhanced plant growth
topics (OpenAlex): Insect Resistance and Genetics; Insect and Pesticide Research; Insect-Plant Interactions and Control
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 1, 2022

2021 journal article

Mosquito-Textile Physics: A Mathematical Roadmap to Insecticide-Free, Bite-Proof Clothing for Everyday Life

Insects, 12(7), 636.

By: K. Luan n, A. West*, M. McCord n, E. DenHartog*, Q. Shi*, I. Bettermann*, J. Li*, N. Travanty n ...

author keywords: mosquito; bite-proof garment; model; textile; non-insecticidal; physical barrier
topics (OpenAlex): Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior; Insect and Pesticide Research; Insect Utilization and Effects
TL;DR: A mathematical model for fabric barriers that resist bites from Aedes aegypti mosquitoes based on textile physical structure and no insecticides is reported, derived from mosquito morphometrics and analysis of mosquito biting behavior. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science)
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: July 14, 2021

2020 article

Development of an Insecticide-Free Trapping Bednet to Control Mosquitoes and Manage Resistance in Malaria Vector Control: A New Way of Thinking

Mouhamadou, C. S., Luan, K., Fodjo, B. K., West, A. J., McCord, M. G., Apperson, C. S., & Roe, R. M. (2020, October 26). Insects, Vol. 11, p. 732.

author keywords: malaria; vector control; insecticide resistance; long-lasting bednet; vector control failure; trapping bednet; permanet 2; 0
topics (OpenAlex): Mosquito-borne diseases and control; Malaria Research and Control; Insect Pest Control Strategies
TL;DR: An insecticide-free mosquito trapping bednet for mass mosquito trapping and killing, the “T-Net” is designed and developed and its efficacy is shown compared to a conventional LLIN in Africa and Mathematical models were developed to predict T-Net efficacy in individual homes and at the community level. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: October 29, 2020

2020 article

Poly(ε-Caprolactone) Resorbable Auxetic Designed Knitted Scaffolds for Craniofacial Skeletal Muscle Regeneration

Deshpande, M. V., West, A. J., Bernacki, S. H., Luan, K., & King, M. W. (2020, October 24). Bioengineering, Vol. 7, p. 134.

author keywords: auxetic design; biodegradable; craniofacial microsomia; knitted textile; muscle scaffold; negative Poisson’ s ratio
topics (OpenAlex): Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications; Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine; Craniofacial Disorders and Treatments
TL;DR: This study can facilitate the understanding and engineering of textile-based scaffolds for tissues/organs and paves a pathway to emerge the NPR textiles into tissue engineering, which has an extensive potential for biomedical end-uses. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Source: ORCID
Added: October 26, 2020

2019 journal article

Auxetic deformation of the weft-knitted Miura-ori fold

Textile Research Journal, 90(5-6), 617–630.

By: K. Luan n, A. West*, E. DenHartog* & M. McCord n

author keywords: negative Poisson's ratio; auxetic structure; knitted fabric; finite element analysis; curling
topics (OpenAlex): Cellular and Composite Structures; Advanced Materials and Mechanics; Bone Tissue Engineering Materials
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Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: November 11, 2019

2019 journal article

Fabric infused with a botanical repellent for protection against mosquitoes

The Journal of The Textile Institute, 110(10), 1468–1474.

By: L. Halbkat*, K. Luan*, G. Cave n, M. McCord n, M. Roe n, E. DenHartog*, N. Travanty n, C. Apperson n, A. West*

Contributors: L. Halbkat*, K. Luan*, G. Cave n, M. McCord n, M. Roe n, E. DenHartog*, N. Travanty n, C. Apperson n, A. West*

author keywords: Infused; repellent; fabric; protective; garment; insect
topics (OpenAlex): Insect Pest Control Strategies; Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior; Insect and Pesticide Research
TL;DR: The treatment method is user-friendly, enabling consumers to treat their clothing with an organic insect repellent as opposed to applying a synthetic chemical to their clothing and skin. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science)
3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: May 20, 2019

2018 article

High strain rate compressive response of the Cf/SiC composite

Luan, K., Liu, J., Sun, B., Zhang, W., Hu, J., Fang, X., … Song, E. (2018, December 24). Ceramics International, Vol. 45, pp. 6812–6818.

Contributors: K. Luan n, J. Liu*, B. Sun*, W. Zhang*, J. Hu*, X. Fang n, C. Ming*, E. Song*

author keywords: Ceramic matrix composite; Compression; Strain rate sensitivity; Energy absorption; Damage morphology
topics (OpenAlex): Advanced ceramic materials synthesis; High-Velocity Impact and Material Behavior; Electromagnetic Launch and Propulsion Technology
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14. Life Below Water (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 25, 2019

2017 article

Microstructural effects on effective piezoelectric responses of textured PMN-PT ceramics

Ming, C., Yang, T., Luan, K., Chen, L., Wang, L., Zeng, J., … Chen, L.-Q. (2017, December 1). Acta Materialia, Vol. 145, pp. 62–70.

author keywords: Piezoelectrics; Effective property; Ceramics; PMN-PT; Phase-field simulations
topics (OpenAlex): Ferroelectric and Piezoelectric Materials; Acoustic Wave Resonator Technologies; Ultrasonics and Acoustic Wave Propagation
Source: ORCID
Added: March 25, 2020

2014 article

Energy absorption of three-dimensional angle-interlock woven composite under ballistic penetration based on a multi-scale finite element model

Luan, K., & Gu, B. (2014, January 20). International Journal of Damage Mechanics, Vol. 24, pp. 3–20.

By: K. Luan* & B. Gu*

Contributors: K. Luan* & B. Gu*

author keywords: 3D angle-interlock woven composite (3DAWC); multi-scale finite element model; energy absorption; damage mechanism; ballistic penetration
topics (OpenAlex): Mechanical Behavior of Composites; High-Velocity Impact and Material Behavior; Structural Response to Dynamic Loads
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7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: March 25, 2020

2013 article

Ballistic impact damages of 3-D angle-interlock woven composites based on high strain rate constitutive equation of fiber tows

Luan, K., Sun, B., & Gu, B. (2013, February 27). International Journal of Impact Engineering, Vol. 57, pp. 145–158.

By: K. Luan*, B. Sun* & B. Gu*

Contributors: K. Luan*, B. Sun* & B. Gu*

author keywords: 3-D angle-interlock woven composite (3DAWC); Poly paraphenylene terepthalamide (PPTA) filament yarn; User-defined material subroutine (UMAT); Multi-scale finite element model; Ballistic penetration damage
topics (OpenAlex): Mechanical Behavior of Composites; High-Velocity Impact and Material Behavior; Fiber-reinforced polymer composites
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7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: March 25, 2020

2012 article

Investigation and Exploration of a New Indoor Air Filtration Material

Wu, L. W., Luan, K., & Zhang, F. (2012, June 1). Applied Mechanics and Materials, Vol. 182-183, pp. 208–212.

By: L. Wu*, K. Luan* & F. Zhang*

Contributors: L. Wu, K. Luan* & F. Zhang*

topics (OpenAlex): Aerosol Filtration and Electrostatic Precipitation; Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications; Surface Modification and Superhydrophobicity
Source: ORCID
Added: March 24, 2023

2012 article

LabVIEW-Based Data Acquisition System for Loom Performance Assessment

Zhang, F., Wu, L. W., & Luan, K. (2012, June 1). Applied Mechanics and Materials, Vol. 182-183, pp. 392–395.

By: F. Zhang*, L. Wu* & K. Luan*

Contributors: F. Zhang*, L. Wu & K. Luan*

topics (OpenAlex): Experimental Learning in Engineering; Sensor Technology and Measurement Systems; Advanced MEMS and NEMS Technologies
TL;DR: A new data acquisition system of loom performance based on LabVIEW was developed according to direct memory access (DMA) transfer method and the result showed that this virtual test system can satisfy the requirement of looms measurement. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: March 24, 2023

2012 article

Quasi-Static Tensile Properties and Damage Mechanism of Three-Dimensional Angle-Interlock Woven Composites

Luan, K., Zhang, F., & Wu, L. W. (2012, June 1). Applied Mechanics and Materials, Vol. 182-183, pp. 148–152.

By: K. Luan*, F. Zhang* & L. Wu*

Contributors: K. Luan*, F. Zhang* & L. Wu

topics (OpenAlex): Mechanical Behavior of Composites; Epoxy Resin Curing Processes; Composite Structure Analysis and Optimization
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7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: March 25, 2020

2011 journal article

A Multi-scale geometrical model for finite element analyses of three-dimensional angle-interlock woven composite under ballistic penetration

CMES - Computer Modeling in Engineering and Sciences, 79(1), 31–61. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-82055206970&partnerID=MN8TOARS

By: K. Luan, B. Sun & B. Gu

Contributors: K. Luan, B. Sun & B. Gu

Source: ORCID
Added: March 25, 2020

2011 article

Design of an Eco-Power Automobile Body Made from Green Composite and its Structural Optimization in FEA

Luan, K., Sun, B. Z., Gu, B. H., & Zhang, J. J. (2011, July 4). Advanced Materials Research, Vol. 287-290, pp. 405–409.

By: K. Luan*, B. Sun*, B. Gu* & J. Zhang*

Contributors: K. Luan*, B. Sun*, B. Gu* & J. Zhang*

author keywords: Green composite; ramie; Polypropylene; FEA; light-weighting; simulation
topics (OpenAlex): Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites; Mechanical Engineering and Vibrations Research; biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties
Source: ORCID
Added: March 25, 2020

2011 journal article

Light-Weighting Design of Eco-Power Automobile Chassis Made from Green Composite and its Topology Optimization in FEA

Advanced Materials Research, 341-342, 183–188.

By: B. Sun, K. Luan*, B. Gu, X. Fang* & J. Zhang

Contributors: B. Sun, K. Luan*, B. Gu, X. Fang* & J. Zhang

author keywords: Green composite; ramie; Polypropylene; chassis; simulation; optimization
topics (OpenAlex): Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites; Mechanical Engineering and Vibrations Research; Cellular and Composite Structures
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15. Life on Land (OpenAlex)
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: September 15, 2019

Employment

Updated: October 26th, 2020 10:59

2016 - present

North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC, US

2014 - 2016

Shanghai Institute of Ceramics Shanghai, CN

Education

Updated: October 26th, 2020 11:00

2008 - 2014

Donghua University Shanghai, CN
PhD College of Textiles

2004 - 2008

Donghua University Shanghai, CN
BS College of Textiles

Funding History

Funding history based on the linked ORCID record. Updated: January 27th, 2021 10:54

grant January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
三维角联锁机织复合材料弹道侵彻多尺度结构模型及破坏机理
National Natural Science Foundation of China

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