Invented titanium and zirconium surface modifications for medical implants, including calcium ion donor systems for in vivo formation of HA biointerfaces.
Developed a monolithic toxin/CW monitoring medium.(Contract with USMC.) Three US Patent applications for Therapeutic Nitrogen Oxide Generation(Internal R&D). Developed a light metal hydride hydrogen fuel system that surpassed cryogenic storage in energy content under DoE programs. Applied for several patents for this process, as well as two more in the field of nanophase metals. Active and prolific in the R&D of many products and processes, especially in nanocomposite materials. Several patents have been issued in this field. One application prepared nanoscale semiconducting materials for use in Space Nuclear Power. (Recipient, ASME Hatsopoulis Award, Advanced Energy Systems) Another was for grain growth control in Chemical Vapor Composites (SiC). Appointed Licensee and Radiation Safety Officer. Responsible for NRC compliance and nuclear liability control for the Corporation. Many products, including cardiovascular prostheses, were successfully developed and introduced, with FDA approval. Advanced bio-compatible materials created new products in the fields of transdermal drug release systems, occlusive wound dressings, and specialty products with experimental drugs produced patents in this area. Developed a cutting and polishing lap system based on High Fractal Dimension Microstructural alloys that have low Coefficients of Friction, optimized for diamond or CUBN embedment, and sold under the Brand Names of "BATT™" and "BA5T™". Commercialy successful, within small niche market.Designed the "XS3™" Gem Faceting Machine that featured an integral digital goniometer. Improved the design substantially, and upon announcement of the new version, the design was purchased by a commercial manufacturer.
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Publications: Partial listing:
Szycher, Rolfe, Battistone, and Vincent: "Advanced UV-Curable Polyurethanes for wound dressings,"Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering Proceedings.
Szycher, Dempsey, and Rolfe: "Detection of 4,4-methylene dianiline in TDI-Based Urethanes" Journal, New England Institute for Life Sciences.
Szycher, Rolfe, Battistone, and Vincent: "Stabilization of Trauma in Maxillofacial Injuries by Photocured Urethane Wound Dressings," Journal of Dental Materials, Walter Reed AMC.
Szycher, Rolfe, and Dempsey: "Photopolymeric Transdermal Drug Release Systems," Journal of Biomaterials.
Beaty, Rolfe, and Vandersande: "Effect of Small Scattering Centers on the Thermoelectric Properties of p-Type SiGe Alloys," Proceedings of the 8th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power: Pub: American Institute of Physics.
Rolfe: "Petroglyph Dating by Thorium Depletion from Weathering,"Louisiana Mounds Society Journal.
Rolfe: "Artifacts and Analytical Technology": Textbook chapter: Avery Press, 1990.
Beaty, Rolfe, Vandersande, and Fleurial: "Reduced Thermal Conductivity due to Scattering Centers in p-Type SiGe Alloys," Proceedings of the 25th Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference.
Beaty, Rolfe, and Vandersande: "Thermoelectric Properties of Hot-Pressed Ultrafine-Particulate SiGe Powder with Inert Additions," Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings.
Beaty, Rolfe, and Vandersande: "Properties of 100 Angstrom p-Type Silicon-Germanium Atomclusters and Thermoelectric Materials," Journal of the Proceedings of the Intersociety Energy Conversion Conference.
Scoville, Rolfe, Bajgar, Vandersande, and Fleurial: "Nanophase Metals and Semiconductors," Twelfth Symposium on Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion.
Scoville, Rolfe, Bajgar, Vandersande, and Fleurial: " Thermal Conductivity Reductions in SiGe by the Addition of Nanophase Particles," Mat Res Soc Symp. Proc.,351,413 1994
Beaty, Rolfe, Vandersande, and Fleurial: "Phonon-Scattering Centers Increase Thermoelectric Efficiency," NASA Tech Briefs, August 1994.