Dr. Farhad Golestanifard
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Dr. Farhad Golestanifard

Emeritus Professor, Materials and Ceramics Director
Refracto-Ceramics Consultancy Ltd, London, United Kingdom


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Material Engineering from University of Science and Technology, Iran

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Area of Interest:

Engineering
100%
Material Engineering
62%
Ceramics
90%
Refractories
75%
Composites
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
1
Articles
149
Abstracts
14

Selected Publications

  1. Shahbahrami, B., F.G. Fard and A. Sedghi, 2012. The effect of processing parameters in the carbothermal synthesis of titanium diboride powder. Adv. Powder Technol., 23: 234-238.
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  2. Shoaei-Rad, V., M.R. Bayati, F. Golestani, H.R. Zargar and J. Javadpour, 2011. Fabrication of ZrO2-Al2O3 hybrid nano-porous layers through micro arc oxidation process. Mat. Lett., 65: 1835-1838.
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  3. Samanipour, F., M.R. Bayati, V. Shoaei-Rad, S. Abbasi and F. Golestani, 2011. Innovative fabrication of ZrO2-HAp-TiO2 nano/micro-structured composites through MAO/EPD combined method. Mat. Lett., 65: 926-928.
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  4. Samanipour, F., M.R. Bayati, F. Golestani, H.R. Zargar, T. Troczynski and A.R. Mirhabibi, 2011. An innovative technique to simply fabricate ZrO2-HA-TiO2 nanostructured layers. Colloids Surf. B., 86: 14-20.
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  5. Naghizadeh, R., F. Golestani and H.R. Rezaie, 2011. Stability and phase evolution of mullite in reducing atmosphere. Mat. Charact., 62: 540-544.
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  6. Golestani, F., M. Mazaheri, M. Aminzare and T. Ebadzadeh, 2011. Microstructural evolution of a commercial ultrafine alumina powder densified by different methods. J. Eur. Ceramic Soc., 31: 2593-2599.
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  7. Bayati, M.R., R. Molaei, A.Z. Moshfegh and F. Golestani, 2011. A strategy for single-step elaboration of V2O5-grafted TiO2 nanostructured photocatalysts with evenly distributed pores. J. Alloys Comp., 509: 6236-6241.
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  8. Bayati, M.R., R. Molaei and F. Golestani, 2011. Enhancing photoinduced hydrophilicity of micro arc oxidized TiO2 nanostructured porous layers by V-doping. Colloids Surf. A., 373: 51-60.
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  9. Bayati, M.R., F. Golestani-Fard, A.Z. Moshfegh and R. Molaei, 2011. A photocatalytic approach in micro arc oxidation of WO3-TiO2 nano porous semiconductors under pulse current. Mater. Chem. Phys., 128: 427-432.
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  10. Aminzare, M., M. Mazaheri, F. Golestani, H.R. Rezaie and R. Ajeian, 2011. Sintering behavior of nano alumina powder shaped by pressure filtration. Ceramics Int., 37: 9-14.
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  11. Zargar, H.R., M.R. Bayati, H.R. Rezaie, F. Golestani-Fard, R. Molaei, S. Zanganeh and A. Kajbafvala, 2010. Influence of nano boehmite on solid state reaction of alumina and magnesia. J. Alloys Compd., 507: 443-447.
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  12. Sharif, M., M.A. Faghihi-Sani, F. Golestani-Fard, A. Saberi and A.K. Soltani, 2010. Coating of graphite flakes with MgO/carbon nanocomposite via gas state reaction. J. Alloys Compd., 500: 74-77.
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  13. Najafi, A., F. Golestani-Fard, H.R. Rezaie and N. Ehsani, 2010. Effect of APC addition on stability of nanosize precursors in sol-gel processing of SiC nanopowder. J. Alloys Compd., 505: 692-697.
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  14. Bayati, M.R., H.R. Zargar, R. Molaei, F. Golestani-Fard, N. Zanganeh and A. Kajbafvala, 2010. MAO-synthesized Al2O3-supported V2O5 nano-porous catalysts: Growth, characterization, and photoactivity. Applied Surface Sci., 256: 3806-3811.
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  15. Bayati, M.R., H.R. Zargar, R. Molaei, F. Golestani, A. Kajbafvala and S. Zanganeh, 2010. One step growth of wO3-loaded Al2O3 micro/nano-porous films by micro arc oxidation. Colloids Surf. A., 355: 187-192.
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  16. Bayati, M.R., F. Golestani-Fard and A.Z. Moshfegh, 2010. How photocatalytic activity of the MAO-grown TiO2 nano/micro-porous films is influenced by growth parameters?. Applied Surface Sci., 256: 4253-4259.
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  17. Bayati, M.R., F. Golestani-Fard and A.Z. Moshfegh, 2010. In situ growth of vanadia-titania nano/micro-porous layers with enhanced photocatalytic performance by micro-arc oxidation. Electrochim. Acta., 55: 3093-3102.
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  18. Bayati, M.R., F. Golestani and A.Z. Moshfegh, 2010. Visible photodecomposition of methylene blue over micro arc oxidized WO3-loaded TiO2 nano-porous layers. Appl. Catal. A., 382: 322-331.
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  19. Bayati, M.R., F. Golestani and A.Z. Moshfegh, 2010. The effect of growth parameters on photo-catalytic performance of the MAO-synthesized TiO2 nano-porous layers. Mat. Chem. Phy., 120: 582-589.
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  20. Bayati, M.R., F. Golestani and A.Z. Moshfegh, 2010. Photo-degradation of methelyne blue over V2O5-TiO2 nano-porous layers synthesized by micro arc oxidation. Catal. Lett., 134: 162-168.
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  21. Bayati, M.R., F. Golestani and A.Z. Moshfegh, 2010. Effect of electrical parameters on morphology, chemical composition, and photoactivity of the nano-porous titania layers synthesized by pulse-microarc oxidation. Electrochim. Acta, 55: 2760-2766.
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  22. Bayati, M.R., A.Z. Moshfegh, F. Golestani and R. Molaei, 2010. (WO3)x-(TiO2)1−x nano-structured porous catalysts grown by micro-arc oxidation method: Characterization and formation mechanism. Mat. Chem. Phy., 124: 203-207.
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  23. Bayati, M.R., A.Z. Moshfegh and F. Golestani, 2010. Synthesis of narrow band gap (V2O5)x-(TiO2)1-x nano-structured layers via micro arc oxidation. Appl. Surf. Sci., 256: 2903-2909.
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  24. Bayati, M.R., A.Z. Moshfegh and F. Golestani, 2010. On the photocatalytic activity of the sulfur doped titania nano-porous films derived via micro-arc oxidation. Appl. Catal. A., 389: 60-67.
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  25. Bayati, M.R., A.Z. Moshfegh and F. Golestani, 2010. Micro-arc oxidized S-TiO2 nanoporous layers: Cationic or anionic doping? Mat. Lett., 64: 2215-2218.
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  26. Arianpour, F., F. Kazemi, F. Golestani-Fard, 2010. Characterization, microstructure and corrosion behavior of magnesia refractories produced from recycled refractory aggregates. Miner. Eng., 23: 273-276.
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  27. Aminzare, M., F. Golestani-Fard, O. Guillon, M. Mazaheri and H.R. Rezaie, 2010. Sintering behavior of an ultrafine alumina powder shaped by pressure filtration and dry pressing. Mater. Sci, Eng. A, 527: 3807-3812.
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  28. Sharif, M.S., F. Golestani-Fard, E. Khatibi and H. Sarpoolaky, 2009. Dispersion and stability of carbon black nanoparticles, studied by ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy. J. Taiwan Instit. Chem. Eng., 40: 524-527.
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  29. Sharif, M.S., F. Golestani-Fard and H. Sarpoolaky, 2009. Improvement of water/resin wettability of graphite using carbon black nano particles coating via ink media. J. Alloys Compd., 482: 361-365.
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  30. Saberi, A., Z. Negahdari, B. Alinejad and F. Golestani-Fard, 2009. Synthesis and characterization of nanocrystalline forsterite through citrate-nitrate route. Cerami. Int., 35: 1705-1708.
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  31. Saberi, A., F. Golestani-Fard, M. Willert-Porada, Z. Negahdari, C. Liebscher and B. Gossler, 2009. A novel approach to synthesis of nanosize MgAl2O4 spinel powder through sol-gel citrate technique and subsequent heat treatment. Ceram. Int., 35: 933-937.
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  32. Saberi, A., F. Golestani-Fard, H. Sarpoolaky, M. Willert-Porada, T. Gerdes, R. Simon and C. Liebscher, 2009. Development of MgAl2O4 spinel coating on graphite surface to improve its water-wettability and oxidation resistance. Ceram. Int., 35: 457-461.
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  33. Naghizadeh, R., H.R. Rezaie and F. Golestani-Fard, 2009. The influence of composition, cooling rate and atmosphere on the synthesis and thermal stability of aluminum titanate. Mater. Sci. Eng. B, 157: 20-25.
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  34. Mazaheri, M., Z.R. Hesabi, F. Golestani-Fard, S. Mollazadeh, S. Jafari and S.K. Sadrnezhaad, 2009. The effect of conformation method and sintering technique on the densification and grain growth of nanocrystalline 8 mol% yttria-stabilized zirconia. J. Am. Ceram. Soc., 92: 990-995.
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  35. Mazaheri, M., A. Simchi, M. Dourandish and F. Golestani-Fard, 2009. Master sintering curves of a nanoscale 3Y-TZP powder compacts. Ceram. Int., 35: 547-554.
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  36. Bavand-Vandchali, M., H. Sarpoolaky, F. Golestani-Fard and H.R. Rezaei, 2009. Atmosphere and carbon effects on microstructure and phase analysis of in situ spinel formation in MgO-C refractories matrix. Ceram. Int., 35: 861-868.
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  37. Azhari, A., F. Golestani-Fard and H. Sarpoolaky, 2009. Effect of nano iron oxide as an additive on phase and microstructural evolution of Mag-Chrome refractory matrix. J. Eur. Ceram. Soc., 29: 2679-2684.
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  38. Zargar, H.R., F. Golestani-Fard and H.R. Rezaei, 2008. The influence of nano boehmite on spinel formation in the alumina-magnesia system at low temperature. J. Ceram. Process. Res., 9: 46-51.
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  39. Saberi, A., F. Golestani-Fard, H. Sarpoolaky, M. Willert-Porada, T. Gerdes and R. Simon, 2008. Improving the quality of nanocrystalline MgAl2O4 spinel coating on graphite by a prior oxidation treatment on the graphite surface. J. Eur. Ceram. Soc., 28: 2011-2017.
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  40. Saberi, A., F. Golestani-Fard, H. Sarpoolaky, M. Willert-Porada, T. Gerdes and R. Simon, 2008. Chemical synthesis of nanocrystalline magnesium aluminate spinel via nitrate-citrate combustion route. J. Alloys Compd., 462: 142-146.
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  41. Naghizadeh, R., H.R. Rezaie and F. Golestani-Fard, 2008. Phase and microstructural evolution of high TiO2-containing Iranian bauxite at high temperatures in different atmospheres. J. Ceram. Process. Res., 9: 343-347.
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  42. Naghizadeh, R., H.R. Rezaei and F. Golestani-Fard, 2008. Effect of antioxidants and atmosphere on the phase formation and microstructure of in situ MgO-Al2O3 spinels. Defect Diffus. Forum, 273-276: 542-548.
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  43. Mazaheri, M., A. Simchi, M. Dourandish and F. Golestani-Fard, 2008. An investigation on densification of nanocrystalline 3Y-TZP using master sintering curve. Ceram. Int., J. Eur. Ceram. Soc., 28: 2933-2939.
  44. Bavand-Vandchali, M., F. Golestani-Fard, H. Sarpoolaky, H.R. Rezaei and C.G. Aneziris, 2008. The influence of in situ spinel formation on microstructure and phase evolution of MgO-C refractories. J. Eur. Ceram. Soc., 28: 563-569.
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  45. Nourbakhsh, A.A., F. Golestani-Fard and H.R. Rezaie, 2007. The effect of Si content, firing temperature, and urea additive on the properties of nitride-bonded SiC refractories. Refract. Ind. Ceram., 48: 383-386.
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  46. Golestani-Fard, F., S. Rowshanfekr, A. Shojaee and A. Azhari, 2007. A review of refractory production and demand in Iran. J. Refract. Manual, Interceram, 2007: 74-79.
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  47. Ahmadi, A., H. sarpoolaky, A. Mirhabibi and F. Golestani-Fard, 2007. The effect of graphite addition on corrosion behavior of tar bonded dolomite refractories in steelmaking converter. Iran. J. Mater. Sci. Eng., 4: 28-38.
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  48. Nourbakhsh, A.A., F. Golestani-Fard and H.R. Rezaei, 2006. Influence of additives on microstructural changes in nitrid SiC refractories. J. Eur. Ceram. Soc., 26: 1737-1741.
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  49. Sani, M.A.F. and F. Golestani-Fard, 2004. Thermochemical stability of spinel under reducing conditions. Iran. J. Mater. Sci. Eng., 1: 1-6.
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  50. Hanifi, R., A. Eilaghi, A. Salary, F. Golestani-Fard and W.L. Headrick, 2004. Influence of covers on thermomechanical performance of steelmaking ladles. J. Refract. Appl. Trans., 2: 2-5.
  51. Mirhabibi, R., M. Bavand-Vandchali, and F. Golestani-Fard, 2003. The effect of aluminum powder addition on phase transformation in magnesia-graphite refractories. Int. J. Eng. Sci., 14: 65-77.
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  52. Golestani-Fard, F. and S. Roshanfekre-Fallah, 2003. An overview of the refractory market in Iran and Region. J. Refract. Manual, Interceram, 2003: 34-39.
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  53. Rezaei, H.R., R. Naghizadeh and F. Golestani-Fard, 2002. Mullite evolution in ceramics derived from clay and sol-gel precursors. Intern. J. Eng. Sci., 13: 119-133.
  54. Naghizadeh, R., F. Golestani-Fard and M.H. Kashi, 2001. Effect of Alumina on silicon carbide bodies with clay bonding. Int. J. Eng. Sci., 12: 129-136.
  55. Ebadzadeh, T., H. Badiei, F. Golestani-Fard and R. Yazdani, 2001. Mullite formation from tha andalusite. J. World Ceram. Refract., 4: 12-14.
  56. Golestani-Fard, F. and T. Hashemi, 1999. Effect of donor concentration on the grain boundry electron traps of PTCR BaTiO3. Int. J. Eng. Sci., 10: 1-11.
  57. Sedghi, A. and F. Golestani-Fard, 1997. The effect of graphitization on the mechanical properties of two dimensional carbon-carbon composites. J. Mat. Wiss. U. Werkstoff Tech., 28: 236-240.
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  58. Sedghi, A. and F. Golestani-Fard, 1997. Evaluation of novalak resins as a precursor for fabrication of carbon-carbon composites. J. Mat. Wiss. U. Werkstoff Tech., 28: 451-455.
  59. Golestani-Fard, F., 1997. A survey of the iranian refractory industry. J. Interceram, 46: 310-314.
  60. Golestani-Fard, F. and B. Raissi, 1996. Technical note: Evaluation of Masoud abad talc for preparation of steatite electroceramics. Int. J. Eng. Sci., 7: 99-105.
  61. Golestani-Fard, F., 1995. Properties of Iranian talcs for ceramic application. Interceram, 44: 34-36.
  62. Hashemi, T., J. lllingsworth and F. Golestani-Fard, 1991. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy of cadmium tin oxide ceramics in As-Fired and electrochemically reduced forms. J. Am. Cer. Soc., 74: 662-665.
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  63. Hashemi, T., Z.T. Al-Dahan, F. Golestani-Fard and C.A. Hogarth, 1988. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy of the Yba2Cu3O7-x superconductor system. J. Spectrochemica Acta, 43: 951-954.
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  64. Hashemi, T., Z.T. Al-Dahan, F. Golestani-Fard and C.A. Hogarth, 1988. A structural study of the Yba2Cu3O7-x superconductor system. J. Mat. Sci., 23: 4513-4516.
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  65. Hashemi, T., C.A. Hogarth and F. Golestani-Fard, 1988. Characterization of electrochemically reduced dicadmium stannate. J. Mat. Sci., 23: 2645-2648.
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  66. Hashemi, T., F. Golestani-Fard and J. Avanesian, 1987. Dicadmium stannate as a novel electrode material for battery applications. J. Electrochem. Soc., 134: 1591-1594.
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  67. Golestani-Fard, F., S. Azimi and K.J.D. Mackenzie, 1987. Oxygen evolution during the formation and sintering of nickel-manganese oxide spinels for thermistor applications. J. Mat. Sci., 22: 2847-2851.
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  68. Azimi-Nam, S., T. Hashemi and F. Golestani-Fard, 1987. Electron spectroscopy of plasma-enhanced chemical vapour deposited silicon nitride films. J. Mat. Sci. Lett., 6: 935-938.
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  69. Azimi-Nam, S., F. Golestani-Fard and T. Hashemi, 1987. Formation of nickel-manganese oxide thermistors studied by XRD, SEM and Auger spectroscopy. J. Elect. Mat., 16: 133-137.
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  70. Golestani-Fard, F. and K.J.D. Mackenzie, 1984. Electron paramagnetic resonance studies of cadmium stannates. J. Mat. Sci. Lett., 3: 403-407.
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  71. Golestani-Fard, F., T. Hashemi, K.J.D. Mackenzie and C.A. Hogarth, 1983. Formation of cadmium stannates studied by electron spectroscopy. J. Mat. Sci., 18: 3679-3685.
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  72. Golestani-Fard, F., C.A. Hogarth and D.N. Waters, 1983. The diffuse reflectance spectra of mono-cadmium and di-cadmium stannates. J. Mat. Sci. Lett., 2: 505-510.
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  73. Mackenzie, K.J.D. and F. Golestani-Fard, 1979. Formation and electrical properties of silver antimony oxide. J. Thermal Anal., 15: 333-342.
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