Research Publications

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Peer Review Journal Articles

  1. Pou, J.; Alvarez, Y. E.; Watson, J. C. K.; Pisupati, S.; Mathews, J. P., Co-primary thermolysis molecular modeling simulation of lignin and subbituminous coal via a reactive coarse-grained simplification. Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis 2012, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaap.2012.01.013.
  2. Mathews, J. P.; Sharma, A., The structural alignment of coals and the analogous case of Argonne Upper Freeport Fuel 2012, 95, 19-24.
  3. Mathews, J. P.; Chaffee, A., The molecular representations of coal Ñ a review. Fuel 2012, 96, 1-14
  4. Castro-Marcano, F.; Lobodin, V. V.; Rodgers, R. P.; McKenna, A. M.; Marshall, A. G.; Mathews, J. P., A molecular model for the Illinois no. 6 Argonne Premium coal: moving towards capturing the continuum structure. Fuel 2012, 95, 35-49..
  5. Castro-Marcano, F.; Kamat, A. M.; Russo, M. F.; van Duin, A.; Mathews, J. P., Combustion of an Illinois No. 6 coal char simulated using an atomistic char representation and the ReaxFF reactive force field. Combustion and Flame 2012, 159, 1272-85
  6. Kumar, H.; Lester, E.; Kingman, S.; Avila, C.; Jones, A.; Robinson, J.; Halleck, P. M.; Mathews, J. P., Inducing fractures and increasing cleat apertures in bituminous coal under isostatic stress via application of microwave energy. International Journal of Coal Geology 2011, 88, (1), 75-82.
  7. Van Niekerk, D., Castro-Marcano, F., Colina, C. M., and Mathews, J. P., Solvent swelling extent of Permian aged vitrinite- and inertinite-rich coals: experiments and modeling using perturbed-chain statistical associating fluid theory (PC-SAFT). Energy & Fuels, 2011, 26, (6), 2259-564.
  8. Castro-Marcano, F.; Mathews, J. P., Constitution of Illinois no. 6 Argonne Premium coal: a review. Energy & Fuels 2011. 25, (3), 845-853.
  9. Fernandez-Alos, V.; Watson, J. K.; Vander Wal, R. L.; Mathews, J. P., Soot and char molecular representations generated directly from HRTEM lattice fringe images using Fringe3D. Combustion and Flame 2011, 158, 1807-13.
  10. Van Niekerk, D.; Mathews, J. P., Molecular dynamics simulation of coal-solvent interactions in Permian-aged South African coals. Fuel Processing Technology 2011, 92, (4), 729-34.
  11. Mathews, J. P.; van Duin, A.; Chaffee, A., The utility of coal molecular models, Fuel Processing Technology, 2011, 92, (4), 718-28
  12. Mathews, J. P.; Pone, J. D. N.; Mitchell, G. D.; Halleck, P., High-resolution X-ray computed tomography observations of the thermal drying of lump-sized subbituminous coal. Fuel Processing Technology 2011, 92, 58-64.
  13. Van Niekerk, D.; Mathews, J. P., Simulation of solvent extraction of South African vitrinite-rich and inertinite-rich coals. Energy & Fuels 2010, 24, (12), 6393-6399
  14. Painter, P.; Pulati, N.; Cetiner, R.; Sobkowiak, M.; Mitchell, G.; Mathews, J., Dissolution and dispersion of coal in ionic liquids. Energy & Fuels 2010, 24, (3), 1848-53.
  15. Painter, P.; Cetiner, R.; Pulati, N.; Sobkowiak, M.; Mathews, J. P., The dispersion of liquefaction catalysts in coal in ionic liquids. Energy & Fuels 2010, 24, (5), 3086-92
  16. Pone, J. D. N.; Halleck, P. M.; Mathews, J. P., 3D characterization of strains in coal induced by compression, carbon dioxide sorption, and desorption at in situ stress conditions, International Journal of Coal Geology (2010) 82, (3-4) 262-268
  17. Mathews, J. P.; Ferdandez-Alos, V.; Jones, D. A.; Schobert, H. H., Determining the molecular weight distribution of Pocahontas No. 3 low-volatile bituminous coal utilizing HRTEM and laser desorption ionization mass spectra data, Fuel (2010) 89, (7) 1461-1469
  18. Van Niekerk, D.; Mitchell, G. D.; Mathews, J. P., Petrographic and reflectance analysis of solvent-swelled and solvent-extracted South African vitrinite-rich and inertinite-rich coals, International Journal of Coal Geology (2010) 81, (1) 45-52.
  19. Van Niekerk, D.; Mathews, J. P., Molecular representations of vitrinite-rich and interinite-rich Permian aged South African coals. Fuel 2010, 89, (1), 73-82.
  20. Van Niekerk, D.; Halleck, P.; Mathews, J. P., Solvent swelling behavior of Permian-aged South African vitinite-rich and inertinite-rich coals. Fuel 2010, 89, (1), 19-25
  21. Tambach, T. J.; Mathews, J. P.; van Bergen, F., Letter: Molecular exchange of CH4 and CO2 in coal: enhanced coalbed methane on a nonscale. Energy & Fuels 2009, 23, (10), 4845-4847.
  22. Sarunac, N.; Ness, M.; Bullinger, C.; Mathews, J. P.; Halleck, P., A novel fludized bed drying and density segregation process for upgrading low-rank coals, International Journal of Coal Preparation and Utilization (2009) 29, (6) 317-332
  23. Pone, J. D. N.; Hile, M.; Halleck, P. M.; Mathews, J. P., Three-dimensional carbon dioxide-induced strain distribution within a confined bituminous coal. International Journal of Coal Geology 2009, 77, (1-2), 103-108.
  24. Pone, J. D. N.; Halleck, P. M.; Mathews, J. P., Sorption capacity and sorption kinetic measurements of CO2 and CH4 in confined and unconfined bituminous coal. Energy & Fuels 2009, 23, (9), 4688-4695.
  25. Narkiewicz, M. R.; Mathews, J. P., Visual representations of carbon dioxide adsorption in a low-volatile bituminous coal  molecular model. Energy & Fuels 2009, 23, (10), 5326-5246.
  26. Hsu, Y.-C.; Ching, Y.-H.; Mathews, J. P.; Carr-Chellman, A., Undergraduate students' self-regulated learning experience in a web-based learning environment. Quarterly Review of Distance Education 2009, 10, (2), 109-121.
  27. Van Niekerk, D.; Pugmire, R. J.; Solum, M. S.; Painter, P.; Mathews, J. P., Structural characterization of vitrinite-rich and interinite-rich Permian aged South African coals. International Journal of Coal Geology 2008, 76, 290-300.
  28. Narkiewicz, M. R.; Mathews, J. P., Improved low-volatile bituminous coal representation: incorporating the molecular weight distribution. Energy & Fuels 2008, 22, 3104-3111..
  29. Mathews, J. P., Eser, S., Hatcher, P. G. and Scaroni, A. W., The shape of pulverized bituminous vitrinite coal particles, KONA Powder and Particle, 2007, 25, 145.
  30. Painter, P. C., Sobkowiak, M., Mathews, J. P. and Scaroni, A., Concerning the nature of coal solutions and suspensions, Energy & Fuels, 2004, 18, 1104.
  31. Groenzin, H., Mullins, O. C., Eser, S., Mathews, J. P., Yang, M. G. and Jones, A. D., Molecular size of asphaltene solubility fractions, Energy & Fuels, 2003, 17, (2), 498.
  32. Mathews, J. P., Hatcher, P. G. and Scaroni, A. W., Proposed model structures for Upper Freeport and Lewiston-Stockton vitrinites, Energy & Fuels, 2001, 15, (4).
  33. Acharya, M., Mathews, J., Strano, M. S., Billinge, S., Subramoney, S. and Foley, H. C., A chemically constrained structure simulation of nanoporous carbons, Phil. Mag. B, 1999, 79, 1499.
  34. Mathews, J. P., Hatcher, P. G. and Scaroni, A. W., Particle size dependency of volatile matter: Is there a non-maceral related effect?, Fuel, 1997, 76, (4), 359.
  35. Faulon, J.-L., Mathews, J. P., Carlson, G. A. and Hatcher, P. G., Correlation between micropore and fractal dimension of bituminous coal based on computer generated models, Energy & Fuels, 1994, 8, (2), 408.

Book Chapters and Students Theses

  1. Cetiner, R. Fragmentation of coal and improved dispersion of liquefaction catalysts using ionic liquids. M.S. Thesis in John and Willie Leone Family Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering. The Pennsylvania State University, 2011.
  2. Alvarez, Y. E., Development of a reactive coarse-graining approach for the utility enhancement of complex large-scale molecular models of coal, M.S. Thesis in Energy and Mineral Engineering. 2011, The Pennsylvania State University: State College, PA.
  3. Kumar, H. Inducing fractures and cleat aperture enhancement in bituminous coal via the application of microwave energy applied under hydrostatic stress conditions. M.S. Thesis in Energy and Mineral Engineering The Pennsylvania State University, 2010.
  4. Ferdandez-Alos, V. Improved molecular model generation from soots, chars, and coals: HRTEM lattice fringes reproduction with Fringe3D. M.S. Thesis in Energy and Geo-Environmental Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, 2010.
  5. Pone, J. D. N. Carbon dioxide sequestration in coal: characterization of matrix deformation, sorption capacity and dynamic permeability at in-situ stress conditions. Ph.D. in Energy and Geo-Environmental Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, 2009.
  6. Van Niekerk, D., Structural elucidation, molecular representation and solvent interactions of vitrinite-rich and inertinite-rich South African coals, 2008, Ph.D. in Energy and Geo-Environmental Engineering,The Pennsylvania State University.
  7. Hile, M., CO2 sorption by Pittsburgh-seam coal subjected to confining pressure, 2006, MS Thesis n Energy and Geo-Environmental Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University.
  8. Narkiewicz, M. R., Carbon dioxide sequestration in low-volatile bituminous coal molecular representations, 2005, MS Thesis n Energy and Geo-Environmental Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University.
  9. Rempel, J., Halverson, J., Burket, C., Strano, M. S., Mathews, J. P. and Foley, H. C., Structural Modeling of Nanoporous Carbon: A Review of Approaches to Simulating an Aperiodic and Non-Equilibrium Solid, in From Semiconductors to Proteins: Beyond the Average Structure, a volume in the Fundamental Materials Research Series, Thorpe, M. W. and Billinge, S. J., 2001, Klewer, New York,
  10. Mathews, J. P., Following the changes in the constitution of rapidly-heated bituminous vitrinites, 1998, Ph.D. Thesis in Fuel Science, The Pennsylvania State University.
  11. Hatcher, P. G., Faulon, J.-L., Clifford, D. J. and Mathews, J. P., A three-dimensional structural model for Humic Acids from oxidized soil, in Humic substances in the global environment and implications on human health, Senesi, N. and Miano, T. M., 1994, Elsevier Science B. V., 133.

Conference Papers

  1. Alvarez, Y. E.; Watson, J. C. K.; Pou, J. O.; Castro-Marcano, F.; Mathews, J. P., Visualizing the macromolecular network structure of a large-scale (50,000 atom) Illinois No. 6 coal bituminous molecular representation in 3D and 2D lattice views, International Conference on Coal Science & Technology, 2011, Oviedo, Spain.
  2. Mathews, J. P.; Alvarez, Y. E.; Winans, R. E., An analysis of the research performed with the Argonne Premium Coals and its contribution to coal science, International Conference on Coal Science & Technology, 2011, Oviedo, Spain.
  3. Winans, R. E.; Seifert, S.; Locke, D.; Chupas, P.; Chapman, K.; Narkiewicz, M. R.; Mathews, J. P.; Calo, J., Porosity and gas absorption of coals studied by X-ray scattering and modeling, International Conference on Coal Science & Technology, 2011, Oviedo, Spain.
  4. Mathews, J. P.; Miller, B. G.; Song, C. S.; Schobert, H. H.; Botha, F.; Finkelman, R. B.; Chaffee, A., The current state of affairs of coal research in the United Kingdom, Germany, Australia, and South Africa, International Conference on Coal Science and Technology, 2011, Oviedo, Spain.
  5. Mathews, J. P.; Miller, B.; Song, C. S.; Schobert, H. H.; Botha, F.; Finkelman, R. B., The current state of affairs of coal research in U.S. Universities, International Conference on Coal Science and Technology, 2011, Oviedo, Spain.
  6. Castro-Marcano, F.; Winans, R. E.; Seifert, S.; Locke, D.; Chupas, P.; Chapman, K.; Calo, J. M.; Mathews, J. P., Fine structure evaluation of the pair correlation function with molecular ÒsliceÓ models of the Argonne Premium coals, International Pittsburgh Coal Conference, 2011, Pittsburgh, PA.
  7. Louw, E.; Mitchell, G. D.; Mathews, J. P., Morphologies, X-ray parameters, and burnout comparisons of inertinite-rich and vitrinite-rich South African bituminous coal derived chars, International Pittsburgh Coal Conference, 2011, Pittsburgh, PA.
  8. Mathews, J. P.; Krishnamoorthy, V.; Louw, E.; Tchapda, A. H. N.; Castro-Marcano, F.; Karri, V.; Alexis, D. A.; Mitchell, G. D., Coal, it is elementary my dear Watson, International Pittsburgh Coal Conference, 2011, Pittsburgh, PA.
  9. Castro-Marcano, F.; Kamat, A. M.; Russo, M. F.; van Duin, A.; Mathews, J. P., ReaxFF molecular dynamics oxidation simulation of Illiinois No. 6 coal char Prepr. Pap.-Am. Chem. Soc., Div. Fuel Chem., 2011, Denver, CO, 56, 276-8
  10. Mathews, J. P.; Castro-Marcano, F.; Ferdandez-Alos, V.; Watson, J. K.; Alvarez, Y. E.; Van Niekerk, D.; Kamat, A. M.; Russo, M. F.; van Duin, A., Breaking the barriers: accurate large-scale molecular representations of coal (or other carbonaceous structures) with relative ease and their use with reactive simulations, Prepr. Pap.-Am. Chem. Soc., Div. Fuel Chem., 2011, Denver, CO, 54, 295-7
  11. Alvarez, Y. E.; Moreno, B. M.; Klein, M. T.; Watson, J. K.; Mathews, J. P., Network decomposition modeling in coal-specific lattices, Prepr. Pap.-Am. Chem. Soc., Div. Fuel Chem., 2011, Denver, CO, 54, 285-7
  12. Elsworth, D.; Wang, S.; Izadi, G.; Kumar, H.; Liu, J.; Lee, D.-S.; Mathews, J. P.; Pone, D., Complex process couplings in systems pushed far from equilibrium: applications to carbon dioxide sequestration in carboniferous formations [Plenary], Proc. Workshop on CO2 Storage in Carboniferous Formations and Abandoned Mines, 2011, China University of Mining and Technology, Beijing
  13. Alvarez, Y. E.; Watson, J. K. W.; Mathews, J. P., Improving the utility of large-scale coal molecular models by simplifying the view: 3D models to reactive lattice grids, Prepr. Pap.-Am Chem. Soc, Div. Fuel Chem., 2010, Boston, MA, Aug. 22-26, 55, 382-3,
  14. Kumar, H.; Lester, E.; Kingman, S.; Avila, C.; Jones, A.; Robinson, J.; Halleck, P. M.; Mathews, J. P., Inducing fractures and increasing cleat apertures in bituminous coal (under hydrostatic stress conditions) via application of microwave energy International Coalbed & Shale Gas Symposium, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, (2010), 1-11
  15. Painter, P.; Pulati, N.; Cetiner, R.; Sobkowiak, M.; Mitchell, G. D.; Mathews, J. P., Dissolution and dispersion of coal in ionic liquids. Prepr. Pap.-Am. Chem. Soc., Div. Fuel Chem., 2010; Vol. 55, pp 19-20.
  16. Van Niekerk, D.; Mathews, J. P., Molecular dynamics simulation of coal-solvent interactions in Permian-aged South African coals. International Conference on Coal Science & Technology, Cape Town, South Africa, 2009.
  17. Pone, J. D. N.; Halleck, P. M.; Mathews, J. P., Methane and carbon dioxide sorption and transportation rates in coal at in-situ conditions. Energy Procedia 2009, 1, 3121-3128.
  18. Mathews, J. P.; van Duin, A.; Chaffee, A., The utility of coal molecular models. International Conference on Coal Science & Technology, Cape Town, South Africa, 2009
  19. Mathews, J. P.; Pone, J. D. N.; Mitchell, G. D.; Halleck, P., High-resolution X-ray computed tomography observations of the thermal drying of lump-sized subbituminous coal. In International Conference on Coal Science & Technology, Cape Town, South Africa, 2009.
  20. Kumar, H.; Pone, J. D. N.; Mitchell, G. D.; Halleck, P. M.; Mathews, J. P. Lithotype influences on (an idealized) coal cleat surface deformation by carbon dioxide induced coal swelling, International Coalbed Methane and Oil Shale Symposium, May 20-21, University of Alabama, AL., 2009; May 20-21, University of Alabama, AL., 2009.
  21. Ferdandez-Alos, V.; Watson, J. K.; Mathews, J. P. Directly capturing aromatic structural features in coal via "Fringe3D" generating 3D molecular models directly from HRTEM lattice fringe images, Prepr. Pap.-Am. Chem. Soc., Div. Fuel Chem., Salt Lake City, UT, 2009; Salt Lake City, UT, 2009; pp 338-340.
  22. Winans, R. E., Chapman, K. W., Chupas, P. J., Seifert, S., Clemens, A. H., Calo, J., Bain, E., Mathews, J. P. and Narkiewicz, M. R., In situ studies of coal pressurized with CO2 by small angle and high energy, wide angle X-ray scattering, Prepr. Pap. - Am. Chem. Soc., Div. Fuel Chem., 2008, New Orleans, LA, 53,
  23. Stracher, G. B.; Hower, J. C.; Hiett, J.; Finkelman, R. B.; Prakash, A.; Pone, J. D. N.; Mathews, J.; Annegarn, H.; A.A., H. K.; Blake, D. R.; Schroeder, P. A.; Emsbo-Mattingly, S. D.; O'Keefe, J. M. K.; Mardon, S. M. Coal fires: gateway to environmental destruction and human suffering, Fossil Fuel Foundation of Africa, 2nd Conference on Spontaneous Combustion: Open Cast and Surface Mines, Parkview, South Africa, 2008.
  24. Pone, J. D. N.; Halleck, P. M.; Mathews, J. P., Methane and carbon dioxide sorption and transport rates in coal at in-situ conditions. 9th International Conference on Greenhouse Gas Control Technologies, Washington, D.C., 16-20 November, 2008.
  25. Pone, J. D. N.; Halleck, P. M.; Mathews, J. P., Detailed characterization of coal strains induced by compression, carbon dioxide sorption, and desorption at simulated in situ conditions-conf paper. In 2008 Asia Pacific Coalbed Methane Symposium, Brisbane, Australia, 22-24 September, 2008.
  26. Van Niekerk, D.; Mathews, J. P., The nature of solvent extracts from vitrinite-rich and inertinite-rich South African bituminous coals. International Pittsburgh Coal Conference, Sandton, South Africa, 2007.
  27. Van Niekerk, D. and Mathews, J. P., Solvent swelling of similar rank South African vitrinite-rich and inertinite-rich coals: swelling extent and maceral influences, International Conference on Coal Science and Technology, 2007, The University of Nottingham, England, 28-31 August,
  28. Mathews, J. P., Cody, G. D. and Sharma, A., The structural alignment of coal as measured by image analysis of HRTEM fringes, International Conference on Coal Science and Technology, 2007, The University of Nottingham, England, 28-31 August,
  29. Kingman, S., Lester, E., Wu, T., Mathews, J. P. and Bradshaw, S., The potential of coal microwaving in power stations to improve grindability, International Conference on Coal Science and Technology, 2007, The University of Nottingham, England, 28-31 August,
  30. van Niekerk, D.; Markley, B.; Li, Y.; Rodriguez-Santiago, V.; Thompson, D.; Mohan, A. R.; Elsworth, D.; Mathews, J. P.; Pisupati, S.; Song, C., Utilization of carbon dioxide from coal-fired power plant for the production of value-added products. In The International Pittsburgh Coal Conference, Pittsburgh, PA, September 25-28, 2006.
  31. Soundarrajan, N., Hill, M. A., Chen, L.-M., Dhar, V. G., Guo, J., Kim, H. J., Mustafaoglu, O., Sundararaman, R., Elsworth, D., Mathews, J. P., Pisupati, S. V. and Song, C., Optimal design for integrating CO2 capture and fuel conversion technologies in a 500 MWe coal-based power plant, The International Pittsburgh Coal Conference, 2006, Pittsburgh, PA, September 25-28
  32. Narkiewicz, M. R. and Mathews, J. P., Visualization of carbon dioxide sequestration issues within coal using a molecular representation of Pocahontas No. 3 coal, 12th International Conference on Coal Science and Technology, 2005, October 9-14, Okinawa, Japan,
  33. Dick, T. J., Acevedo, O., Dalal, P., Madura, J. D., Evanseck, J. D. and Mathews, J. P., Molecular basis for carbon dioxide sequestration in coal, Prepr. Pap. - Am. Chem. Soc., Div. Fuel Chem.. 2002, Orlando, Fl, April 7-11, Online at: http://pubs.acs.org/meetingpreprints/ , 47 (1),, 14.
  34. Adams, A. N., Mathews, J. P. and Schobert, H. H., The Use of image analysis for the optimization of pre-baked anode formulation, Light Metals: Proceedings of Sessions, TMS Annual Meeting, 2002, Warrendale, Pennsylvania, 547.
  35. Adams, A. N., Karacan, C. O., Grader, A., Mathews, J. P., Halleck, P. and Schobert, H. H., The non-distructive 3-D characterization of pre-baked carbon anodes using X-ray computerized tomography, Light Metals: Proceedings of Sessions, TMS Annual Meeting, 2002, Warrendale, Pennsylvania, 535.
  36. Mathews, J. P., Karacan, O., Halleck, P., Mitchell, G. D. and Grader, A., Storage of pressurized carbon dioxide in coal observed using X-Ray tomography, First National Conference on Carbon Sequestration, 2001, Washington, DC, Online at: http://www.netl.doe.gov/publications/proceedings/01/carbon_seq/7a4.pdf,
  37. Mathews, J. P., Karacan, C. O., Dutta, R. P. and Eser, S., Computer tomography of laboratory generated delayed coke, Prepr. Pap. - Am. Chem. Soc., Div. Petro. Chem., 2001, Chicago, IL, 46, 3, 252.
  38. Mathews, J. P., Jones, A. D., Pappano, P. J., Hurt, R. and Schobert, H. H., New insights into coal structure from the combination of HRTEM and laser desorption ionization mass spectrometry, 11th Int. Conf. on Coal Science, 2001, San Francisco, CA., Available on CDROM from NETL,
  39. AndrŽsen, J. M., Strohm, J. J., Mathews, J. P. and Song, C., Modeling of coke formation from Napthenic jet fuel in the pyrolytic regime, Prepr. Pap. - Am. Chem. Soc., Div. Fuel Chem., 2001, Chicago, IL, 46, 2, 365.
  40. Adams, A. N., Mathews, J. P. and Schobert, H. H., The Use of image analysis for the optimization of pre-baked anode performance in aluminum production, Prepr. Pap. - Am. Chem. Soc., Div. Fuel Chem.. 2001, Chicago, IL, 46, 2, 595.
  41. Pappano, P. J., Mathews, J. P. and Schobert, H. H., Graphitization studies of Pennsylvania Anthracite using molecular visualization, Eurocarbon 2000, 2000, 9-13 July, Berlin, 165.
  42. Pappano, P. J., Mathews, J. P. and Schobert, H. H., Molecular modeling of the stages of carbonization of phenanthrene and anthracene, 24th Biennial Conference on Carbon, 1999, Charleston, SC, 1, 202.
  43. Pappano, P., Mathews, J. P. and Schobert, H. H., Structural determinations of Pennsylvania anthracites, Prepr. Pap. - Am. Chem. Soc., Div. Fuel Chem.. 1999, New Orleans, 44,
  44. Mathews, J. P., Eser, S. and Rahimi, P., Preliminary results on the molecular structures of the Athabasca and Cold Lake asphaltenes, Prepr. Pap. - Am. Chem. Soc., Div. Fuel Chem., 1999, New Orleans, 44, 4, 783.
  45. Schobert, H. H., Rusinko, F. J. and Mathews, J. P., W(h)ither the coal industry? The long term view, The Pittsburgh Coal Conference, 1998,
  46. Mathews, J. P., Hatcher, P. G. and Scaroni, A. W., Devolatilization, a molecular modeling approach, Prepr. Pap. - Am. Chem. Soc., Div. Fuel Chem., 1998, Dallas, TX, March 29-April 2, 43, 1, 136.
  47. Mathews, J. P., Hatcher, P. G., Eser, S., Walsh, P. and Scaroni, A. W., Time-temperature histories of bituminous coal particles in a drop-tube reactor, Prepr. Am. Chem. Soc., Div Fuel Chem., 1998, Boston, MA, August 22-27, 1998, 43, 3, 611.
  48. Mathews, J. P., Hatcher, P. G. and Scaroni, A. W., Influence of chemical structure on the fluidity of rapidly heated bituminous vitrinites, Prepr. Pap. - Am. Chem. Soc., Div. Fuel Chem.. 1997, San Francisco, April 13-17, 42, 1, 214.
  49. Clifford, D. J., Mathews, J. P., Faulon, J.-L. and Hatcher, P. G., Chemical structure of hand-picked coal macerals derived from specific plant precursors, Prepr. Pap. - Am. Chem. Soc., Div. Fuel Chem.. 1994, San Diego, 31, 1, 198.
  50. Mathews, J. P., Scaroni, A. W., Faulon, J.-L. and Hatcher, P. G., A structural model for coalified wood (vitrinite) from a medium volatile bituminous coal seam, Int. Conf. on Coal Science, 1993, Banff, Alberta, Canada, Int. Energy Agency, Vol 1, 128.
  51. Faulon, J.-L., Mathews, J. P., Carlson, G. A. and Hatcher, P. G., Statistical evaluation of physical properties for coal macromolecules based on computer generated structures, Prepr. Pap. - Am. Chem. Soc., Div. Fuel Chem.. 1993, Chicago, IL, 38, 4, 1275.

Education Conference Papers

  1. Pisupati, S. and Mathews, J. P., Differences in teaching and learning outcomes in face-to-face, online, and hybrid modes of energy conservation course, American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference, 2008, Pittsburgh, PA,
  2. Mathews, J. P., Wherley, M. and Spielvogel, E., Reaching the masses, web enabled redesign of "Energy & the Environment" general education class, Prepr. Pap.-Am. Chem. Soc., Div. Pet. Chem., 2008, New Orleans, LA,
  3. Eser, S., Mathews, J. P. and Bridger, J. C., Integrating general education courses in natural science and social science using a common thread, for example Pennsylvania coal, Prepr. Pap.-Am. Chem. Soc., Div. Pet. Chem., 2008, New Orleans, LA,
  4. Mathews, J. P. and DiBiase, D., Institutional Perspective on Online Education at Penn State, International Conference on Education and Information Systems, Technologies and applications: EISTA '06, 2006, Orlando, FL, II, 29.
  5. Howell, P. R., Mathews, J. P., Pisupati, S., Babb, D. and Locklin, R. H., Designing on-line general education, natural science courses, in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences (EMS), at the Pennsylvania State University, The 4th International Conference on Education and Information Systems, Technologies and Applications: EISTA '06, 2006, Orlando, Florida, July 20-23, 12.
  6. Morales, D. R. and Mathews, J. P., Success in online learning: Does faculty intercession via e-mail message alter student procrastination behavior and enhance learning?, American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference, June 12-15, 2005, Portland,  OR,
  7. Mathews, J. P., Wiesner, A. and Pisupati, S. V., What online quizzing can tell us about our students, American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference, June 12-15, 2005, Portland, OR,
  8. Pisupati, S., Mathews, J. P., DiBiase, D. and Scaroni, A. W., An assessment of active and project based learning in energy conservation education for non-technical students, Proceedings of the 2004 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, 2004,
  9. Mathews, J. P., Haughton, N. A., DiBiase, D. and Pisupati, S., For an Online Course Encompassing ÒTraditional StudentsÓ: How, Where, and When Students Work and Engage with the Course Material, Frontiers in Education Conference, 2004, Savannah, Georgia, CD, Paper no. 1645, 1.
  10. Pisupati, S., Mathews, J. P. and Scaroni, A. W., Energy Conservation Education for Non-Engineering Students and Effectiveness of Active Learning Components, American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference, 2003, Nashville, TN,
  11. Mathews, J. P., Spielvogel, E., Wherley, M., DiBiase, D. and Pisupati, S., Online teaching of "Energy & the Environment", American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference, 2003, Nashville, TN.