Publications

 


2024

 

1.            U. Lucia  & G. Grisolia. Magnetocaloric Refrigeration in the Context of Sustainability: A Review of Thermodynamic Bases, the State of the Art, and Future Prospects. Energies 17, 3585 (2024). doi: 10.3390/en17143585

2.            U. Lucia, L. Bergandi, G. Grisolia, D. Fino, K. Mareschi, E Marini, A. G. S. Banche Niclot, E. Tirtei, S. D. Asaftei, F. Fagioli, A. Ponzetto & F. Silvagno. The exposure to extremely low frequency electromagnetic-fields inhibits the growth and potentiates the sensitivity to chemotherapy of bidimensional and tridimensional human osteosarcoma models. Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy  177, 117162 (2024). doi: 10.1016/j.biopha.2024.117162

3.            U. Lucia & G. Grisolia. Energy Amplifier Systems as Sustainable Nuclear Reactors: An Overview. Sustainability 16, 2743 (2024). DOI:  10.3390/su16072743

4.            U. Lucia & G. Grisolia. A Thermo-Economic Measure of Sustainability. Processes 12, 713 (2024). doi: 10.3390/pr12040713

5.            M. F. Torchio, U. Lucia & G. Grisolia. Development Indexes, Environmental Cost Impact, and Well-Being: Trends and Comparisons in Italy. Sustainability 16, 4380 (2024). doi: 10.3390/su16114380

 

2023

 

6.            U. Lucia, D. Fino, T. S. Deisboeck  & G. Grisolia. A Thermodynamic Perspective of Cancer Cells’ Volume/Area Expansion Ratio. Membranes 13, 895 (2023). DOI: 10.3390/membranes13120895

7.            A. Carpinteri, O. Borla, U. Lucia & M. Zucchetti. TeraHertz Vibration and Phono-Fission Reactions from Crushing of Iron-rich Natural Rocks. Journal Condensed Matter Nuclear Science 37, 84-97 (2023).

8.            U. Lucia. Irreversible and quantum thermodynamic considerations on the Quantum Zeno Effect. Scientific Reports 13, 10763 (2023). doi: 10.1038/s41598-023-38040-w

9.            U. Lucia & G. Grisolia. From Ion Fluxes in Living Cells to Metabolic Power Considerations. Mathematics 11, 2645 (2023). doi: 10.3390/math11122645

10.         U. Lucia & G. Grisolia. Non-holonomic constraints: Considerations on the least action principle also from a thermodynamic viewpoint. Results in Physics 48, 106429 (2023). doi: 10.1016/j.rinp.2023.106429

11.         U. Lucia, T.S. Deisboeck, A. Ponzetto & G. Grisolia. A Thermodynamic Approach to the Metaboloepigenetics of Cancer. International Journal of Molecular Sciences 24, 3337 (2023). doi: 10.3390/ijms24043337

 

2022

 

12.         G. Grisolia, D. Fino & U. Lucia. The education index in the context of sustainability: Thermo-economic considerations. Frontiers in Physics 10, 968033 (2022). DOI: 10.3389/fphy.2022.968033

13.         U. Lucia & G. Grisolia. Thermodynamic Definition of Time: Considerations on the EPR Paradox. Mathematics 10, 2711 (2022). DOI: 10.3390/math10152711

14.         L. Bergandi, U. Lucia, G. Grisolia, I. C. Salaroglio, I. Gesmundo, R. Granata, R. Borchiellini, A. Ponzetto & F. Silvagno. Thermomagnetic Resonance Effect of the Extremely Low Frequency Electromagnetic Field on Three-Dimensional Cancer Models. International Journal of Molecular Sciences 23, 7955 (2022). DOI: 10.3390/ijms23147955

15.         G. Grisolia, U. Lucia & M. Torchio. Sustainable development and workers ability: Considerations on the Education Index in the Human Development Index. Sustainability 14, 8372 (2022). DOI: 10.3390/su14148372

16.         G. Grisolia & U. Lucia. Why does thermomagnetic resonance affect cancer growth? A non‑equilibrium thermophysical approach. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry 147, 5525–5531 (2022). DOI: 10.1007/s10973-022-11294-8

17.         G. Grisolia, D. Fino & U. Lucia. Biomethanation of Rice Straw: A Sustainable Perspective for the Valorisation of a Field Residue in the Energy Sector. Sustainability 14, 5679 (2022). DOI: 10.3390/su14095679

18.         G. Grisolia & U. Lucia. Thermo-fluid dynamic resonance in cancer cells. Journal of Physics: Conference Series 2177, 012040 (2022). DOI: 10.1088/1742-6596/2177/1/012040

19.         E. Açikkalp, O. Altuntas, H. Caliskan, G. Grisolia, U. Lucia, D. Borge-Diez & E. Rosales-Asensio. Sustainability analyses of photovoltaic electrolysis and magnetic heat engine coupled novel system used for hydrogen production and electricity generation. Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments 52, 102094 (2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.seta.2022.102094

20.         U. Lucia, D. Fino, P. Wensel & G. Grisolia. Thermodynamic approach to biofuels from microalgae and cyanobacteria: The role of electrochemical potential. Atti della Accademia Peloritana dei Pericolanti 100, A1-A18 (2022). DOI: 10.1478/AAPP.1001A1

21.         U. Lucia, D. Fino & G. Grisolia. A thermoeconomic indicator for the sustainable development with social considerations. (A thermoeconomy for sustainable society). Environment, Development and Sustainability 24, 2022-2036 (2022). DOI: 10.1007/s10668-021-01518-6

22.         U. Lucia & G. Grisolia. Thermal resonance in living cells to control their heat exchange: Possible applications in cancer treatment. International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer 131, 105842 (2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.icheatmasstransfer.2021.105842

 

2021

 

23.         U. Lucia & G. Grisolia. Biofuels Analysis Based on the THDI Indicator of Sustainability. Frontiers in Energy Research 9, 794682 (2021). DOI: 10.3389/fenrg.2021.794682

24.         U. Lucia, G. Grisolia & T.S. Deisboek. Thermodynamics and SARS-CoV-2: neurological effects in post-Covid 19 syndrome. Atti dell’Accademia Peloritana dei Pericolanti 99, A3 (2021). DOI: 10.1478/AAPP.992A3

25.         G. Grisolia & U. Lucia. Thermoeconomic Analysis of Alessandria District: A Case Study for an Engineering Thermodynamic Indicator for Sustainability. Tecnica Italiana - Italian Journal of Engineering Science 65, 151-156 (2021). DOI: 10.18280/ti-ijes.652-402

26.         U. Lucia, D. Fino & G. Grisolia. Biofuels from abandoned mines: A starting point for future developments. Atti dell'Accademia Peloritana dei Pericolanti 99, SC1-SC12 (2021). DOI: 10.1478/AAPP.992SC1

27.         U. Lucia, D. Fino & G. Grisolia. Thermoeconomic analysis of Earth system in relation to sustainability: a thermodynamic analysis of weather changes due to anthropic activities. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry 145, 701-707 (2021). DOI: 10.1007/s10973-020-10006-4

28.         G. Grisolia, M. Astori, A. Ponzetto, A. Vercesi & U. Lucia. Thermal Physics and Glaucoma II: Preliminary Evidences for a Thermophysical Design of a Possible Visible-Light-Photons Therapy. Applied Sciences  11, 6301 (2021). DOI: 10.3390/app11146301

29.         L. Bergandi, F. Silvagno, G. Grisolia, A. Ponzetto, E. Rapetti, M. Astori, A. Vercesi & U. Lucia. The Potential of Visible and Far-Red to Near-Infrared Light in Glaucoma Neuroprotection. Applied Sciences 11, 5872 (2021). DOI: 10.3390/app11135872

30.         U. Lucia & G. Grisolia. Irreversible Thermodynamics and Bioeconomy: Toward a Human-Oriented Sustainability. Frontiers in Physics 9, 659342. (2021). DOI: 10.3389/fphy.2021.659342

31.         J. Teneggi, X. Chen, A. Balu, C. Barrett, G. Grisolia, U. Lucia, & R. Dzakpasu. Entropy estimation within in vitro neural-astrocyte networks as a measure of development instability. Physical Review E 103, 042412 (2021). DOI: 10.1103/PhysRevE.103.042412

32.         U. Lucia & G. Grisolia. Nonequilibrium Temperature: An Approach from Irreversibility. Materials 14, 2004 (2021). DOI: 10.3390/ma14082004

33.         U. Lucia & G. Grisolia. The Gouy-Stodola Theorem - From Irreversibility to Sustainability - The Thermodynamic Human Development Index. Sustainability 13, 3995 (2021). DOI: 10.3390/su13073995

34.         U. Lucia & G. Grisolia. Biofuels from Micro-Organisms: Thermodynamic Considerations on the Role of Electrochemical Potential on Micro-Organisms Growth. Applied Sciences 11, 2591 (2021). DOI: 10.3390/app11062591

35.         U. Lucia, G. Grisolia & T.S. Deisboek. A non-equilibrium thermodynamic approach to symmetry breaking in cancer. Atti dell’Accademia Peloritana dei Pericolanti 99, A1 (2021). DOI: 10.1478/AAPP.991A1

 

2020

 

36.         U. Lucia, G. Grisolia & T.S. Deisboek. Seebeck-like effect in SARS-CoV-2 Bio-Thermodynamics. Atti dell’Accademia Peloritana dei Pericolanti 98, A6 (2020). DOI: 10.1478/AAPP.982A6

37.         M.F. Torchio, U. Lucia & G. Grisolia. Economic and Human Features for Energy and Environmental Indicators: A Tool to Assess Countries’ Progress towards Sustainability. Sustainability 12, 9716 (2020). DOI: 10.3390/su12229716

38.         G. Kaniadakis, M.M. Baldi, T.S. Deisboeck, G. Grisolia, D.T. Hristopolus, A.M. Scarfone, A. Sparavigna, T. Wada & U. Lucia. The k-statistic approach to epidemiology. Scientific Reports 10, 19949 (2020). DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-76673-3

39.         U. Lucia, G. Grisolia & T.S. Deisboek. Alzheimer's Disease: A Thermodynamic Perspective. Applied Sciences 10, 7562 (2020). DOI: 10.3390/app10217562

40.         U. Lucia & G. Grisolia. Seebeck-Peltier Transition Approach to Oncogenesis. Applied Sciences 10, 7166 (2020). DOI: 10.3390/app10207166

41.         U. Lucia & G. Grisolia. Thermal Physics and Glaucoma: from Thermodynamic to Biophysical Considerations to Designing Future Therapies. Applied Sciences 10, 7071 (2020). DOI: 10.3390/app10207071

42.         U. Lucia & G. Grisolia. Non-Equilibrium Thermodynamic Approach to Ca2+-Fluxes in Cancer. Applied Sciences 10, 6737 (2020). DOI: 10.3390/app10196737

43.         U. Lucia & G. Grisolia.  How Life Works – A Continuous Seebeck-Peltier Transition in Cell Membrane? Entropy 22, 960 (2020). DOI: 10.3390/e22090960

44.         U. Lucia, G. Grisolia & A.L. Kuzemsky. Time, Irreversibility and Entropy Production in Nonequilibrium Systems. Entropy 22, 887 (2020). DOI: 10.3390/e22080887

45.         U. Lucia & G. Grisolia.  Thermal resonance and cell behaviour. Entropy 22, 774-785 (2020). DOI: 10.3390/e22070774

46.         U. Lucia, G. Grisolia, A. Ponzetto, L. Bergandi & F. Silvagno. Thermomagnetic resonance affects cancer growth and motility. Royal Society Open Science 7, 200299 (2020). DOI: 10.3390/e22070774

47.         U. Lucia, T.S. Deisboeck & G. Grisolia. Entropy-Based Pandemic Forecasting. Frontiers in Physics 8, 274 (2020). DOI: 10.3389/fphy.2020.00274

48.         G. Grisolia, D. Fino & U. Lucia. Thermodynamic optimisation of the biofuel production based on mutualism. Energy Reports 6, 1561-1571 (2020). DOI: 10.1016/j.egyr.2020.06.014

49.         U. Lucia & G. Grisolia. Resonance in thermal fluxes through cancer membrane. Atti dell'Accademia Peloritana dei Pericolanti  98, SC1-SC6 (2020). DOI: 10.1478/AAPP.981SC1

50.         U. Lucia & G. Grisolia. Time & Clocks: A thermodynamic approach. Results in Physics  16, 102977 (2020). DOI: 10.1016/j.rinp.2020.102977

51.         U. Lucia, G. Grisolia, S. Francia & M. Astori.  Theoretical biophysical approach to cross-linking effects on eyes pressure. Physica A534, 122163 (2019). DOI: 10.1016/j.physa.2019.122163

 

2019

 

52.         U. Lucia & G. Grisolia.  Time: a Constructal viewpoint & its consequences. Scientific Reports 9, 10454 (2019). DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-46980-5

53.         L. Bergandi, U. Lucia, G. Grisolia, R. Granata, I. Gesmundo, A. Ponzetto, E. Paolucci, R. Borchiellini, E. Ghigo & F. Silvagno. The extremely low frequency electromagnetic stimulation selective for cancer cells elicits growth arrest through a metabolic shift. BBA - Molecular Cell Research 1866, 1389–1397 (2019). DOI: 10.1016/j.bbamcr.2019.05.006

54.         U. Lucia & G. Grisolia. Time: A footprint of irreversibility. Atti dell'Accademia Peloritana dei Pericolanti  97, SC1-SC4 (2019). DOI: 10.1478/AAPP.971SC1

55.         G. Mutani, V. Todeschi, G. Grisolia U. Lucia.   Introduction to Constructal Law Analysis for a Simplified Hourly Energy Balance Model of Residential Buildings at District Scale. Tecnica Italiana-Italian Journal of Engineering Science 63, 13-20 (2019). DOI: 10.18280/ti-ijes.630102

56.         U. Lucia & G. Grisolia. Exergy inefficiency: An indicator for sustainable development analysis. Energy Reports 5, 62-69 (2019). DOI: 10.1016/j.egyr.2018.12.001

57.         G. Maino & U. Lucia. A thermodynamic approach to the microclimate environment of museums. Physica A 517, 66-72 (2019). DOI: 10.1016/j.physa.2018.08.121

 

2018

 

58.         U. Lucia & G. Grisolia. Constructal Law and Ion Transfer in Normal and Cancer Cells. Proceedings of the Romanian Academy A Special Issue, 213-218 (2018).

59.         A. Ponzetto, J. Holton & U. Lucia. Cancer Risk in Patients With Cystic Fibrosis. Gastroenterology 154, 2282-2283 (2018). DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2018.02.040

60.         U. Lucia & T.S. Deisboeck. The importance of ion fluxes for cancer proliferation and metastasis: A thermodynamic analysis. Journal of Theoretical Biology 445, 1-8 (2018). DOI: 10.1016/j.jtbi.2018.02.019

61.         U. Lucia & G. Grisolia. Cyanobacteria and Microalgae: Thermoeconomic considerations in biofuel production. Energies 11, 156 (2018). DOI: 10.3390/en11010156

62.         U. Lucia.  Unreal perpetual motion machine, Rydberg constant and Carnot non-unitary efficiency as a consequence of the atomic irreversibility. Physica A492, 962-968 (2018). DOI: 10.1016/j.physa.2017.11.027

63.         U. Lucia, G. Grisolia, A. Ponzetto & T.S. Deisboeck. Thermodynamic considerations on the role of heat and mass transfer in biochemical causes of carcinogenesis. Physica A490, 1164-1170 (2018). DOI: 10.1016/j.physa.2017.08.075

 

2017

 

64.         U. Lucia. The wasted primary resource value: an indicator for the thermodynamics of sustainability for municipalities policy. International Journal of Thermodynamics 20, 166-172 (2017). DOI: 10.5541/EOGUIJT.285621

65.         U. Lucia & E. Açikkalp.  Irreversible thermodynamic analysis and application for molecular heat engines. Chemical Physics 494, 47-55 (2017). DOI: 10.1016/j.chemphys.2017.07.009

66.         U. Lucia, G. Grisolia & M.R. Astori. Constructal law analysis of Cl- transport in eyes aqueous humor. Scientific Reports 7, 6856 (2017). DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-07357-8

67.         U. Lucia, G. Grisolia, A. Ponzetto & F. Silvagno. An engineering thermodynamic approach to select the electromagnetic wave effective on cell growth. Journal of Theoretical Biology 429, 181-189 (2017). DOI: 10.1016/j.jtbi.2017.06.029

68.         U. Lucia & G. Grisolia.  Unavailability percentage as energy planning and economic choice parameter. Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews 75, 197-204 (2017). DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2016.10.064

69.         U. Lucia & G. Grisolia.  Second law efficiency for living cells. Frontiers of Bioscience 9, 270-275 (2017). DOI: 10.2741/s487

70.         U. Lucia.  Electron-photon interaction and thermal disequilibrium irreversibility. International Journal of Quantum Foundation 3, 24-30 (2017).

71.         U. Lucia, M. Simonetti, G. Chiesa & G. Grisolia.  Ground-source pump system for heating and cooling: Review and thermodynamic approach. Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews 70, 867-874 (2017). DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2016.11.268

72.         U. Lucia & A. Ponzetto.  Some thermodynamic considerations on low frequency electromagnetic waves effects on cancer invasion and metastasis. Physica A467, 289-295 (2017). DOI: 10.1016/j.physa.2016.10.043

73.         U. Lucia. Elementi di Ingegneria delle Terapie Termiche. CLUT, Torino, 2017.

74.         U. Lucia. Introduzione ai Sistemi Frigoriferi Magnetotermici. In: G. Grazzini & A. Milazzo. Tecnica del Freddo. Esculapio, Bologna, 2017.

 

 

2016

 

75.         U. Lucia. Macroscopic irreversibility and microscopic paradox: A Constructal law analysis of atoms as open systems. Scientific Reports 6, 35792 (2016). DOI: 10.1038/srep35796

76.         U. Lucia, G. Grisolia, D. Dolcino, M. Astori, E. Massa & A. Ponzetto.  Constructal approach to bio-engineering: the ocular anterior chamber temperature. Scientific Reports 6, 31099 (2016). DOI: 10.1038/srep3109

77.         U. Lucia.   Econophysics and bio-chemical engineering thermodynamics: The exergetic analysis of a municipality. Physica A  462, 421-430 (2016). DOI: 10.1016/j.physa.2016.06.119

78.         U. Lucia.  Electromagnetic waves and living cells: A kinetic thermodynamic approach. Physica A461, 577-585 (2016). DOI: 10.1016/j.physa.2016.06.079

79.         U. Lucia. The Gouy-Stodola theorem as a variational principle for open systems. Atti dell'Accademia Peloritana dei Pericolanti di Messina 94, A4 (2016). DOI: 10.1478/AAPP.941A4

80.         U. Lucia, P. Buzzi & G. Grazzini.  Irreversibility in River Flow. International Journal of Heat and Technology  34, S95-S100 (2016). DOI: 10.18280/ijht.34S112

81.         U. Lucia, A. Ponzetto & T.S. Deisboeck.  Constructal approach to cell membranes transport: Amending the ‘Norton-Simon' hypothesis for cancer treatment. Scientific Reports 6, 19451 (2016). DOI: 10.1038/srep19451

82.         U. Lucia & A. Ponzetto.  Thermodynamic considerations on Ca2+-induced biochemical reactions in living cells. Chemical Physics Letters 645, 84-87 (2016). DOI: 10.1016/j.cplett.2015.12.034

83.         U. Lucia.  Considerations on non equilibrium thermodynamics of interactions. Physica A447, 314-319 (2016). DOI: 10.1016/j.physa.2015.12.063

84.         U. Lucia.  Second law considerations on the third law: From Boltzmann and Loschmidt paradox to non equilibrium temperature. Physica A 444, 121-128 (2016). DOI: 10.1016/j.physa.2015.10.023

85.         U. Lucia, A. Ponzetto & T.S. Deisboeck.  Investigating the impact of electromagnetic fields on human cells: A thermodynamic perspective. Physica A443, 42-48 (2016). DOI: 10.1016/j.physa.2015.09.074

 

2015

 

86.         U. Lucia.  Bioengineering thermodynamics: an engineering science for thermodynamics of biosystems. International Journal of Thermodynamics 18, 254-265 (2015). DOI: 10.5541/ijot.5000131605

87.         U. Lucia.  Bioengineering thermodynamics of biological cells. Theoretical Biology and Medical Modelling 12, 29 (2015). DOI: 10.1186/s12976-015-0024-z

88.         U. Lucia & A. Carpinteri. GeV plasmons and spalling neutrons from crushing of iron-rich natural rocks. Chemical Physics Letters 640, 112–114 (2015). DOI: 10.1016/j.cplett.2015.10.024

89.         U. Lucia & G. Grazzini.  The Second Law Today: Using Maximum-Minimum Entropy Generation. Entropy 17, 7786-7797 (2015). DOI: 10.3390/e17117786

90.         U. Lucia, G. Grazzini, B. Montrucchio, G. Grisolia, R. Borchiellini, G. Gervino, C. Castagnoli, A. Ponzetto & F. Silvagno.  Constructal thermodynamics combined with infrared experiments to evaluate temperature differences in cells. Scientific Reports 5, 11587 (2015). DOI: 10.1038/srep11587

91.         U. Lucia, A. Ponzetto T.S. Deisboeck. A thermodynamic approach to the ‘mitosis/apoptosis' ratio in cancer. Physica A 436, 246-255 (2015). DOI: 10.1016/j.physa.2015.05.046

92.         U. Lucia. Entropy production and generation: clarity from nanosystems considerations. Chemical Physics Letters  629, 87-90 (2015). DOI: 10.1016/j.cplett.2015.03.062

93.         U. Lucia. A Link between Nano- and Classical Thermodynamics: Dissipation Analysis (The Entropy Generation Approach in Nano-Thermodynamics). Entropy 17, 1309-1328 (2015). DOI: 10.3390/e17031309

94.         U. Lucia. Some considerations on molecular machines and Loschmidt paradox. Chemical Physics Letters  623, 98-100 (2015). DOI: 10.1016/j.cplett.2015.01.055

95.         U. Lucia & G. Gervino. Fokker-Planck equation and thermodynamic systems analysis. Entropy  17, 763-771 (2015). DOI: 10.3390/e17020763

96.         U. Lucia.  Quanta and entropy generation. Physica A 419, 115-121 (2015). DOI: 10.1016/j.physa.2014.10.040

 

2014

 

97.         U. Lucia, A. Ponzetto & T.S. Deisboeck. A thermo-physical analysis of the proton pump vacuolar-ATPase: the constructal approach. Scientific Reports  4, 6763 (2014). DOI: 10.1038/srep06763

98.         U. Lucia. The Gouy-Stodola Theorem in Bioenergetic Analysis of Living Systems (Irreversibility in Bioenergetics of Living Systems). Energies  7, 5717-5739 (2014). DOI: 10.3390/en7095717

99.         U. Lucia. Transport processes and irreversible thermodynamics analysis in tumoral systems. Physica A  410, 380-390 (2014). DOI: 10.1016/j.physa.2014.05.042

100.       U. Lucia. Thermodynamic approach to nano-properties of cell membrane. Physica A  407, 185-191 (2014). DOI: 10.1016/j.physa.2014.03.075

101.       U. Lucia. Entropy generation and cell growth with comments for a thermodynamic anticancer approach. Physica A  406, 107-118 (2014). DOI: 10.1016/j.physa.2014.03.053

102.       U. Lucia. Entropy generation approach to cell systems. Physica A 406, 1-11 (2014). DOI: 10.1016/j.physa.2014.03.050

103.       U. Lucia. Entropy generation: Minimum inside and maximum outside. Physica A  396, 61-65 (2014). DOI: 10.1016/j.physa.2013.08.040

104.       U. Lucia. Overview on fuel cells. Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews  30, 164-169 (2014). DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2013.09.025

105.       U. Lucia. Transport processes in biological systems: tumoral cells and human brain. Physica A  393, 327-336 (2014). DOI: 10.1016/j.physa.2013.08.066

106.       U. Lucia. Entropy generation and the Fokker–Planck equation. Physica A  393, 256-260 (2014). DOI: 10.1016/j.physa.2013.09.028

107.       M. Calì, R. Borchiellini, G.V. Fracastoro, A. Lanzini, P.L. Leone, U. Lucia & R. Napoli. Guida all'energia nella natura e nelle civiltà umane. Società Editrice Esculapio, Bologna, 2014.

108.       U. Lucia & P. Buzzi. La generazione di entropia nella analisi del comportamento delle acque fluviali. In AA.VV. Atti del Convegno L'alluvione del 5-6 novembre 1994 in Piemonte. Venti anni di attività nella previsione e prevenzione in ambito geo-idrologico. Torino 28-29 ottobre 2014. GEAM, Associazione Georisorse e Ambiente, 2014, 167-172.

109.       U. Lucia (Invited speaker) & B. Montrucchio.  Thermodynamic approach to the analysis of cancer: temperature and external fields. International Conference XXIX ESHO (European Society for Hyperthermic Oncology). Torino - National Car Museum, 13th June 2014. Panminerva Medica 56 (2 - Supplemento), 51-52 (2014).

 

2013

 

110.       M. Grmela, G. Grazzini, U. Lucia & L'H Yahia. Multiscale Mesoscopic Entropy of Driven Macroscopic Systems. Entropy  15, 5053-5064 (2013). DOI: 10.3390/e15115053

111.       U. Lucia.  Exergy flows as bases of constructal law. Physica A  392, 6284-6287 (2013). DOI: 10.1016/j.physa.2013.08.042

112.       G. Grazzini, R. Borchiellini & U. Lucia. Entropy versus entransy. Journal of Non-Equilibrium Thermodynamics  38, 259–271 (2013). DOI: 10.1515/jnetdy-2013-0008

113.       U. Lucia. Entropy generation: From outside to inside! Chemical Physics Letters  583, 209-212 (2013). DOI: 10.1016/j.cplett.2013.07.075

114.       U. Lucia. Thermodynamic paths and stochastic order in open systems. Physica A  392, 3912-3919 (2013). DOI: 10.1016/j.physa.2013.04.053

115.       U. Lucia. Thermodynamics and cancer stationary states. Physica A  392, 3648-3653 (2013). DOI: 10.1016/j.physa.2013.04.033

116.       U. Lucia & E. Sciubba. From Lotka to the entropy generation approach. Physica A392, 3634-3639 (2013). DOI: 10.1016/j.physa.2013.04.025

117.       U. Lucia. Carnot efficiency: Why? Physica A 392, 3513-3517 (2013). DOI: 10.1016/j.physa.2013.04.020

118.       U. Lucia. Entropy generation, Brain Dynamics, and Thomas Aquinas. Journal of Human Thermodynamics  9, 55-64 (2013).

119.       U. Lucia.  Molecular refrigerators: a new approach in anti-cancer therapy. OA Medical Hypothesis  1, 9-12 (2013). DOI: 10.13172/2053-0781-1-1-925

120.       U. Lucia. Different chemical reaction times between normal and solid cancer cells. Medical Hypotheses  81, 58-61 (2013). DOI: 10.1016/j.mehy.2013.04.007

121.       U. Lucia & G. Maino. Entropy generation in biophysical systems. EPL (Europhysics Letter) A Letters Journal Exploring the Frontiers of Physics  101, 56002 (2013). DOI: 10.1209/0295-5075/101/56002

122.       U. Lucia. Adsorber efficiency in adsorbtion refrigeration. Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews  20, 570-575 (2013). DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2012.12.023

123.       U. Lucia. Entropy and exergy in irreversible renewable energy systems. Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews  20, 559-564 (2013). DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2012.12.017

124.       U. Lucia. Molecular machine as chemical-thermodynamic devices. Chemical Physics Letters  556, 242-244 (2013). DOI: 10.1016/j.cplett.2012.11.064

125.       U. Lucia. Stationary open systems: A brief review on contemporary theories on irreversibility. Physica A  392, 1051-1062 (2013). DOI: 10.1016/j.physa.2012.11.027

126.       U. Lucia. Irreversible human brain. Medical Hypothesis  80, 114-116 (2013). DOI: 10.1016/j.mehy.2012.11.001

 

2012

 

127.       U. Lucia. Entropy generation in technical physics. Kuwait Journal of Science and Engineering  39, 91-101 (2012).

128.       U. Lucia. Irreversibility in biophysical and biochemical engineering. Physica A  391, 5997–6007 (2012). DOI: 10.1016/j.physa.2012.07.018

129.       U. Lucia. Maximum or minimum entropy generation for open systems? Physica A  391, 3392-3398 (2012). DOI: 10.1016/j.physa.2012.01.055

 

2011

 

130.       U. Lucia. Second law analysis of the ideal Ericsson magnetic refrigeration. Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews  15, 2872-2875 (2011). DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2011.03.020

131.       U. Lucia.  Some considerations on the photofission excitation function. International Journal of Nuclear Energy Science and Technology  6, 146-152 (2011). DOI: 10.1504/IJNEST.2011.041648 

132.       U. Lucia. Nuclear temperature: a global thermodynamic approach. International Journal of Nuclear Energy Science and Technology  6, 76-81 (2011). DOI: 10.1504/IJNEST.2011.039250

 

2010

 

133.       U. Lucia. Maximum entropy generation and k-exponential model. Physica A  389, 4558-4563 (2010). DOI: 10.1016/j.physa.2010.06.047

 

2009

 

134.       U. Lucia. Irreversibility, entropy and incomplete information. Physica A  388, 4025-4033 (2009). DOI: 10.1016/j.physa.2009.06.027

135.       U. Lucia. A pn-pair mass evaluation in nuclear photofission. International Journal of Nuclear Energy Science and Technology  4, 196-200 (2009). DOI: 10.1504/IJNEST.2009.027040

136.       U. Lucia & G. Gervino. Hydrodynamic cavitation: from theory towards a new experimental approach. Central European Journal of Physics  7, 638-644 (2009). DOI: 10.2478/s11534-009-0092-y

137.       U. Lucia. Sintassi, semantica e processo educativo. L'Insegnamento della Matematica e delle Scienze Integrate 32, 9-28 (2009).

138.       U. Lucia. The thermodynamic Lagrangian. In: S.G. Pandalai. Recent research developments in Physics. Vol. 8. Transworld Research Network, Kerala, 1-5, 2009.

 

2008

 

139.       U. Lucia. Statistical approach of the irreversible entropy variation. Physica A  387, 3454-3460 (2008). DOI: 10.1016/j.physa.2008.02.002

140.       U. Lucia. General approach to obtain the magnetic refrigeration ideal coefficient of performance COP. Physica A  387, 3477-3479 (2008). DOI: 10.1016/j.physa.2008.02.026

141.       U. Lucia. Probability, ergodicity, irreversibility and dynamical systems. Proceedings of the Royal Society A - Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Sciences  464, 1089-1104 (2008). DOI: 10.1098/rspa.2007.0304

142.       U. Lucia. Il modello matematico e la sua storia. L'Insegnamento della Matematica e delle Scienze Integrate 308, 167-182 (2008).

 

2007

 

143.       U. Lucia. Irreversible entropy variation and the problem of the trend to equilibrium. Physica A  376, 289-292 (2007). DOI: 10.1016/j.physa.2006.10.059

144.       U. Lucia & G. Gervino. Thermoeconomic analysis of an irreversible Stirling heat pump cycle. The European Physical Journal B - Condensed Matter Physics 50, 367-369 (2006). DOI: 10.1140/epjb/e2006-00060-x

145.       U. Lucia & G. Maino. The relativistic behaviour of the thermodynamic Lagrangian. Il Nuovo Cimento B  121, 213-216 (2006). DOI: 10.1393/ncb/i2006-10035-8

146.       U. Lucia. Valore educativo del pensiero tomista. L'Insegnamento della Matematica e delle Scienze Integrate 308, 143-162 (2007).

147.       U. Lucia. Professionalità docente e norme sulla vigilanza. Didattica delle Scienze e Informatica nella Scuola 249, 60-62 (2007).

148.       U. Lucia. Didattica e psicologia. Emmeciquadro 30, 58-62 (2007).

149.       U. Lucia. Le responsabilità degli alunni e delle famiglie nella scuola. Didattica delle Scienze e Informatica nella Scuola 252, 57-61 (2007).

150.       U. Lucia. A theoretical approach to solar energy buildings. In: J.S. Moreno (Ed.). Progress in Statistical Mechanics Research. Nova Science Publisher Inc., Hauppauge, 15-18, 2007

 

2006

 

151.       U. Lucia. La proposta di Riforma Boselli e l'insegnamento della Fisica. La Fisica nella Scuola - AIF 2, 77-83 (2006).

 

2005

 

152.       U. Lucia. L'insegnamento della matematica nella Riforma scolastica di Paolo Boselli del 1909. L'Insegnamento della Matematica e delle Scienze Integrate 28, 307-332 (2005).

153.       U. Lucia. Problematiche educative e integrazione. Didattica delle Scienze e Informatica nella Scuola 239, 59-61 (2005).

154.       U. Lucia. Il ruolo della dirigenza e del personale della scuola nell'autonomia scolastica. Didattica delle Scienze e Informatica nella Scuola 240, 58-60 (2005).

 

2004

 

155.       U. Lucia & G. Maino. Analytical developments in the Wong–Fung–Tam–Gao radiation model of thermal diffusivity. Nuclear Instruments & Methods in Physics Research B - Beam Interactions with Materials and Atoms  213, 139-143 (2004). DOI: 10.1016/S0168-583X(03)01548-9

156.       U. Lucia. Fondamenti matematici nella stabilità termodinamica: le teorie di Gibbs e Carathéodory. Periodico di Matematiche  VIII, 45-52 (2004).

157.       U. Lucia. Lo sviluppo della teoria di Cantor sui numeri cardinali nell'opera di Cesare Burali-Forti. Didattica delle Scienze e Informatica nella Scuola 233, 21-24 (2005).

 

2002

 

158.       U. Lucia & G. Maino.  Thermodynamical analysis of the dynamics of tumour interaction with the host immune system. Physica A  313, 569-577 (2002). DOI: 10.1016/S0378-4371(02)00980-9

159.       U. Lucia. Didattica speciale e integrazione. Didattica delle Scienze e Informatica nella Scuola 222, 53-55 (2002).

160.       U. Lucia. La didattica: una scienza per l'autonomia scolastica. Riforma & Didattica: tra Formazione e Ricerca 1, 40-45 (2002).

161.       U. Lucia. Funzione docente e assistenza psicologica: la figura del "tutor". Scuola e Didattica 15, 100-103 (2002).

162.       U. Lucia.  Fondamenti matematici di meccanica razionale newtoniana. CLU-Cooperativa Libraria Universitaria, Genova, 2002.

 

2001

 

163.       U. Lucia.  An analytical model for thermal diffusivity measurements of film substrate composite using the mirage technique. ARI  52, 30-32 (2001). DOI: 10.1007/s007770100079

164.       U. Lucia. Irreversibility and entropy in Rational Thermodynamics. Ricerche di Matematica  L1, 77-87 (2001).

165.       U. Lucia. A theorem about the Goldbach hypothesis for the secondary school students. Atti dell'Accademia Peloritana dei Pericolanti, Classe di Scienze Fisiche Matematiche e Naturali  LXXVIII-LXXIX, 101-104 (2001).

 

2000

 

166.       U. Lucia. Physical model for the engineering analysis of the thermoelasticity of solid bodies. Chinese Journal of Mechanical Engineering  13, 165-170 (2000).

 

1999

 

167.       U. Lucia.  The capacitive method as an industrial experimental technique of analysis of the cavitation and two-phase flow. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers E - Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering  213, 57-59 (1999). DOI: 10.1243/0954408991529997

168.       E. Canetta, U. Lucia & G. Maino.  Delbruck and nuclear effects in photon scattering: recent developments. X-Ray Spectrometry 28, 357-371 (1999). DOI: 10.1002/(SICI)1097-4539(199909/10)28:5<357::AID-XRS365>3.0.CO;2-P

 

1998

 

169.       U. Lucia.  Maximum principle and open systems including two-phase flows. Revue Générale de Thermique (International Journal of Thermal Sciences)  37, 813-817 (1998).

170.       M. Causà & U. Lucia. The maximum entropy variation and the calculation of the lattice constant. Il Nuovo Cimento D  20, 807-810 (1998). DOI: 10.1007/BF03185481

171.       M. Bonadies, U. Lucia & F. Pastrone. Thermoelastic stress analysis for linear thermoelastic bodies. Quaderni del Dipartimento di Matematica dell’Università degli Studi di Torino 1, 1-15 (1998).

 

1997

 

172.       U. Lucia.  pn-pair average velocity in statistical model of photofission. Communications in Theoretical Physics  28, 367-368 (1997). DOI: 10.1088/0253-6102/28/3/367

173.       U. Lucia. Total photoabsorption cross section and excitation function in the quasi deuteron energy region. Communications in Theoretical Physics 28, 237-240 (1997). DOI: 10.1088/0253-6102/28/2/237

174.       G. Grazzini & U. Lucia. Global analysis of dissipations due to irreversibility. Revue Générale de Thermique (International Journal of Thermal Sciences) 36, 605-609 (1997). DOI: 10.1016/S0035-3159(97)89987-4

175.       U. Lucia. L'exergia. Didattica delle Scienze e Informatica nella Scuola 191, 59-60 (1997).

176.       U. Lucia. Modello termodinamico di un organismo vivente. Nuova Secondaria 10, 91-93 (1997).

177.       U. Lucia. La termodinamica dell'equilibrio. Nuova Secondaria 6, 82-84(1997).

 

1996

 

178.       U. Lucia. Geometrical characteristic and heat transfer in building’s protruding structure. Il Nuovo Cimento D  18, 41-46 (1996). DOI: 10.1007/BF02532286

179.       G. Grazzini, C. Balocco & U. Lucia.  Measuring thermal properties with the parallel wire method: a comparison of mathematical models. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer  39, 2009-2013 (1996). DOI: 10.1016/0017-9310(95)00311-8

180.       U. Lucia. Esercizi di elettrotecnica. Ugo Boccassi Editore, Alessandria, 1996.

 

1995

 

181.       U. Lucia.  Mathematical consequences of Gyarmati's principle in rational thermodynamics. Il Nuovo Cimento B  110, 1227-1235 (1995). DOI: 10.1007/BF02724612

 

1994

 

182.       U. Lucia. Il campo magnetico terrestre. Nuova Secondaria 6, 77-79 (1994).

183.       U. Lucia. L'ipotesi della struttura atomica della materia. Didattica delle Scienze e Informatica nella Scuola 173, 36-38 (1994).

184.       U. Lucia. La definizione operativa della temperatura assoluta. Didattica delle Scienze e Informatica nella Scuola 174, 28-31 (1994).

 

1993

 

185.       G. Kaniadakis, U. Lucia & P. Quarati. Probability and time of photofission in the quasi deuteron energy region. International Journal of Modern Physics E 2, 827-834 (1993). DOI: 10.1142/S0218301393000376

186.       U. Lucia. Introduzione alla struttura del nucleo atomico. Nuova Secondaria 6, 71-71 (1993).

187.       U. Lucia, E. Carnevale & M. De Lucia. Scenari energetici ed economici per la cogenerazione nelle cartiere. In: Convegno Nazionale Gruppi Combinati: Prospettive Tecniche ed Economiche, SGE (ITA), Milano 21-22 ottobre 1993, 143-151.

 

 

1991

 

188.       U. Lucia. I principi teorici della fusione nucleare. Didattica delle Scienze e Informatica nella Scuola 155, 35-38 (1991).

189.       U. Lucia. La fusione nucleare: le strade esplorate. Didattica delle Scienze e Informatica nella Scuola 156, 31-34 (1991).