Work with thought leaders and academic experts in electrochemistry

Companies can greatly benefit from working with experts in the field of Electrochemistry. These researchers have in-depth knowledge and skills in the study of chemical reactions and processes involving electricity. Here are some ways companies can collaborate with academic researchers in Electrochemistry: 1. Product Development: Electrochemistry experts can contribute to the development of new and improved products, such as batteries, fuel cells, and sensors. Their understanding of electrochemical reactions can help optimize performance and enhance efficiency. 2. Process Optimization: By leveraging their expertise, researchers can assist in optimizing electrochemical processes within manufacturing operations. This can lead to cost savings, improved productivity, and reduced environmental impact. 3. Material Selection: Electrochemistry researchers can provide valuable insights into the selection of materials for specific applications. Their knowledge of electrochemical properties can help identify materials that are corrosion-resistant, have high conductivity, or exhibit desired catalytic behavior. 4. Analytical Techniques: Academic researchers in Electrochemistry are skilled in various analytical techniques used to study electrochemical systems. They can provide expertise in analyzing and interpreting data, helping companies gain a deeper understanding of their electrochemical processes. 5. Problem Solving: Electrochemistry experts are adept at troubleshooting and problem-solving in the field. They can assist companies in identifying and resolving issues related to electrochemical systems, ensuring smooth operations and optimal performance.

Experts on NotedSource with backgrounds in electrochemistry include Michael Hickner, Keisha Walters, Mengying Li, Lang Qin, Weijun Luo, Ph.D., Yuan Yang, Dr. Christopher Baryiames, Ph.D., Samiul Amin, Zhengmao Lu, Oleg Kozlov, Ph.D., Sui Yang, and Nitin Pandey.

Michael Hickner

Michigan State University
Most Relevant Research Interests
Electrochemistry
Other Research Interests (43)
polymers : 3D printing : materials chemistry : energy : water
Colloid and Surface Chemistry
Biochemistry
General Chemistry
Catalysis
And 38 more
About
Michael Hickner is an accomplished researcher and educator with an extensive background in chemical engineering. He received his PhD in Chemical Engineering from Virginia Tech in 2003. For the past 15 years, Hickner has been a Rogerson Endowed Professor at Michigan State University, where he has conducted highly acclaimed research in the areas of sustainable energy technologies and nanomanufacturing. Previous to this appointment, Hickner was a Senior Member of the Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories, where he conducted post-doctoral research in the fields of materials science, nanotechnology, and catalysis. Given his diverse skill set and supportive leadership style, Michigan State students look to Hickner to provide them with the guidance, mentorship, and educational tools necessary to excel in the field of chemical engineering.
Most Relevant Publications (25+)

217 total publications

High Performance Anion Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells Enabled by Fluoropoly(olefin) Membranes

Advanced Functional Materials / May 20, 2019

Zhu, L., Peng, X., Shang, S., Kwasny, M. T., Zimudzi, T. J., Yu, X., Saikia, N., Pan, J., Liu, Z., Tew, G. N., Mustain, W. E., Yandrasits, M., & Hickner, M. A. (2019). High Performance Anion Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells Enabled by Fluoropoly(olefin) Membranes. Advanced Functional Materials, 29(26), 1902059. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.201902059

Ceramic–Salt Composite Electrolytes from Cold Sintering

Advanced Functional Materials / Apr 01, 2019

Lee, W., Lyon, C. K., Seo, J., Lopez‐Hallman, R., Leng, Y., Wang, C., Hickner, M. A., Randall, C. A., & Gomez, E. D. (2019). Ceramic–Salt Composite Electrolytes from Cold Sintering. Advanced Functional Materials, 29(20), 1807872. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.201807872

Substrate‐Dependent Molecular and Nanostructural Orientation of Nafion Thin Films

Advanced Functional Materials / Jul 11, 2019

Kushner, D. I., Kusoglu, A., Podraza, N. J., & Hickner, M. A. (2019). Substrate‐Dependent Molecular and Nanostructural Orientation of Nafion Thin Films. Advanced Functional Materials, 29(37), 1902699. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.201902699

Improved ATR-FTIR detection of hydrocarbons in water with semi-crystalline polyolefin coatings on ATR elements

The Analyst / Jan 01, 2018

Nam, C., Zimudzi, T. J., Wiencek, R. A., Chung, T. C. M., & Hickner, M. A. (2018). Improved ATR-FTIR detection of hydrocarbons in water with semi-crystalline polyolefin coatings on ATR elements. The Analyst, 143(22), 5589–5596. https://doi.org/10.1039/c8an01280f

First-Principles Calculation of Pt Surface Energies in an Electrochemical Environment: Thermodynamic Driving Forces for Surface Faceting and Nanoparticle Reconstruction

Langmuir / Jul 05, 2017

McCrum, I. T., Hickner, M. A., & Janik, M. J. (2017). First-Principles Calculation of Pt Surface Energies in an Electrochemical Environment: Thermodynamic Driving Forces for Surface Faceting and Nanoparticle Reconstruction. Langmuir, 33(28), 7043–7052. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.langmuir.7b01530

Alkaline membrane fuel cells with in-situ cross-linked ionomers

Electrochimica Acta / Jan 01, 2015

Leng, Y., Wang, L., Hickner, M. A., & Wang, C.-Y. (2015). Alkaline membrane fuel cells with in-situ cross-linked ionomers. Electrochimica Acta, 152, 93–100. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.electacta.2014.11.055

Characterization and Chemical Stability of Anion Exchange Membranes Cross-Linked with Polar Electron-Donating Linkers

Journal of The Electrochemical Society / Jan 01, 2015

Amel, A., Smedley, S. B., Dekel, D. R., Hickner, M. A., & Ein-Eli, Y. (2015). Characterization and Chemical Stability of Anion Exchange Membranes Cross-Linked with Polar Electron-Donating Linkers. Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 162(9), F1047–F1055. https://doi.org/10.1149/2.0891509jes

Impact of Substrate and Processing on Confinement of Nafion Thin Films

Advanced Functional Materials / Apr 24, 2014

Kusoglu, A., Kushner, D., Paul, D. K., Karan, K., Hickner, M. A., & Weber, A. Z. (2014). Impact of Substrate and Processing on Confinement of Nafion Thin Films. Advanced Functional Materials, 24(30), 4763–4774. https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.201304311

Influence of Sulfone Linkage on the Stability of Aromatic Quaternary Ammonium Polymers for Alkaline Fuel Cells

Journal of The Electrochemical Society / Jan 01, 2014

Amel, A., Zhu, L., Hickner, M., & Ein-Eli, Y. (2014). Influence of Sulfone Linkage on the Stability of Aromatic Quaternary Ammonium Polymers for Alkaline Fuel Cells. Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 161(5), F615–F621. https://doi.org/10.1149/2.044405jes

Poly(vinyl alcohol) separators improve the coulombic efficiency of activated carbon cathodes in microbial fuel cells

Electrochemistry Communications / Sep 01, 2013

Chen, G., Zhang, F., Logan, B. E., & Hickner, M. A. (2013). Poly(vinyl alcohol) separators improve the coulombic efficiency of activated carbon cathodes in microbial fuel cells. Electrochemistry Communications, 34, 150–152. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.elecom.2013.05.026

Selective anion exchange membranes for high coulombic efficiency vanadium redox flow batteries

Electrochemistry Communications / Jan 01, 2013

Chen, D., Hickner, M. A., Agar, E., & Kumbur, E. C. (2013). Selective anion exchange membranes for high coulombic efficiency vanadium redox flow batteries. Electrochemistry Communications, 26, 37–40. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.elecom.2012.10.007

Species transport mechanisms governing capacity loss in vanadium flow batteries: Comparing Nafion® and sulfonated Radel membranes

Electrochimica Acta / May 01, 2013

Agar, E., Knehr, K. W., Chen, D., Hickner, M. A., & Kumbur, E. C. (2013). Species transport mechanisms governing capacity loss in vanadium flow batteries: Comparing Nafion® and sulfonated Radel membranes. Electrochimica Acta, 98, 66–74. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.electacta.2013.03.030

Chemical and mechanical degradation of sulfonated poly(sulfone) membranes in vanadium redox flow batteries

Journal of Applied Electrochemistry / May 03, 2011

Kim, S., Tighe, T. B., Schwenzer, B., Yan, J., Zhang, J., Liu, J., Yang, Z., & Hickner, M. A. (2011). Chemical and mechanical degradation of sulfonated poly(sulfone) membranes in vanadium redox flow batteries. Journal of Applied Electrochemistry, 41(10), 1201–1213. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10800-011-0313-0

Corrigendum to “Cycling performance and efficiency of sulfonated poly(sulfone) membranes in vanadium redox flow batteries” [Electrochem. Commun. 12 (11) (2010) 1650–1653]

Electrochemistry Communications / May 01, 2011

Kim, S., Yan, J., Schwenzer, B., Zhang, J., Li, L., Liu, J., Yang, Z. (Gary), & Hickner, M. A. (2011). Corrigendum to “Cycling performance and efficiency of sulfonated poly(sulfone) membranes in vanadium redox flow batteries” [Electrochem. Commun. 12 (11) (2010) 1650–1653]. Electrochemistry Communications, 13(5), 525. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.elecom.2011.04.001

Zeta Potential of Ion-Conductive Membranes by Streaming Current Measurements

Langmuir / Mar 28, 2011

Xie, H., Saito, T., & Hickner, M. A. (2011). Zeta Potential of Ion-Conductive Membranes by Streaming Current Measurements. Langmuir, 27(8), 4721–4727. https://doi.org/10.1021/la105120f

Cycling performance and efficiency of sulfonated poly(sulfone) membranes in vanadium redox flow batteries

Electrochemistry Communications / Nov 01, 2010

Kim, S., Yan, J., Schwenzer, B., Zhang, J., Li, L., Liu, J., Yang, Z. (Gary), & Hickner, M. A. (2010). Cycling performance and efficiency of sulfonated poly(sulfone) membranes in vanadium redox flow batteries. Electrochemistry Communications, 12(11), 1650–1653. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.elecom.2010.09.018

Investigation of ionic polymer cathode binders for microbial fuel cells

Electrochimica Acta / Mar 01, 2010

Saito, T., Merrill, M. D., Watson, V. J., Logan, B. E., & Hickner, M. A. (2010). Investigation of ionic polymer cathode binders for microbial fuel cells. Electrochimica Acta, 55(9), 3398–3403. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.electacta.2010.01.009

Observations of Transient Flooding in a Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Using Time-Resolved Neutron Radiography

Journal of The Electrochemical Society / Jan 01, 2010

Hickner, M. A., Siegel, N. P., Chen, K. S., Hussey, D. S., & Jacobson, D. L. (2010). Observations of Transient Flooding in a Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Using Time-Resolved Neutron Radiography. Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 157(1), B32. https://doi.org/10.1149/1.3250864

Using Cyclic Voltammetry to Measure Bandgap Modulation of Functionalized Carbon Nanotubes

Electrochemical and Solid-State Letters / Jan 01, 2010

Gross, M. L., & Hickner, M. A. (2010). Using Cyclic Voltammetry to Measure Bandgap Modulation of Functionalized Carbon Nanotubes. Electrochemical and Solid-State Letters, 13(2), K5. https://doi.org/10.1149/1.3264094

Transport Properties and Performance of Polymer Electrolyte Membranes for the Hybrid Sulfur Electrolyzer

Journal of The Electrochemical Society / Jan 01, 2009

Staser, J. A., Norman, K., Fujimoto, C. H., Hickner, M. A., & Weidner, J. W. (2009). Transport Properties and Performance of Polymer Electrolyte Membranes for the Hybrid Sulfur Electrolyzer. Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 156(7), B842. https://doi.org/10.1149/1.3129676

In Situ High-Resolution Neutron Radiography of Cross-Sectional Liquid Water Profiles in Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells

Journal of The Electrochemical Society / Jan 01, 2008

Hickner, M. A., Siegel, N. P., Chen, K. S., Hussey, D. S., Jacobson, D. L., & Arif, M. (2008). In Situ High-Resolution Neutron Radiography of Cross-Sectional Liquid Water Profiles in Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells. Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 155(4), B427. https://doi.org/10.1149/1.2826287

Modeling and high-resolution-imaging studies of water-content profiles in a polymer-electrolyte-fuel-cell membrane-electrode assembly

Electrochimica Acta / Nov 01, 2008

Weber, A. Z., & Hickner, M. A. (2008). Modeling and high-resolution-imaging studies of water-content profiles in a polymer-electrolyte-fuel-cell membrane-electrode assembly. Electrochimica Acta, 53(26), 7668–7674. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.electacta.2008.05.018

Understanding Liquid Water Distribution and Removal Phenomena in an Operating PEMFC via Neutron Radiography

Journal of The Electrochemical Society / Jan 01, 2008

Hickner, M. A., Siegel, N. P., Chen, K. S., Hussey, D. S., Jacobson, D. L., & Arif, M. (2008). Understanding Liquid Water Distribution and Removal Phenomena in an Operating PEMFC via Neutron Radiography. Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 155(3), B294. https://doi.org/10.1149/1.2825298

Directly Copolymerized Poly(arylene sulfide sulfone) and Poly(arylene ether sulfone) Disulfonated Copolymers for Use in Ionic Polymer Transducers

Journal of The Electrochemical Society / Jan 01, 2007

Wiles, K. B., Akle, B. J., Hickner, M. A., Bennett, M., Leo, D. J., & McGrath, J. E. (2007). Directly Copolymerized Poly(arylene sulfide sulfone) and Poly(arylene ether sulfone) Disulfonated Copolymers for Use in Ionic Polymer Transducers. Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 154(6), P77. https://doi.org/10.1149/1.2718478

Real-Time Imaging of Liquid Water in an Operating Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell

Journal of The Electrochemical Society / Jan 01, 2006

Hickner, M. A., Siegel, N. P., Chen, K. S., McBrayer, D. N., Hussey, D. S., Jacobson, D. L., & Arif, M. (2006). Real-Time Imaging of Liquid Water in an Operating Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell. Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 153(5), A902. https://doi.org/10.1149/1.2184893

Keisha Walters

I am the Conoco-Dupont Professor of Chemical, Biological and Materials Engineering at the University of Oklahoma (OU), and I have experience in industry (R&D, Milliken Chemical).
Most Relevant Research Interests
Electrochemistry
Other Research Interests (44)
chemical engineering
polymers
nanotechnology
material science
General Materials Science
And 39 more
About
Chemical engineering expertise focused on polymer-based material synthesis, modification, and application and experimental and computational transport (momentum, heat, and mass) modeling. Specialties: material synthesis and characterization: bulk and surface initiated polymerization, stimuli responsive polymers, renewable polymers (bioplastics), lung simulation, transport modeling, nano- and micro-particles, and surface modification FTIR, XPS/ESCA, TGA, DSC, GPC, CA, AFM, T/SEM, LS
Most Relevant Publications (3+)

49 total publications

Janus Magnetic Nanoparticles with a Bicompartmental Polymer Brush Prepared Using Electrostatic Adsorption to Facilitate Toposelective Surface-Initiated ATRP

Langmuir / Jun 04, 2014

Vasquez, E. S., Chu, I.-W., & Walters, K. B. (2014). Janus Magnetic Nanoparticles with a Bicompartmental Polymer Brush Prepared Using Electrostatic Adsorption to Facilitate Toposelective Surface-Initiated ATRP. Langmuir, 30(23), 6858–6866. https://doi.org/10.1021/la500824r

XPS Study on the Use of 3-Aminopropyltriethoxysilane to Bond Chitosan to a Titanium Surface

Langmuir / May 09, 2007

Martin, H. J., Schulz, K. H., Bumgardner, J. D., & Walters, K. B. (2007). XPS Study on the Use of 3-Aminopropyltriethoxysilane to Bond Chitosan to a Titanium Surface. Langmuir, 23(12), 6645–6651. https://doi.org/10.1021/la063284v

Surface Characterization of Linear Low-Density Polyethylene Films Modified with Fluorinated Additives

Langmuir / Jun 05, 2003

Walters, K. B., Schwark, D. W., & Hirt, D. E. (2003). Surface Characterization of Linear Low-Density Polyethylene Films Modified with Fluorinated Additives. Langmuir, 19(14), 5851–5860. https://doi.org/10.1021/la026293m

Yuan Yang

Assistant Professor at Columbia University
Most Relevant Research Interests
Electrochemistry
Other Research Interests (46)
General Medicine
General Energy
Colloid and Surface Chemistry
Biochemistry
General Chemistry
And 41 more
About
Yuan Yang is an Assistant Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at Columbia University. He received his Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Stanford University in 2012. His research interests include nanomaterials and optoelectronic devices. He has published over 50 papers in peer-reviewed journals and has been awarded several patents.
Most Relevant Publications (12+)

142 total publications

Modeling Isotope Separation in Electrochemical Lithium Deposition

Journal of The Electrochemical Society / Mar 01, 2022

Wild, J., Wang, P., Jin, T., & Yang, Y. (2022). Modeling Isotope Separation in Electrochemical Lithium Deposition. Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 169(3), 032504. https://doi.org/10.1149/1945-7111/ac5854

Chemical Heterogeneity in PAN/LLZTO Composite Electrolytes by Synchrotron Imaging

Journal of The Electrochemical Society / Nov 01, 2021

Xu, T., Chen, C., Jin, T., Lou, S., Zhang, R., Xiao, X., Huang, X., & Yang, Y. (2021). Chemical Heterogeneity in PAN/LLZTO Composite Electrolytes by Synchrotron Imaging. Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 168(11), 110522. https://doi.org/10.1149/1945-7111/ac352a

Scalable Aqueous Processing‐Based Passive Daytime Radiative Cooling Coatings

Advanced Functional Materials / Feb 26, 2021

Huang, W., Chen, Y., Luo, Y., Mandal, J., Li, W., Chen, M., Tsai, C., Shan, Z., Yu, N., & Yang, Y. (2021). Scalable Aqueous Processing‐Based Passive Daytime Radiative Cooling Coatings. Advanced Functional Materials, 31(19), 2010334. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202010334

Determining the Length Scale of Transport Impedances in Li-Ion Electrodes: Li(Ni0.33Mn0.33Co0.33)O2

Journal of The Electrochemical Society / Jan 06, 2020

Hui, Z., Mayilvahanan, K. S., Yang, Y., & West, A. C. (2020). Determining the Length Scale of Transport Impedances in Li-Ion Electrodes: Li(Ni0.33Mn0.33Co0.33)O2. Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 167(10), 100542. https://doi.org/10.1149/1945-7111/ab9cce

New Insights into Nail Penetration of Li‐Ion Batteries: Effects of Heterogeneous Contact Resistance

Batteries & Supercaps / Jul 18, 2019

Chen, M., Ye, Q., Shi, C., Cheng, Q., Qie, B., Liao, X., Zhai, H., He, Y., & Yang, Y. (2019). New Insights into Nail Penetration of Li‐Ion Batteries: Effects of Heterogeneous Contact Resistance. Batteries & Supercaps, 2(10), 874–881. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/batt.201900081

A Scalable Dealloying Technique To Create Thermally Stable Plasmonic Nickel Selective Solar Absorbers

ACS Applied Energy Materials / Aug 16, 2019

Chen, M., Mandal, J., Ye, Q., Li, A., Cheng, Q., Gong, T., Jin, T., He, Y., Yu, N., & Yang, Y. (2019). A Scalable Dealloying Technique To Create Thermally Stable Plasmonic Nickel Selective Solar Absorbers. ACS Applied Energy Materials, 2(9), 6551–6557. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsaem.9b01112

Degradation mechanisms of high capacity 18650 cells containing Si-graphite anode and nickel-rich NMC cathode

Electrochimica Acta / Feb 01, 2019

Li, X., Colclasure, A. M., Finegan, D. P., Ren, D., Shi, Y., Feng, X., Cao, L., Yang, Y., & Smith, K. (2019). Degradation mechanisms of high capacity 18650 cells containing Si-graphite anode and nickel-rich NMC cathode. Electrochimica Acta, 297, 1109–1120. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.electacta.2018.11.194

Li 4 Ti 5 O 12 : A Visible‐to‐Infrared Broadband Electrochromic Material for Optical and Thermal Management

Advanced Functional Materials / Jul 31, 2018

Mandal, J., Du, S., Dontigny, M., Zaghib, K., Yu, N., & Yang, Y. (2018). Li 4 Ti 5 O 12  : A Visible‐to‐Infrared Broadband Electrochromic Material for Optical and Thermal Management. Advanced Functional Materials, 28(36), 1802180. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.201802180

12-Silicotungstic Acid Doped Phosphoric Acid Imbibed Polybenzimidazole for Enhanced Protonic Conductivity for High Temperature Fuel Cell Applications

Journal of The Electrochemical Society / Jan 01, 2017

Nguyen, V. T., Ziolo, J. T., Yang, Y., Diercks, D., Alfaro, S. M., Hjuler, H. A., Steenberg, T., & Herring, A. M. (2017). 12-Silicotungstic Acid Doped Phosphoric Acid Imbibed Polybenzimidazole for Enhanced Protonic Conductivity for High Temperature Fuel Cell Applications. Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 164(6), F504–F513. https://doi.org/10.1149/2.0331706jes

A Highly Hydroxide Conductive, Chemically Stable Anion Exchange Membrane, Poly(2,6 dimethyl 1,4 phenylene oxide)-b-Poly(vinyl benzyl trimethyl ammonium), for Electrochemical Applications

Journal of The Electrochemical Society / Jan 01, 2016

Pandey, T. P., Sarode, H. N., Yang, Y., Yang, Y., Vezzù, K., Noto, V. D., Seifert, S., Knauss, D. M., Liberatore, M. W., & Herring, A. M. (2016). A Highly Hydroxide Conductive, Chemically Stable Anion Exchange Membrane, Poly(2,6 dimethyl 1,4 phenylene oxide)-b-Poly(vinyl benzyl trimethyl ammonium), for Electrochemical Applications. Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 163(7), H513–H520. https://doi.org/10.1149/2.0421607jes

Novel Processing of a Poly(phenyleneoxide) −b–Poly(vinylbenzyltrimethylammonium) Copolymer Anion Exchange Membrane; The Effect On Mechanical And Transport Properties

Electrochimica Acta / Dec 01, 2016

Pandey, T. P., Seifert, S., Yang, Y., Yang, Y., Knauss, D. M., Liberatore, M. W., & Herring, A. M. (2016). Novel Processing of a Poly(phenyleneoxide) −b–Poly(vinylbenzyltrimethylammonium) Copolymer Anion Exchange Membrane; The Effect On Mechanical And Transport Properties. Electrochimica Acta, 222, 1545–1554. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.electacta.2016.11.137

Preparation and characterization of an alkaline anion exchange membrane from chlorinated poly(propylene) aminated with branched poly(ethyleneimine)

Electrochimica Acta / Nov 01, 2013

Maes, A. M., Pandey, T. P., Vandiver, M. A., Lundquist, L. K., Yang, Y., Horan, J. L., Krosovsky, A., Liberatore, M. W., Seifert, S., & Herring, A. M. (2013). Preparation and characterization of an alkaline anion exchange membrane from chlorinated poly(propylene) aminated with branched poly(ethyleneimine). Electrochimica Acta, 110, 260–266. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.electacta.2013.04.033

Samiul Amin

Professor of Practice at University of Miami Professor of Practice and Director ECAP at University of Miami with expertise in Formulation Design, Rheology, Biosurfactants, Biopolymers and Materials Science.
Most Relevant Research Interests
Electrochemistry
Other Research Interests (50)
Complex Fluids
Rheology
Microrheology
Protein Aggregation
Colloid and Surface Chemistry
And 45 more
About
With over 22 years of industry and academic experience in SoftMatter, colloids, and complex fluids, I am a Professor of Practice and Director of the Engineering Corporate Affiliate Program (ECAP) at the University of Miami. My mission is to bridge the gap between engineering education/research and industry needs, and to foster a culture of creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship among students and faculty. I am also co-founder of FastFormulator a Formulation Design Lab developing novel sustainable formulations for a wide range of industries utilizing an integrated approach of High THroughput FOrmulation Automation/Advanced CHaracterization/AI-ML and based on deep colloid science/complex fluids insights. <br> As a leading researcher and consultant in formulation design and performance optimization of consumer, cosmetic, biopharmaceutical, and homecare products, I collaborate with multiple global companies and organizations to develop novel and sustainable solutions based on high throughput formulation, AI/ML, advanced characterization and novel sustainable materials. I also teach courses in polymers, surfactants, emulsions, rheology, tribology, and innovation management, and chair international conferences in my field of expertise. I am passionate about advancing the science and engineering of complex fluids and cosmetics, and sharing my knowledge and insights with the next generation of engineers and innovators.
Most Relevant Publications (5+)

68 total publications

Concentration Fluctuations in CTAB/NaSal Solutions

Langmuir / Nov 27, 2001

Amin, S., Kermis, T. W., van Zanten, R. M., Dees, S. J., & van Zanten, J. H. (2001). Concentration Fluctuations in CTAB/NaSal Solutions. Langmuir, 17(26), 8055–8061. https://doi.org/10.1021/la010844b

Tracer Microrheology Study of a Hydrophobically Modified Comblike Associative Polymer

Langmuir / Mar 24, 2015

Abdala, A. A., Amin, S., van Zanten, J. H., & Khan, S. A. (2015). Tracer Microrheology Study of a Hydrophobically Modified Comblike Associative Polymer. Langmuir, 31(13), 3944–3951. https://doi.org/10.1021/la504904n

Full Characterization of Colloidal Dynamics at Low Péclet Numbers

Langmuir / Sep 16, 2015

Guzman-Sepulveda, J. R., Amin, S., Lewis, E. N., & Dogariu, A. (2015). Full Characterization of Colloidal Dynamics at Low Péclet Numbers. Langmuir, 31(38), 10351–10357. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.langmuir.5b02665

Linear-to-Branched Micelles Transition: A Rheometry and Diffusing Wave Spectroscopy (DWS) Study

Langmuir / Dec 16, 2008

Oelschlaeger, C., Schopferer, M., Scheffold, F., & Willenbacher, N. (2008). Linear-to-Branched Micelles Transition: A Rheometry and Diffusing Wave Spectroscopy (DWS) Study. Langmuir, 25(2), 716–723. https://doi.org/10.1021/la802323x

Liposomes Entrapped in Biopolymer Hydrogels Can Spontaneously Release into the External Solution

Langmuir / Jun 16, 2020

Thompson, B. R., Zarket, B. C., Lauten, E. H., Amin, S., Muthukrishnan, S., & Raghavan, S. R. (2020). Liposomes Entrapped in Biopolymer Hydrogels Can Spontaneously Release into the External Solution. Langmuir, 36(26), 7268–7276. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.langmuir.0c00596

Example electrochemistry projects

How can companies collaborate more effectively with researchers, experts, and thought leaders to make progress on electrochemistry?

Development of High-performance Batteries

An Electrochemistry expert can collaborate with a battery manufacturer to develop high-performance batteries with improved energy density and longer lifespan. By optimizing electrode materials and electrolyte compositions, they can enhance battery performance and address challenges related to capacity fade and degradation.

Design of Efficient Fuel Cells

Working with an Electrochemistry researcher, a company can design and optimize fuel cells for various applications, such as automotive and stationary power generation. The researcher can contribute to improving fuel cell efficiency, durability, and cost-effectiveness by exploring novel catalysts, membrane materials, and electrode architectures.

Development of Electrochemical Sensors

An academic researcher in Electrochemistry can collaborate with a sensor manufacturer to develop advanced electrochemical sensors for environmental monitoring, healthcare, or industrial applications. They can design and optimize sensor platforms, select suitable electrode materials, and develop sensitive and selective detection methods.

Optimization of Electroplating Processes

By collaborating with an Electrochemistry expert, a company involved in electroplating can optimize their processes to achieve uniform and high-quality coatings. The researcher can assist in selecting appropriate plating bath compositions, optimizing current densities, and improving deposition rates while minimizing defects and waste.

Investigation of Corrosion Mechanisms

An academic researcher specializing in Electrochemistry can work with a company to investigate corrosion mechanisms and develop corrosion prevention strategies. By studying electrochemical reactions at the metal-electrolyte interface, they can identify factors contributing to corrosion and propose effective mitigation techniques.