Elton Cairns

Elton Cairns

Contact Information

Phone: 510-486-5028

Awards

Fellow of Electrochemistry Society -  April 20th 2010

For his research of a wide range of electrochemical energy conversion technologies, including the first fuel cells in space (Gemini Program), direct hydrocarbon fuel cells, high-temperature molten salt cells, zinc-nickel oxide cells for electric vehicles, lithium ion cells, lithium-sulfur cells, and electrocatalysts for direct methanol fuel cells.

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Sackler Lecture -  September 16th 2009

Elton Cairns, former Director of the Environmental Energy Technologies Division has been selected to deliver the 2009-2010 Sackler Lecture of Tel Aviv University, Israel. Sackler Lectureships are sponsored by the Mortimer and Raymond Sackler Institute of Advanced Studies. Cairns will deliver his lecture during the spring of 2010. His research in EETD addresses fundamental properties and behavior of electrodes employed in high-performance rechargeable batteries and fuel cells.

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Honorary Member, International Society of Electrochemistry -  September 30th 2005

Elton Cairns was elected an Honorary Member of the International Society of Electrochemistry for his scientific contributions and his collaborations with the ISE.

Melvin Calvin Medal of Distinction, University Honors Committee -  March 2nd 1998

For Distinguished Lifetime Achievement in Electro Chemistry.

1992 R&D 100 Award -  August 11th 1992

Selcted by R&D Magazine as one of the 100 most technically significant new products of the year. For the development of alkaline-fluoride-carbonate electrolyte for zinc/nickel oxide batteries.

Journal and Editorial Board Memberships

Current Topics in Electrochemistry, Editorial Advisory Board
International Journal of Electrochemical Science, International Advisory Board
New Trends and Approaches in Electrochemical Technology, VCH, Editorial Board
International Journal of Chemical and Biochemical Sciences, Advisory Board
Versita Open Access Journals, Editorial Advisory Board
ScienceOpen GMBH, Editorial Board
Journal of Chemistry & Chemical Synthesis, Editorial Board

Publications

2019

A sustainable sulfur–carbonaceous composite electrode toward high specific energy rechargeable cells

Authors: Hwa, Yoon; Hyo Won Kim; Hao Shen; Dilworth Y Parkinson; Bryan D McCloskey, and Elton J Cairns.
10/2019

Three-Dimensionally Aligned Sulfur Electrodes by Directional Freeze Tape Casting

Authors: Hwa, Yoon; Eongyu Yi; Hao Shen; Younghoon Sung; Jiawei Kou; Kai Chen; Dilworth Y Parkinson; Marca M Doeff, and Elton J Cairns.
06/2019

2014

Understanding the degradation mechanism of rechargeable lithium/sulfur cells: a comprehensive study of the sulfur–graphene oxide cathode after discharge–charge cycling

Authors: Feng, Xuefei; Min-Kyu Song; Wayne C Stolte; David Gardenghi; Duo Zhang; Xuhui Sun; Junfa Zhu; Elton J Cairns, and Jinghua Guo.
08/2014

Comparisons of heat treatment on the electrochemical performance of different carbons for lithium-oxygen cells

Authors: Guan, Peng; Guixin Wang; Chunhui Luo; Kangping Yan; Elton J Cairns, and Xueshan Hu.
05/2014

Durable Carbon-Coated Li2S Core–Shell Spheres for High Performance Lithium/Sulfur Cells

Authors: Nan, Caiyun; Zhan Lin; Honggang Liao; Min-Kyu Song; Yadong Li, and Elton J Cairns.
03/2014

2013

A long-life, high-rate lithium/sulfur cell: a multifaceted approach to enhancing cell performance

Authors: Song, Min-Kyu; Yuegang Zhang, and Elton J Cairns.
12/2013

High Performance Lithium/Sulfur Cells with a Bi-functionally Immobilized Sulfur Cathode

Authors: Lin, Zhan; Caiyun Nan; Yifan Ye; Jinghua Guo; Junfa Zhu, and Elton J Cairns.
10/2013

Lithium/sulfur batteries with high specific energy: old challenges and new opportunities

Authors: Song, Min-Kyu; Elton J Cairns, and Yuegang Zhang.
03/2013

2012

Nanostructured Li2S–C composites as cathode material for high-energy lithium/sulfur batteries

Authors: Cai, Kunpeng; Min-Kyu Song; Elton J Cairns, and Yuegang Zhang.
12/2012

Nanoconic TiO2 hollow spheres: novel buffers architectured for high-capacity anode materials

Authors: Lei, Jianfei; Weishan Li; Xiaoping Li, and Elton J Cairns.
10/2012

Nano-carbon/sulfur composite cathode materials with carbon nanofiber as electrical conductor for advanced secondary lithium/sulfur cells

Authors: Rao, Mumin; Xiangyun Song, and Elton J Cairns.
05/2012

Porous carbon-sulfur composite cathode for lithium/sulfur cells

Authors: Rao, Mumin; Weishan Li, and Elton J Cairns.
04/2012

Carbon nanofiber–sulfur composite cathode materials with different binders for secondary Li/S cells

Authors: Rao, Mumin; Xiangyun Song; Honggang Liao, and Elton J Cairns.
03/2012

SnS2 nanoparticle loaded graphene nanocomposites for superior energy storage

Authors: Ji, Liwen; Huolin L Xin; Tevye R Kuykendall; Shao-Ling Wu; Haimei Zheng; Mumin Rao; Elton J Cairns; Vincent S Battaglia, and Yuegang Zhang.
03/2012

2011

Graphene oxide as a sulfur immobilizer in high performance lithium/sulfur cells

Authors: Ji, Liwen; Mumin Rao; Haimei Zheng; Liang Zhang; Yuanchang Li; Wenhui Duan; Jinghua Guo; Elton J Cairns, and Yuegang Zhang.
10/2011

Porous carbon nanofiber–sulfur composite electrodes for lithium/sulfur cells

Authors: Ji, Liwen; Mumin Rao; Shaul Aloni; Lei Wang; Elton J Cairns, and Yuegang Zhang.
10/2011

Electrochemical performance of TiO2 and NiO as fuel cell electrode additives

Authors: Park, Bongok, and Elton J Cairns.
01/2011

2010

Aqueous carbonate electrolyte fuel cells

Authors: Cairns, Elton J; Wolf Vielstich; Arnold Lamm; Hubert A Gasteiger, and Harumi Yokokawa.
12/2010

History of low temperature fuel cells

Authors: Sandstede, Gerd; Elton J Cairns; Vladimir S Bagotsky; Klaus Wiesener; Wolf Vielstich; Arnold Lamm; Hubert A Gasteiger, and Harumi Yokokawa.
12/2010

Depth profile analysis of a cycled lithium ion manganese oxide battery electrode via the valence state of manganese, with soft X-ray emission spectroscopy

Authors: Braun, Artur; Hongxin Wang; Tobias Funk; Soenke Seifert, and Elton J Cairns.
11/2010

Structural and Electrochemical Investigation of Li(Ni0.4Co0.15Al0.05Mn0.4)O2 Cathode Material

Authors: Rumble, C; Thomas E Conry; Marca M Doeff; Elton J Cairns; James E Penner-Hahn, and Aniruddha Deb.
10/2010

Batteries for electric and hybrid-electric vehicles

Authors: Cairns, Elton J, and Paul Albertus.
07/2010

2009

Electro-oxidation kinetics of adsorbed CO on platinum electrocatalysts

Authors: McGrath, Patrick; Aurora Marie Fojas; Jeffrey A Reimer, and Elton J Cairns.
11/2009

2008

Rechargeable LiFePO4 Cells Using N-Methyl-N-butyl pyrrolidinium bis(trifluoromethane sulfonyl)imide-LiTFSI Electrolyte Incorporating Polymer Additives

Authors: Shin, Joon Ho; Pratyay Basak; John B Kerr, and Elton J Cairns.
12/2008

Site-dependent C chemical shifts of CO adsorbed on Pt electrocatalysts

Authors: McGrath, Patrick; Aurora Marie Fojas; Jeffrey A Reimer, and Elton J Cairns.
09/2008

Characterization of N-methyl-N-butylpyrrolidinium bis (trifluoromethanesulfonyl) imide-LiTFSI-tetra (ethylene glycol) dimethyl ether mixtures as a Li metal cell electrolyte

Authors: Shin, Joon Ho, and Elton J Cairns.
03/2008

N-Methyl-(n-butyl)pyrrolidinium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide-LiTFSI-poly(ethylene glycol) dimethyl ether mixture as a Li/S cell electrolyte

Authors: Shin, Joon Ho, and Elton J Cairns.

2007

Characterizing electrocatalytic surfaces: Electrochemical and NMR studies of methanol and carbon monoxide on Pt/C

Authors: McGrath, Patrick; Aurora Marie Fojas; Benjamin M Rush; Jeffrey A Reimer, and Elton J Cairns.
12/2007

Structure and electrochemical characterization of LiNi0.3Co0.3Mn0.3Fe0.1O2 cathode for lithium secondary battery

Authors: Son, Jong-Tae, and Elton J Cairns.
09/2007

In situ X-ray absorption spectroscopic study of Li1.05Ni0.35Co0.25Mn0.4O2 cathode material coated with LiCoO2

Authors: Deb, Aniruddha; Uwe Bergmann; Stephen P Cramer, and Elton J Cairns.
04/2007

Al-laminated film packaged organic radical battery for high-power applications

Authors: Nakahara, Kentaro; Jiro Iriyama; Shigeyuki Iwasa; Masahiro Suguro; Masaharu Satoh, and Elton J Cairns.
01/2007

Characterization of electrospun PVDF fiber-based polymer electrolytes

Authors: Choi, Sung Won; Jeong Rae Kim; Young Rack Ahn; Seong Mu Jo, and Elton J Cairns.
01/2007

Cell properties for modified PTMA cathodes of organic radical batteries

Authors: Nakahara, Kentaro; Jiro Iriyama; Shigeyuki Iwasa; Masahiro Suguro; Masaharu Satoh, and Elton J Cairns.

High-rate capable organic radical cathodes for lithium rechargeable batteries

Authors: Nakahara, Kentaro; Jiro Iriyama; Shigeyuki Iwasa; Masahiro Suguro; Masaharu Satoh, and Elton J Cairns.

Lithium K(1s) synchrotron NEXAFS spectra of lithium-ion battery cathode, anode and electrolyte materials

Authors: Braun, Artur; Hongxin Wang; Joongpyo Shim; Steven S Lee, and Elton J Cairns.

2006

Lanthanide–Platinum Intermetallic Compounds as Anode Electrocatalysts for Direct Ethanol PEM Fuel Cells I. Synthesis and Characterization of LnPt2 (Ln= Ce, Pr) Nanopowders

Authors: Lux, Kenneth W, and Elton J Cairns.
04/2006

Lanthanide–Platinum Intermetallic Compounds as Anode Electrocatalysts for Direct Ethanol PEM Fuel Cells II. Performance of LnPt2 (Ln= Ce, Pr) Nanopowders in an Operating PEM Fuel Cell

Authors: Lux, Kenneth W, and Elton J Cairns.
04/2006

Characterization of La0.8Sr0.2FeO3- δ and La0.7Sr0.2FeO3- δ as a function of temperature by x-ray absorption spectroscopy

Authors: Deb, Aniruddha; James M Ralph; Elton J Cairns, and Uwe Bergmann.
03/2006

Local structure of LiNi0.5Mn0.5O2 cathode material probed by in situ X-ray absorption spectroscopy

Authors: Deb, Aniruddha; Uwe Bergmann; Stephen P Cramer, and Elton J Cairns.
01/2006

Preparation and Characterization of Li1.05[Ni0.35Co0.25Mn0.4]O2 as a Cathode Material for Rechargeable Lithium Cells

Authors: Son, Jong-Tae, and Elton J Cairns.
01/2006

An effective stochastic excitation strategy for finding elusive NMR signals from solids

Authors: Wilcke, Sam L; Elton J Cairns, and Jeffrey A Reimer.

Electrochemical and spectroscopic measurements for stable nitroxyl radicals

Authors: Nakahara, Kentaro; Shigeyuki Iwasa; Jiro Iriyama; Yukiko Morioka; Masahiro Suguro; Masaharu Satoh, and Elton J Cairns.

In situ X-ray absorption spectroscopy--A probe of cathode materials for Li-ion cells

Authors: Deb, Aniruddha, and Elton J Cairns.

2005

Structural investigations of LiFePO4 electrodes and in situ studies by Fe X-ray absorption spectroscopy

Authors: Deb, Aniruddha; Uwe Bergmann; Stephen P Cramer, and Elton J Cairns.
09/2005

Layered nickel oxide-based cathodes for lithium cells: Analysis of performance loss mechanisms

Authors: Kerlau, Marie; Jeffrey A Reimer, and Elton J Cairns.
07/2005

In situ x-ray absorption spectroscopic study of the Li[Ni1/3Co1/3Mn1/3]O2 cathode material

Authors: Deb, Aniruddha; Uwe Bergmann; Stephen P Cramer, and Elton J Cairns.
06/2005

Self-discharge of lithium–sulfur cells using stainless-steel current-collectors

Authors: Ryu, Ho-Suk; Hyo-Jun Ahn; Ki-Won Kim; Jou-Hyeon Ahn; Jeong Yong Lee, and Elton J Cairns.
02/2005

Investigation of particle isolation in Li-ion battery electrodes using 7Li NMR spectroscopy

Authors: Kerlau, Marie; Jeffrey A Reimer, and Elton J Cairns.

Synchrotron X-Ray Absorption Study of LiFePO4 Electrodes

Authors: Haas, Otto; Aniruddha Deb; Elton J Cairns, and Alexander Wokaun.

2004

X-ray absorption spectroscopy study of the LixFePO4 cathode during cycling using a novel electrochemical in situ reaction cell

Authors: Deb, Aniruddha; Uwe Bergmann; Elton J Cairns, and Stephen P Cramer.
11/2004

Structural investigations of LiFePO4 electrodes by Fe X-ray absorption spectroscopy

Authors: Deb, Aniruddha; Uwe Bergmann; Elton J Cairns, and Stephen P Cramer.
06/2004

Cu2Sb thin-film electrodes prepared by pulsed laser deposition for lithium batteries

Authors: Song, Seung-Wan; Ronald P Reade; Elton J Cairns; Jack T Vaughey; Michael M Thackeray, and Kathryn A Striebel.
05/2004

Diagnostic analysis of electrodes from high-power lithium-ion cells cycled under different conditions

Authors: Striebel, Kathryn A; Joongpyo Shim; Elton J Cairns; Robert Kostecki; Young Joo Lee; Jeffrey A Reimer; Thomas J Richardson; Philip N Ross; Xiangyun Song, and Guorong V Zhuang.
05/2004

Batteries, Overview

Authors: Cairns, Elton J, and Cutler J Cleveland.

Mechanism of Lithium Insertion into Magnesium Silicide

Authors: Roberts, Gregory A; Elton J Cairns, and Jeffrey A Reimer.

2003

Influence of substitution on the structure and electrochemistry of layered manganese oxides

Authors: Eriksson, Tom A; Young Joo Lee; Joel Hollingsworth; Jeffrey A Reimer; Elton J Cairns; Xiao-Feng Zhang, and Marca M Doeff.
11/2003

Electrochemical in situ reaction cell for X-ray scattering, diffraction and spectroscopy

Authors: Braun, Artur; Shawn Shrout; Alison C Fowlks; Bopamo A Osaisai; Sönke Seifert; Eric Granlund, and Elton J Cairns.
07/2003

Amorphous and nanocrystalline Mg2Si thin-film electrodes

Authors: Song, Seung-Wan; Kathryn A Striebel; Xiangyun Song, and Elton J Cairns.
06/2003

Sulfur-doped aluminum-substituted manganese oxide spinels for lithium-ion battery applications

Authors: Doeff, Marca M; Joel Hollingsworth; Joongpyo Shim; Young Joo Lee; Kathryn A Striebel; Jeffrey A Reimer, and Elton J Cairns.
06/2003

Electrochemical studies of nanoncrystalline Mg2Si thin film electrodes prepared by pulsed laser deposition

Authors: Song, Seung-Wan; Kathryn A Striebel; Ronald P Reade; Gregory A Roberts, and Elton J Cairns.
01/2003

An Electrochemical and XRD Study of Lithium Insertion into Mechanically Alloyed Magnesium Stannide

Authors: Roberts, Gregory A; Elton J Cairns, and Jeffrey A Reimer.

General scientific background before and during the beginning of fuel cell research

Authors: Sandstede, Gerd; Elton J Cairns; Vladimir S Bagotsky; Klaus Wiesener; Wolf Vielstich; Arnold Lamm, and Hubert A Gasteiger.

2002

Direct Electroplating of Lithium Cobalt Oxide Film on Platinum Substrate in 100°–200°C Aqueous Solution

Authors: Han, Kyoo-Seung; Seung-Wan Song; Hirofumi Fujita; Masahiro Yoshimura; Elton J Cairns, and Soon-Ho Chang.
10/2002

Origin of chemical shift of manganese in lithium battery electrode materials—a comparison of hard and soft X-ray techniques

Authors: Braun, Artur; Hongxin Wang; Uwe Bergmann; Michael C Tucker; Weiwei Gu; Stephen P Cramer, and Elton J Cairns.
10/2002

The Influence of Covalence on Capacity Retention in Metal-Substituted Spinels 7Li NMR, SQUID, and Electrochemical Studies

Authors: Tucker, Michael C; Lenz Kroeck; Jeffrey A Reimer, and Elton J Cairns.
09/2002

Magnesium silicide as a negative electrode material for lithium-ion batteries

Authors: Roberts, Gregory A; Elton J Cairns, and Jeffrey A Reimer.
08/2002

The lithium/sulfur rechargeable cell effects of electrode composition and solvent on cell performance

Authors: Shim, Joongpyo; Kathryn A Striebel, and Elton J Cairns.
08/2002

7Li NMR Studies of Chemically-Delithiated Li1-xCoO2

Authors: Tucker, Michael C; Jeffrey A Reimer; Elton J Cairns; Seungdon Choi, and Arumugam Manthiram.
04/2002

Hyperfine fields at the Li site in LiFePO4-type olivine materials for lithium rechargeable batteries: A 7Li MAS NMR and SQUID study

Authors: Tucker, Michael C; Marca M Doeff; Thomas J Richardson; Rita Fiñones; Elton J Cairns, and Jeffrey A Reimer.
04/2002

7Li and 31P magic angle spinning nuclear magnetic resonance of LiFePO4-type materials

Authors: Tucker, Michael C; Marca M Doeff; Thomas J Richardson; Rita Fiñones; Jeffrey A Reimer, and Elton J Cairns.
03/2002

A 7Li NMR study of capacity fade in metal-substituted lithium manganese oxide spinels

Authors: Tucker, Michael C; Jeffrey A Reimer, and Elton J Cairns.
03/2002

Impedance Studies of the Thin Film LiMn2O4/Electrolyte Interface

Authors: Striebel, Kathryn A; E Sakai, and Elton J Cairns.
01/2002

2001

Electrochemical characteristics of Pt-WO3/C and Pt-TiO2/C electrocatalysts in a polymer electrolyte fuel cell

Authors: Shim, Joongpyo; Chang-Rae Lee; Hong-Ki Lee; Ju-Seong Lee, and Elton J Cairns.
12/2001

A 7Li Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Study of Metal-Substituted Lithium Manganese Oxide Spinels

Authors: Tucker, Michael C; Jeffrey A Reimer, and Elton J Cairns.
07/2001

Diagnostic Characterization of High Power Lithium-Ion Batteries for Use in Hybrid Electric Vehicles

Authors: Zhang, X; Philip N Ross; Robert Kostecki; Fanping Kong; Steven E Sloop; John B Kerr; Kathryn A Striebel; Elton J Cairns, and Frank R McLarnon.
05/2001

In situ anomalous small angle X-ray scattering and absorption on an operating rechargeable lithium ion battery cell

Authors: Braun, Artur; Soenke Seifert; Pappannan Thiyagarajan; Stephen P Cramer, and Elton J Cairns.
03/2001

Nuclear magnetic resonance and voltammetry studies of carbon monoxide adsorption and oxidation on a carbon-supported platinum fuel cell electrocatalyst

Authors: Rush, Benjamin M; Jeffrey A Reimer, and Elton J Cairns.
02/2001

2000

Electronic Structure of Chemically-Prepared LixMn2O4 Determined by Mn X-ray Absorption and Emission Spectroscopies

Authors: Horne, Craig R; Uwe Bergmann; Melissa M Grush; Rupert C.C Perera; David L Ederer; Thomas A Callcott; Elton J Cairns, and Stephen P Cramer.
10/2000

A 7Li NMR study of lithium insertion into lithium manganese oxide spinel

Authors: Tucker, Michael C; Jeffrey A Reimer, and Elton J Cairns.
08/2000

Electrochemical performance of lithium/sulfur cells with three different polymer electrolytes

Authors: Marmorstein, D; Ted H Yu; Kathryn A Striebel; Frank R McLarnon; Jun Hou, and Elton J Cairns.
08/2000

Electrochemical performance of lithium/sulfur cells with three different polymer electrolytes

Authors: Marmorstein, Diana; Ted H Yu; Kathryn A Striebel; Frank R McLarnon; Jun Hou, and Elton J Cairns.
08/2000

Correlating Electronic Structure with Cycling Performance of Substituted LiMn2O4 Electrode Materials:  A Study Using the Techniques of Soft X-ray Absorption and Emission

Authors: Grush, Melissa M; Craig R Horne; Rupert C.C Perera; David L Ederer; Stephen P Cramer; Elton J Cairns, and Thomas A Callcott.
03/2000

Investigation of anion adsorption on platinum electrodes in aqueous media by probe beam deflection

Authors: Bidoia, Ederio D; Frank R McLarnon, and Elton J Cairns.
02/2000

Structural Investigations of Li1.5+xNa0.5MnO2.85I0.12 Electrodes by Mn X-Ray Absorption Near Edge Spectroscopy

Authors: Horne, Craig R; Uwe Bergmann; Jaekook Kim; Kathryn A Striebel; Arumugam Manthiram; Stephen P Cramer, and Elton J Cairns.
02/2000

1999

Electrochemical energy storage

Authors: Haas, Otto, and Elton J Cairns.

Electrochemical Studies of Substituted Spinel Thin Films

Authors: Striebel, Kathryn A; Aline Rougier; Craig R Horne; Ronald P Reade, and Elton J Cairns.

Electrochemical Studies of Substituted Spinel Thin Films

Authors: Striebel, Kathryn A; Aline Rougier; Craig R Horne; Ronald P Reade, and Elton J Cairns.

1998

Supertransferred Hyperfine Fields at 7Li: Variable Temperature 7Li NMR Studies of LiMn2O4-Based Spinels

Authors: Gee, Becky; Craig R Horne; Elton J Cairns, and Jeffrey A Reimer.
12/1998

Characterization of pulsed laser-deposited LiMn2O4 thin films for rechargeable lithium batteries

Authors: Rougier, Aline; Kathryn A Striebel; Shi-Jie Wen; Thomas J Richardson; Ronald P Reade, and Elton J Cairns.
09/1998

Investigations of a New Family of Alkaline−Fluoride−Carbonate Electrolytes for Zinc/Nickel Oxide Cells

Authors: Adler, Thomas C; Frank R McLarnon, and Elton J Cairns.
08/1998

Mass Transport in Gas-Diffusion Electrodes: A Diagnostic Tool for Fuel-Cell Cathodes

Authors: Perry, Michael L; John S Newman, and Elton J Cairns.
01/1998

Cyclic Voltammetry of Pulsed Laser Deposited LixMn2O4 Thin Films

Authors: Rougier, Aline; Kathryn A Striebel; Shi-Jie Wen, and Elton J Cairns.

1997

FTIR spectroscopy of metal oxide insertion materials: Analysis of LixMn2O4 spinel electrodes

Authors: Richardson, Thomas J; Shi-Jie Wen; Kathryn A Striebel; Philip N Ross, and Elton J Cairns.
05/1997

Novel Nanodisperse Composite Cathode for Rechargeable Lithium/Polymer Batteries

Authors: Striebel, Kathryn A; Shi-Jie Wen; Dania I Ghantous, and Elton J Cairns.

Thermal Treatment of La0.6Ca0.4CoO3 Perovskites for Bifunctional Air Electrodes

Authors: Lee, Churl Kyoung; Kathryn A Striebel; Frank R McLarnon, and Elton J Cairns.

X-Ray Absorption Spectroscopic Investigations of LixMn2O4

Authors: Cairns, Elton J; Craig R Horne; B.J.R Weiss; Melissa M Grush; Stephen P Cramer; O Savadogo, and Pierre R Roberge.

1996

Quantitative solid-state NMR spectra of CO adsorbed from aqueous solution onto a commercial electrode

Authors: Yahnke, Mark S; Benjamin M Rush; Jeffrey A Reimer, and Elton J Cairns.
12/1996

FTIR characterization of PEO + LiN(CF3SO2)2 electrolytes

Authors: Wen, Shi-Jie; Thomas J Richardson; Dania I Ghantous; Kathryn A Striebel; Philip N Ross, and Elton J Cairns.
05/1996

Infrared photothermal deflection spectroscopy: A new probe for the investigation of electrochemical interfaces

Authors: Deng, Zhongyi; Jonathan D Spear; James D Rudnicki; Frank R McLarnon, and Elton J Cairns.
05/1996

Sodium/Phosphorus-Sulfur Cells I. Cell Performance

Authors: Ridgway, Paul L; Frank R McLarnon, and Elton J Cairns.
02/1996

Sodium/Phosphorus-Sulfur Cells II. Phase Equilibria

Authors: Ridgway, Paul L; Frank R McLarnon, and Elton J Cairns.
02/1996

Development of lightweight nickel electrodes for zinc/nickel oxide cells

Authors: Taucher, Waltraud; Thomas C Adler; Frank R McLarnon, and Elton J Cairns.
01/1996

Electrochemical Behavior of LixMn2O4 and LixCoO2 Thin Films Produced with Pulsed Laser Deposition

Authors: Striebel, Kathryn A; Charles Z Deng; Shi-Jie Wen, and Elton J Cairns.

FTIR Spectroscopy of Metal Oxide Insertion Electrodes: A New Diagnostic Tool for Analysis of Capacity Fading in Secondary LiMn2O4 Cells

Authors: Wen, Shi-Jie; Thomas J Richardson; L Ma; Kathryn A Striebel; Philip N Ross, and Elton J Cairns.

1995

Steady-state model for an oxygen fuel cell electrode with an aqueous carbonate electrolyte

Authors: Striebel, Kathryn A; Frank R McLarnon, and Elton J Cairns.
10/1995

Steady-state model for an oxygen fuel cell electrode with an aqueous carbonate electrolyte

Authors: Striebel, Kathryn A; Frank R McLarnon, and Elton J Cairns.
10/1995

Application of probe beam deflection to study the electrooxidation of copper in alkaline media

Authors: Brisard, Gessie M; James D Rudnicki; Frank R McLarnon, and Elton J Cairns.
05/1995

Direct anodic oxidation of methanol on supported platinum/ruthenium catalyst in aqueous cesium carbonate

Authors: Rauhe, Bruce R; Frank R McLarnon, and Elton J Cairns.
04/1995

Visual observations of early shape changes in a zinc/nickel oxide cell

Authors: Jorné, Jacob; Thomas C Adler, and Elton J Cairns.
03/1995

Oxygen Reduction and Evolution on Perovskite Thin Films Made with Pulsed Laser Deposition

Authors: Striebel, Kathryn A; Charles Z Deng; Shi-Jie Wen; Elton J Cairns; Radoslav R Adzic; Fred C Anson, and Kim Kinoshita.

1994

Electro-oxidation of small organic molecules on well-characterized Pt-Ru alloys

Authors: Gasteiger, Hubert A; Nenad Marković; Philip N Ross, and Elton J Cairns.
08/1994

Temperature-Dependent Methanol Electro-Oxidation on Well-Characterized Pt-Ru Alloys

Authors: Gasteiger, Hubert A; Nenad Marković; Philip N Ross, and Elton J Cairns.
07/1994

Carbon monoxide electrooxidation on well-characterized platinum-ruthenium alloys

Authors: Gasteiger, Hubert A; Nenad Marković; Philip N Ross, and Elton J Cairns.
01/1994

Laboratory-scale evaluation of secondary alkaline zinc batteries for electric vehicles

Authors: Striebel, Kathryn A; Frank R McLarnon, and Elton J Cairns.

Temperature-Dependent Methanol Electro-Oxidation on Well-Characterized Pt-Ru Alloys

Authors: Gasteiger, Hubert A; Nenad Marković; Philip N Ross, and Elton J Cairns.

The effect of zinc ions on the platinum electrode in alkaline solutions

Authors: Dorda, Andreas A; Frank R McLarnon, and Elton J Cairns.

1993

Effect of the supporting electrolyte and beam diameter on probe beam deflection experiments

Authors: Rudnicki, James D; Gessie M Brisard; Hubert A Gasteiger; Richard E Russo; Frank R McLarnon, and Elton J Cairns.
12/1993

Methanol electrooxidation on well-characterized platinum-ruthenium bulk alloys

Authors: Gasteiger, Hubert A; Nenad Marković; Philip N Ross, and Elton J Cairns.
11/1993

The Dependence of Aqueous Sulfur-Polysulfide Redox Potential on Electrolyte Composition and Temperature

Authors: Lessner, Philip M; Frank R McLarnon; Jack Winnick, and Elton J Cairns.
07/1993

1992

A new mandate for energy conversion: zero emission (electric) vehicles

Authors: Cairns, Elton J.

Investigation of low-zinc-solubility electrodes and electrolytes in zinc/silver oxide cells

Authors: Chen, Jenn-Shing; Frank R McLarnon, and Elton J Cairns.

1991

Experimental and Theoretical Study of Concentration Distributions in a Model Pore Electrode I. Measurement of Two-Dimensional Concentration Gradients in a Zinc Model Pore

Authors: Weaver, Jeffrey K; Frank R McLarnon, and Elton J Cairns.
09/1991

Mechanistic investigations of redox polymer-coated electrodes using probe-beam deflection and cyclic voltammetry

Authors: Haas, Otto; James D Rudnicki; Frank R McLarnon, and Elton J Cairns.

1990

Fuel Cell Cathode Studies in Aqueous K2CO3 and KOH

Authors: Striebel, Kathryn A; Frank R McLarnon, and Elton J Cairns.
11/1990

Oxygen Reduction on Pt in Aqueous K2CO3 and KOH

Authors: Striebel, Kathryn A; Frank R McLarnon, and Elton J Cairns.
11/1990

Zinc Electrode Rest Potentials in Concentrated KOH-K2Zn(OH)4 Electrolytes

Authors: Isaacson, Mark J; Frank R McLarnon, and Elton J Cairns.
08/1990

Current Density and ZnO Precipitation-Dissolution Distributions in Zn-ZnO Porous Electrodes and Their Effect on Material Redistribution: A Two-Dimensional Mathematical Model

Authors: Isaacson, Mark J; Frank R McLarnon, and Elton J Cairns.
02/1990

1989

Energy Storage

Authors: McLarnon, Frank R, and Elton J Cairns.
11/1989

1987

Kinetics of Aqueous Polysulfide Solutions Part III. Investigation of Homogeneous and Electrode Kinetics by the Rotating Disk Method

Authors: Lessner, Philip M; Frank R McLarnon; Jack Winnick, and Elton J Cairns.
11/1987

Probe beam deflection for In situ measurements of concentration and spectroscopic behavior during copper oxidization and reduction

Authors: Russo, Richard E; Frank R McLarnon; Jonathan D Spear, and Elton J Cairns.

1986

Kinetics of Aqueous Polysulfide Solutions I. Theory of Coupled Electrochemical and Chemical Reactions, Response to a Potential Step

Authors: Lessner, Philip M; Jack Winnick; Frank R McLarnon, and Elton J Cairns.
12/1986

1985

Zinc electrode cycle-life performance in alkaline electrolytes having reduced zinc species solubility

Authors: Nichols, James T; Frank R McLarnon, and Elton J Cairns.

1983

Computer-controlled multiple-channel system for electrochemical experiments

Authors: Katz, Marc H; James T Nichols; Frank R McLarnon; Elton J Cairns, and Marc H Katz.

1982

Batteries

Authors: Cairns, Elton J, and David G Lovering.

Batteries of the Future for Vehicle Applications

Authors: Cairns, Elton J; Uziel Landau; Ernest Yeager, and Diane Kortan.

Future trends in advanced batteries for automobile propulsion

Authors: Cairns, Elton J; Uziel Landau; Ernest Yeager, and Diane Kortan.

1981

Electrochemical power for transportation

Authors: Cairns, Elton J; Earl H Hietbrink; John Bockris; Brian E Conway; Ernest Yeager, and Ralph E White.

Secondary Batteries-New Batteries: High Temperature

Authors: Cairns, Elton J; J.O Bockris; Brian E Conway; Ernest Yeager, and Ralph E White.

1980

Requirements of Battery Systems

Authors: Cairns, Elton J; D.W Murphy; J Broadhead, and B.C.H Steele.

1976

Compatibility of Aluminum Nitride in Environments Representative of High Temperature Cells

Authors: Sharma, Ram A; Richard A Murie, and Elton J Cairns.
08/1976

1971

Structural studies of magnesium halide-potassium halide melts by Raman spectroscopy

Authors: Maroni, Victor A; Ellen J Hathaway, and Elton J Cairns.
01/1971

1967

Anodic Oxidation and Molecular Structure: Influence on Performance of Normal Saturated Hydrocarbons in Fuel Cells

Authors: Cairns, Elton J.
03/1967