Conference Proceedings, Abstracts, Presentations, and Poster Sessions

2012

M. Baginska, S. Kang, E. Jones, K. Ghosh, J. Moore, N. Sottos, S. White, B. Blaiszik, W. Weng, A. Abouimrane, Z. Zhang, P. Redfern, K. Amine, and L. Curtiss, "Autonomic Protection, Shutdown, and Repair of Li-ion Batteries, Center for Electrical Energy Storage Mid-term Review," Philadelphia, PA, Feb. 23.

M. K. Y. Chan, R. Benedek, L. Trahey, C. S. Johnson, M. M. Thackeray, N. Karan, M. Balasubramanian, and J. Greeley, "First Principles Investigations of Li-Fe/Mn-Oxides  as Electrocatalysts for Li-air Batteries," 18th International Conference on Solid State Ionics, Warsaw, Poland, July 3–8.

M. K. Y. Chan, C. Wolverton, and J. Greeley, "Crystalline-amorphous Interfaces in Li-ion Batteries," American Physical Society March Meeting, Dallas, TX, March 21–25.

L. A. Curtiss, J. Greeley, K. C. Lau, R. Assary, P. C. Redfern, H. Iddir, Z. Zhang, and K. Amine, "Electronic Structure of Li Peroxide Nanoparticles and Their Relevance to Li-air Batteries," 243rd ACS Meeting, San Diego, CA, March 25–29.

D. Dlott, "In Situ Studies of Lithium-Ion battery Solid-Electrolyte Interphase Formation Using Nonlinear Coherent Vibrational Spectroscopy," The Electrochemical Society National Meeting, Seattle, WA, May 6–7.

D. Dlott, "Interfaces under Extreme Conditions," National Chiao Tung University Department of Chemistry, Hsinchu, Republic of China, Feb.

D. Dlott, "Nonlinear Coherent Vibrational Spectroscopy of Electrochemistry," Xiamen University Department of Chemistry, Xiamen, P. R. China, Feb.

J. Elam, "Synthesis of Nanomaterials Using Atomic Layer Deposition," NSC/ANL Workshop, Taipei, Taiwan, Jan. 12.

P. Fenter, "Imaging Structures and Processes at Liquid-Solid Interfaces with X-rays," Laboratory for Surface Modification, Rutgers University, Feb. 22.

T. T. Fister, M. K. Y. Chan, P. Fenter, J. G. Goldman, B. R. Long, M. W. Cason, R. G. Nuzzo, A. A. Gewirth, C. M. Hayner, X. Zhao, and H. H. Kung, "Fundamental Studies of Silicon Lithiation for Battery Anodes," EFRC Review, Philadelphia, PA, Feb.

T. Fister, B. Long, A. Gewirth, B. Shi, S. S. Lee, and P. Fenter, "Real-time Changes at the Interface of Thin Film Lithium Ion Batteries Measured by X-ray Reflectivity," Materials Research Society 2012 Spring Meeting, San Francisco, CA, April 9–13.

T. Fister, P. Fenter, B. Long, A. Gewirth, B. Shi, N. Karan, M. Balasubramanian, M. Chan, J. Greeley, E. Shirley, A. Lipson, S. Bandyopadhyay, and M. Hersam, "Real-time X-ray Studies of Solid Electrolyte Interfaces and Interphases," Gordon Research Conference on Batteries, Ventura, CA, March 4–8.

A. A. Gewirth, "Spectroscopic and Spectrometric Studies of the SEI and Its Interaction with Metal and Semiconductor Anodes," Battery Gordon Conference, Ventura, CA, March.

A. A. Gewirth, H. Tavassol, B. R. Long, J. W. Buthker, and L. Huff, "Spectroscopic and Spectrometric Studies of the SEI and Its Interaction with Anode Electrode Surfaces," ECS PRIME, Honolulu, HI, Oct.

J. G. Goldman, "Strain-tolerant High Capacity Silicon Anodes via Directed Lithium Ion Transport for High Energy Density Lithium-ion Batteries," American Physical Society March Meeting, Boston, MA, Feb.

J. L. Goldman, M. W. Cason, and R. G. Nuzzo, "Strain-tolerant Silicon Anodes for High Specific Energy and Power Lithium-ion Batteries," EFRC Review, Philadelphia, PA, Feb.

M. C. Hersam, “Chemically Enhanced Carbon Nanomaterials for Electronics, Energy, and Medicine,” Loyola University Department of Chemistry Seminar Series, Chicago, IL, November 15.

M. C. Hersam, “Molecularly Resolved Chemical Functionalization of Graphene,” AVS 59th International Symposium, Tampa, FL, October 31.

M. C. Hersam, “Chemically Enhanced Carbon Nanomaterials for Electronics, Energy, and Medicine,” University of Michigan Solid State Electronics Laboratory Seminar Series, Ann Arbor, MI, September 14.

M. C. Hersam, “Scanning Probe Microscopy of Electronic and Energy Materials,” 3rd International Workshop on Nanoscale Imaging for Energy Applications, Oak Ridge, TN, September 12.

M. C. Hersam, “Preparation and Application of Chemically Functionalized Graphene,” 11th International Conference on Nanostructured Materials, Rhodes, Greece, August 27.

M. C. Hersam, “Preparation and Application of Chemically Functionalized Graphene,” 244th American Chemical Society National Meeting and Exposition, Philadelphia, PA, August 19.

M. C. Hersam, “Chemically Functionalized Carbon Nanomaterials,” Weizmann Institute of Science Dwek Research School in Chemistry Symposium, Rehovot, Israel, July 16.

M. C. Hersam, “Chemically Enhanced Carbon Nanomaterials for Electronics, Energy, and Medicine,” International Conference of Young Researchers on Advanced Materials, Singapore, July 6.

M. C. Hersam, “Functional Inks Based on Monodisperse Carbon Nanomaterials,” 13th International Conference on the Science and Application of Nanotubes, Brisbane, Australia, June 27.

M. C. Hersam, “Functional Inks Based on Monodisperse Carbon Nanomaterials,” 9th Korea-U.S. Nanoforum, Seoul, Korea, June 4..

M. C. Hersam, “Chemically Refined Carbon Nanomaterials,” Argonne National Laboratory Materials Science Division Colloquium Series, Argonne, IL, May 24.

M. C. Hersam, “The Age of Carbon: Buckyballs, Nanotubes, Graphene, and Beyond,” Fermilab Lecture Series, Batavia, IL, May 18.

M. C. Hersam, “Probing Nanoelectronic Materials and Devices with Conductive Atomic Force Microscopy,” Argonne National Laboratory Center for Nanoscale Materials Users Meeting, Argonne, IL, May 10.

M. C. Hersam, “Preparation and Application of Chemically Functionalized Graphene,” 221st Electrochemical Society Meeting, Seattle, WA May 8.

M. C. Hersam, “Functional Inks Based on Monodisperse Carbon Nanomaterials,” 221st Electrochemical Society Meeting, Seattle, WA, May 8.

M. C. Hersam, "Preparation and Application of Chemically Functionalized Graphene," Graphene 2012 International Conference, Brussels, Belgium, April 11.

M. C. Hersam, "Functional Inks Based on Monodisperse Carbon Nanomaterials," Materials Research Society Spring Meeting, San Francisco, CA, April 9.

M. C. Hersam, "Atomically Precise Functionalization and Characterization of Graphene via Ultra-high Vacuum Scanning Tunneling Microscopy," 2012 NUANCE-Bruker International Symposium, Evanston, IL, April 5.

M. C. Hersam, "Chemically Enhanced Carbon-based Nanoelectronic Materials and Devices," 243rd American Chemical Society National Meeting, San Diego, CA, March 27.

M. C. Hersam, "Chemically Refined Carbon Nanomaterials," McMaster University Department of Chemistry Seminar Series, Hamilton, Ontario, March 1.

M. C. Hersam, "Chemically Refined Carbon Nanomaterials for Electronics, Energy, and Medicine," University of Illinois AVS Student Chapter Seminar Series, Urbana, IL, Feb. 2.

M. C. Hersam, "Chemically Refined Carbon Nanomaterials for Electronics, Energy, and Medicine," Carnegie Mellon Materials Science and Engineering Colloquium Series, Pittsburgh, PA, Feb.

M. C. Hersam, "Chemically Refined Carbon Nanomaterials," Georgia Institute of Technology MRSEC Seminar Series, Atlanta, GA, Jan. 26.

E. Jones, N. Sottos, and S. White, "In Situ Strain Measurements in Anodes in Lithium-Ion Batteries," SEM 2012, June 13.

E. Jones, N. Sottos, and S. White, "In Situ Strain Measurements in Anodes in Lithium-Ion Batteries," ICTAM 2012, August 21.

H. H. Kung, "Engineered Structures for Catalysis and Electrical Energy Storage," Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Virginia, March 22.

H. H. Kung, X. Zhao, C. Hayner, and M. Kung, "Si-graphitic Composites Derived from Graphene with In-plane Carbon Vacancies for High-performance Li-ion Battery Electrodes," American Chemical Society Meeting, March.

K. C. Lau, L. A. Curtiss, and J. Greeley, "Density Functional Investigation of the Lithium Oxides System for Li-O2-batteries," 243rd ACS Meeting, San Diego, CA, March 25–29.

J. S. Moore, "Hierarchical Design of Polymer Composites for Self Healing Functionality," (Keynote Speaker) Materials Research Society Spring Meeting, San Francisco, CA, April 10. 

S. Pety, H. Dong, J. Moore, N. Sottos, and S. White, "Structural Composite Flow Batteries," SES 2012, Oct. 10–12.

V. G. Pol, L. Jaber-Ansari, D. Comstock, J. Goldman, S. I. Sanchez, R. G. Nuzzo, J. W. Elam, M. C. Hersam, and M. M. Thackeray, "Micro/Nano-Phase Carbon Anodes for Lithium-Ion Batteries," EFRC Review, Philadelphia, PA, Feb.

H. Tavassol, J. W. Buthker, G. A. Ferguson, L. A. Curtiss, and A. A. Gewirth, "Solvent Oligomerization during SEI Formation in Li-ion Battery Anodes," American Chemical Society Meeting, San Diego, CA, March.

H. Tavassol, D. Cahill, and A. Gewirth, "Electrochemical Surface Stress Measurements of Li-Ion Battery Anodes During Li+ Deposition," Electrochemical Society Meeting, Seattle, WA, May.

M. M. Thackeray, “Recent Advances in Manganese- and Iron-Based Electrodes for Lithium Batteries,” Joint International Battery Association-Pacific Power Sources Symposium, Hawaii, Jan. 9–13.

M. M. Thackeray, J. Croy, S.-H. Kang, D. Kim, and K. G. Gallagher, "Recent Advances in High Capacity ‘Composite’ Electrode Structures for Li-ion Batteries," MRS Spring Symposium, San Francisco, California, April 9–13.

C. Wolverton, "Materials for Alternative Energies: Materials Discovery and Crystal Structure Prediction," International Workshop on Humantronics, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea, Feb.

2011

M. Baginska, B. J. Blaiszik, N. R. Sottos, and S. R. White, "Thermoresponsive Microcapsules for Autonomic Shutdown of Lithium-Ion Batteries," ASME Applied Mechanics and Materials Conference (McMAT-2011), Chicago, IL, May 31–June 1.

S. Bandyopadhyay, A. L. Lipson, T. T. Fister, J. D. Emery, Q. H. Wang, H. J. Karmel, P. A. Fenter, M. C. Hersam, and M. J. Bedzyk, "Atomic-scale X-ray Study of Electrolyte/Graphene/SiC(0001) Interfaces in Li-ion Battery Cell," 2011 Materials Research Society Spring Meeting, San Francisco, CA, April 26.

J. Bhattacharya and C. Wolverton, "First-principles Study of Competing Stability of Inverse and Normal Spinels for Li-battery Cathodes," American Physical Society Meeting, Dallas, TX, March.

B. J. Blaiszik, M. Baginska, S. A. Odom, E. M. Jones, S. Kang, J. S. Moore, S. R. White, and N. R. Sottos, "Autonomic Protection, Repair, and Shutdown of Li-ion Batteries," EFRC Summit & Forum, Washington, D.C., May.

B. J. Blaiszik, S. L. B. Kramer, M. E. Grady, D. A. McIlroy, S. Kang, S. R. White, and N. R. Sottos, "Strategies for Self-healing in Li-ion Batteries and Microelectronic Applications," ASME Mechanics of Materials, Chicago, IL, June.

B. J. Blaiszik, "Development of Nanostructured Materials for Autonomous Repair of Composite and Electrode Materials," Quadrant Award Presentation, Zurich, Switzerland, Jan.

M. K. Y. Chan, R. Benedek, and J. Greeley, "Alpha-MnO₂ in Li-ion and Li-air Batteries: a First Principles Study," Electrochemical Society Fall Meeting, Boston, MA, Oct.

M.K.Y. Chan, R. Benedek, L. Trahey, C.S. Johnson, M.M. Thackeray, N. Karan, M. Balasubramanian, and J. Greeley, "First Principles Investigations of Li-Fe/Mn-oxides as Electrocatalysts for Li-Air Batteries," 18th International Solid State Ionics Conference, Warsaw, Poland, July 3–8.

M. K. Y. Chan, T. T. Fister, and E. Shirley, "Investigations of interfacial products in Li-ion and Li-air Batteries by Inelastic X-ray Scattering — a Comparison between Theory and Experiments," CECAM Workshop on X-ray Spectroscopy: Recent Advances in Modelling and New Challenges, Zurich, Switzerland, July.

M. K. Y. Chan, C. Wolverton, and J. Greeley, "Crystalline-amorphous Interfaces in Li-ion Batteries," American Physical Society Meeting, March.

D. J. Comstock and J. W. Elam, “Atomic Layer Deposition of Protective Coatings on Lithium Ion Battery Anodes,” 2011 MRS Fall Meeting, Boston, MA, Nov. 30.

D. J. Comstock and J. W. Elam, “Atomic Layer Deposition of Lithium-containing Aluminum and Titanium Oxides for Lithium Ion Battery Applications,” 2011 MRS Fall Meeting, Boston, MA, Nov. 30.

D. J. Comstock and J. W. Elam, “Atomic Layer Deposition of Lithium-containing Oxides for Lithium Ion Battery Applications,” 2011 AVS Prairie Chapter Meeting, Evanston, IL, Sept. 1.

D. J. Comstock and J. W. Elam, “Atomic Layer Deposition of Protective Coatings on Lithium Ion Battery Anodes,” 5th International Conference on Polymer Batteries and Fuel Cells, Argonne, IL, Aug.1–5.

D. J. Comstock and J. W. Elam, “Atomic Layer Deposition of Lithium-containing Oxides for Lithium Ion Battery Applications,” Contributed Poster, ALD 2011, Boston, MA, June 26–29.

L. A. Curtiss, "Computational Studies of Electrolyte Stability for Li-Air Batteries," American Chemical Society Fall Meeting, Denver, CO, Aug.

L. A. Curtiss, "Computational Studies of Electrolyte Stability for Li-Air Batteries," Beyond Li Ion Battery Symposium, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA, June.

L. A. Curtiss and K. Amine, "L-Air Batteries," U.S.–China Workshop, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL, Aug.

D. D. Dlott, P. Mukherjee, and A. Lagutchev, "Solid Electrolyte Interfaces and Interphases in Lithium Batteries: In situ Studies Using Nonlinear Optical Probes, MRS National Meeting," Boston, MA, Dec.

D. D. Dlott, P. Mukherjee, and A. Lagutchev, "High Energy Processes at Interfaces," American Chemical Society National Meeting, Denver, CO, Aug. 28–Sept. 1.

D. D. Dlott, P. Mukherjee, and A. Lagutchev, "In Situ Probing by Time-resolved Vibrational Spectroscopy: Shocked Materials and Energy Storage Media," Studium Conference on In Situ Molecular Spectroscopic Technique and Application, Orleans, France, June.

D. D. Dlott, P. Mukherjee, and A. Lagutchev, "Heat and Electrons at Interfaces," Workshop on Nonlinear Optics and Interfaces, Erlangen, Germany, April.

D. D. Dlott, P. Mukherjee, and A. Lagutchev, "Molecular Transformations and Energy Transfer at Interfaces," USC-DOE Conference on Materials for Energy Applications — Experiment, Modeling and Simulations, Los Angeles, CA, March.

J. Elam, “Synthesis of Nanostructured Materials for Energy Storage Using Atomic Layer Deposition,” Opportunities in Electrical Energy Storage Workshop, Argonne, IL, April 4.

T. T. Fister, M. K. Y. Chan, P. Fenter, J. G. Goldman, B. R. Long, M. W. Cason, R. G. Nuzzo, A. A. Gewirth, C. M. Hayner X. Zhao, and H. H. Kung, "Fundamental Studies of Silicon Lithiation for Battery Anodes," EFRC Summit, Washington, DC, May.

T. T. Fister, P. Fuoss, and P. Fenter, "In Situ Characterization of Surfaces and Buried Interfaces Using Total Reflection Inelastic X-ray Scattering," Materials Science & Technology 2011 Conference and Exhibition, Oct. 16–20.

M. Hayner, X. Zhao, M. C. Kung and H. H. Kung, Graphitic Material with Engineered Graphene Units for High-Power Li Ion Battery Electrodes, AIChE Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, MN, Oct. 16–21, 2011.

J. Greeley, "First Principles Studies of Electrocatalysis and Corrosion," Electrochemical Society Fall Meeting, Boston, MA, Oct. 9–14.

J. Greeley and M. K. Y. Chan, "First Principles Studies of Interfacial Energy Storage and Catalysis," CECAM Workshop on Water Splitting, Delmenhorst, Germany, Oct. 4–7.

J. Greeley, M. K. Y. Chan, and L. Curtiss, "Si as Li-ion Battery Anodes," American Chemical Society Fall Meeting, Denver, CO, Aug. 28–Sept. 1.

C. M. Hayner, X. Zhao, M. C. Kung, and H. H. Kung, "Graphitic Material with Engineered Graphene Units for High-power Li Ion Battery Electrodes," AIChE Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, MN, Oct. 16–21.

M. C. Hersam, "Chemically Refined Carbon Nanomaterials," SKKU Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology Seminar Series, Suwon, Korea, Dec. 10.

M. C. Hersam, "Chemically Enhanced Carbon-based Nanoelectronic Materials and Devices," International Conference on Advanced Materials and Devices, Jeju, Korea, Dec. 9.

M. C. Hersam, "Atomically Precise Chemical Functionalization of Graphene," TACT International Thin Films Conference, Kenting, Taiwan, Nov. 22.

M. C. Hersam, "Functional Inks Based on Monodisperse Carbon Nanomaterials," FACSS Society for Applied Spectroscopy National Meeting, Reno, NV, Oct. 4.

M. C. Hersam, "Chemically Refined Carbon Nanoelectronic Materials," AVS Prairie Chapter Symposium, Evanston, IL, Sept. 1.

M. C. Hersam, "Molecular-scale Tailoring of Graphene Surface Chemistry via Organic Functionalization," NT11 Graphene Technology Satellite Workshop, Cambridge, UK, July 15.

M. C. Hersam, "Molecular-scale Tailoring of Graphene Surface Chemistry via Organic Functionalization," Brookhaven National Laboratory Epitaxial Graphene Workshop, Upton, NY, May 25.

M. C. Hersam, "Molecular-scale Tailoring of Graphene Surface Chemistry via Organic Functionalization," 219th Electrochemical Society Meeting, Montreal, Canada, May 3.

M. C. Hersam, "Fundamentals and Applications of Monodisperse Carbon Nanomaterials," 219th Electrochemical Society Meeting, Montreal, Canada, May 2.

M. C. Hersam, "Chemical Functionalization of Graphene," Cornell University Baker Symposium, Ithaca, NY, April 30.

M. C. Hersam, "Molecular-scale Tailoring of Graphene Surface Chemistry via Organic Functionalization," 2011 Materials Research Society Spring Meeting, San Francisco, CA, April 27.

M. C. Hersam, "Fundamentals and Applications of Monodisperse Carbon Nanomaterials," 2011 Materials Research Society Spring Meeting, San Francisco, CA, April 26.

M. C. Hersam, "Chemical Methods for Enhancing the Performance of Carbon Nanoelectronic Materials," Villa Conference on Interactions among Nanostructures, Las Vegas, NV, April 21.

M. C. Hersam, "Chemically Functionalized Carbon Nanomaterials," California NanoSystems Institute Seminar Series, Los Angeles, CA, April 5.

M. C. Hersam, "Fundamentals and Applications of Monodisperse Carbon-based Nanomaterials," 2011 American Physical Society March Meeting, Dallas, TX, March 21.

M. C. Hersam, "Fundamentals and Applications of Monodisperse Carbon Nanomaterials," 25th International Winterschool on Electronic Properties of Novel Materials, Kirchberg, Austria, Feb. 28.

M. C. Hersam, "Fundamentals and Applications of Monodisperse Carbon Nanomaterials," Rutgers University Institute for Advanced Materials, Devices and Nanotechnology Seminar Series, Piscataway, NJ, Feb. 9.

M. C. Hersam, "Fundamentals and Applications of Monodisperse Carbon Nanomaterials," Nanotechnology for Clean Energy IGERT Seminar Series, Princeton, NJ, Feb. 8.

M. C. Hersam, "Fundamentals and Applications of Monodisperse Carbon Nanomaterials," Indiana University Chemistry Department Materials Seminar Series, Bloomington, IN, Jan. 25.

M. C. Hersam, "Fundamentals and Applications of Monodisperse Carbon Nanomaterials," University of Illinois Nanoelectronics and Photonics Seminar Series, Urbana, IL, Jan. 24.

L. A. Huff and A. A. Gewirth "Lithium-Air Battery Electrocatalysis and Product Identification Through 7Li MAS NMR Spectroscopy," Turkey Run Analytical Conference," Marshall, IN, Nov. 5–6.

H. Iddir and L. A. Curtiss, "Density Functional Theory Studies of Growth and Properties of Li₂CO₃ on Graphite Surfaces," 219th ECS Meeting, Montreal, Canada, May 1–6.

L. Jaber-Ansari, A. L. Lipson, and M. C. Hersam, "Monodisperse Metallic and Semiconducting Single-walled Carbon Nanotubes in Li-ion Battery Anodes," 2011 Materials Research Society Spring Meeting, San Francisco, CA, April 27.

E. Jones, N. Sottos, and S. White, "In Situ Strain Measurements in Anodes in Lithium-Ion Batteries," SES 2011, Oct. 12–14.

E. Jones, N. Sottos, and S. White, "In Situ Strain Measurements in Anodes in Lithium-Ion Batteries," ASME McMAT 2011, June 1.

S. Kirklin and C. Wolverton, "High Throughput Computational Discovery of Intermetallic Anodes for Li Batteries," American Physical Society Meeting, March 21–25.

H. H. Kung, "Graphitic Platform Derived from Graphene with In-Plane carbon Vacancies for High-Performance Li-Ion Batteries," 6th U.S.-Sino joint conference in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Beijing, Nov. 6–10.

H. H. Kung, "Graphitic Platform Derived from Graphene with In-Plane carbon Vacancies for High-Performance Li-Ion Batteries," 5th International Conference on Polymer Batteries and Fuel Cells, Aug. 1–5, 2011.

A. L. Lipson and M. C. Hersam, "Nanoscale In Situ Characterization of Li-ion Battery Electrochemistry via Scanning Ion Conductance Microscopy," 2011 Materials Research Society Spring Meeting, San Francisco, CA, April 27.

J. S. Moore, "Enabling Concepts for Safe, Self-Healing Li-Ion Batteries," Energy Frontiers Research Center: Summit & Forum, Washington, DC, May 24–27.

S. Odom, M. Baginska, B. Blaiszik, M. Caruso, S. Chayanupatkul, A. Esser-Kahn, S. Kang, S. Kramer, T. Tyler, W. Weng, Z. Zhang, K. Amine, M. Hersam, N. Sottos, S. White, and J. Moore, "Triggered Responses for Safer, Longer-Lasting Lithium-Ion Batteries," International Battery Association Meeting, Cape Town, South Africa, April.

V. G. Pol, L. Jaber-Ansari, M. C. Hersam, and M. M. Thackeray, "Micro/Nano-Phase Carbon Anodes for Lithium-Ion Batteries," EFRC Summit and Forum, Washington DC, May 25–27.

V. G. Pol and M. M. Thackeray, "Autogenic Reactions for the Fabrication of Lithium Battery Electrode Materials," International Conference on Advanced Ceramics and Composites (ICACC11), Daytona Beach, FL, Jan. 23–28.

N. R. Sottos, "Autonomous Healing of Interfacial Failure," Plenary Lecture, Composites at Lake Louise Conference, Nov.

N. R. Sottos, "Smarter Batteries," Department of Mechanical Engineering Seminar Series, Columbia University, Oct. 21.

N. R. Sottos, B. J. Blaiszik, S. Kang, E. Jones, J. S. Moore, and S. R. White, "Crack Formation and Autonomic Restoration of Conductivity in Battery Anodes," 18th International Conference on Composite Materials, Jeju, Korea, Aug. 21–26.

M. M. Thackeray, "Manganese Oxides for Lithium Batteries: Past to Present," Special Symposium: ‘The Origin, Development, and Future of the Lithium-ion Battery, University of Texas at Austin, Oct. 22.

M. M. Thackeray, "Electrochemical Energy Storage for Transportation: Materials Challenges and Opportunities, Design-2-Devices: Advanced Materials for Energy Applications," Annual EFRC Energy Materials Symposium, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, Aug. 12.

M. M. Thackeray, "The Center for Electrical Energy Storage (CEES): Use-Inspired Basic Research," EFRC Summit and Forum, Washington DC, May 25–27.

M. M. Thackeray, L. Trahey, N. Karan, M. Chan, K. C. Lau, C. S. Johnson, J. T. Vaughey, J. Greeley, L. Curtiss, and M. Balasubramanian, "From Li-ion to Li-O₂ Batteries," International Battery Association Meeting, Cape Town, South Africa, April 12–15.

M. M. Thackeray, "Electrochemical Energy Storage for Transportation: Materials Challenges and Opportunities in an Evolving Lithium Battery Economy," The Future of Materials Science and Engineering in the 21st Century," Atlanta, GA, Feb. 24.

M. M. Thackeray, "Electrochemical Energy Storage for Transportation: Materials Challenges and Opportunities," Departmental Seminar, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, Feb. 22.

M. M. Thackeray, "Electrochemical Energy Storage for Transportation: Challenges and Opportunities in an Evolving Lithium Economy," Fermilab Lecture Series, Batavia, IL, Feb. 4.

L. Trahey, J. T. Vaughey, and M. M. Thackeray, "Porous Sn-Based Electrode/Electrolyte Systems for Li-Ion Batteries," Materials Research Symposium, San Francisco, CA, April 25–29.

S. R. White, "Enabling Concepts for Safe, Self-Healing Li-Ion Batteries," American Academy for Advancing Science Annual Meeting 2011, Washington, DC, Feb. 17–21.

C. Wolverton, "Computational Discovery of Energy-Efficient Materials: Mg Alloys and Li Batteries," Jian Tong University, Shanghai, China, Sept.

C. Wolverton, "Computational Discovery of Novel Energy Materials and Reactions," CECAM Workshop on Materials Informatics, Lausanne, Switzerland, May 23–25.

C. Wolverton, "Computational Discovery of Novel Energy Materials and Reactions," IPAM Workshop, University of California-Los Angeles, May 2–6.

X. Zhao, C. M. Hayner, M. C. Kung, and H. H. Kung, "Engineered Si-Graphene Composite Papers with Enhanced Lithium Ion Transport for High-Power Batteries," AIChE Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Oct. 16–21.

X. Zhao, C. M. Hayner, and H. H. Kung, "Self-Assembled Lithium Manganese Oxide and Carbon Nanotube/Graphene Composites as High-Performance Cathode for Lithium-Ion Batteries," 220th Electrochemical Society Meeting, Boston, Massachusetts, Oct. 9–14.

X. Zhao, C. M. Hayner, M. C. Kung, and H. H. Kung, "Graphitic Composites with Engineered Graphene Units for High-Power Lithium-Ion Battery Electrodes," 220th Electrochemical Society Meeting, Boston, Massachusetts, Oct 9–14.

2010

A. Abouimrane, S. A. Odom, H. Wu, W. Weng, Z. Zhang, J. S. Moore, and K. Amine, "Performance of Thiophene-based Electrolyte Additive in Lithium Ion Batteries," Extended Abstract # KK4.9, Materials Research Society Meeting, Boston, MA, Nov. 29–Dec. 3.M. C. Hersam, "Chemically Enhanced Carbon-based Nanoelectronic Materials and Devices," International Chemical Congress of Pacific Basin Societies, Honolulu, HI, Dec. 18.

A. Abouimrane, H. Wu, S. A. Odom, J. S. Moore, and K. Amine, "Effect of Additives on Cycle Life of Lithium Ion Batteries," Extended Abstract # 503, 218th Meeting of The Electrochemical Society, Las Vegas, NV, Oct. 10–15.

M. Baginska, B. J. Blaiszik, R. J. Merriman, S. A. Odom, W. Weng, Z. Zhang, K. Amine, J. S. Moore, N. R. Sottos, and S. R. White, "Thermoresponsive Microcapsules for Autonomic Lithium-Ion Battery Shutdown," Materials Research Society Fall Meeting, Dec.M. M. Thackeray, "Lithium Batteries: Challenges and Opportunities in an Evolving Lithium Economy," School of Engineering, Brown University, Providence, RI, Dec. 3.

M. Baginska, B. J. Blaiszik, S. A. Odom, J. S. Moore, N. R. Sottos, and S. R. White, "Thermoresponsive Microcapsules for Autonomic Lithium-Ion Battery Shutdown," 47th Annual Society of Engineering Science Conference, Ames, IA, Oct.

M. Baginska, B. Blaiszik, A. Esser-Kahn, S. Odom, M. Caruso, A. Abouimrane, K. Amine, J. Moore, N. Sottos, and S. White, "Thermoresponsive Microcapsules for Autonomic Lithium-Ion Battery Shutdown," 15th International Meeting on Lithium Batteries, Montreal, Canada, July.

M. Baginska, B. J. Blaiszik, A. E. Esser-Kahn, M. M. Caruso, J. S. Moore, N. R. Sottos, and S. R. White, "Thermoresponsive Microcapsules for Autonomic Li-ion Battery Shutdown, Society of Engineering Mechanics," Indianapolis, IN, June.

B. J. Blaiszik, S. L. B. Kramer, D. A. McIlroy, M. E. Grady, N. R. Sottos, and S. R. White, "Autonomic Restoration of Conductivity for Li-ion Battery and Microelectronic Applications," Society of Engineering Science, Ames, IA, Oct.

B. J. Blaiszik, M. Baginska, N. R. Sottos, and S. R. White, "Thermoresponsive Microcapsules for Autonomic Li-ion Battery Shutdown," Argonne National Laboratory Postdoctoral Symposium, Argonne, IL, Sept.

M. K. Y. Chan, C. Wolverton, and J. Greeley, "Computational Studies of Surfaces and Interfaces of Silicon as Li-ion Battery Anodes," Electrochemical Society Fall Meeting, Oct.

M. K. Y. Chan, C. Wolverton, and J. Greeley, "Interfaces in Li-ion Battery Anode Materials," PSI-K 2010 Conference, Sept.

M. K. Y. Chan, C. Wolverton, and J. Greeley, "First Principles Studies of Surface Effects in Si Anodes," Solid State Studies in Ceramics — Energy Applications, Gordon Research Conference, Aug.

M. K. Y. Chan, C. Wolverton, and J. Greeley, "First Principles Studies of Surfaces and Interfaces in Si and Cu-Sn Anodes," International Meeting on Lithium Batteries, June.

M. K. Y. Chan and J. Greeley, "First Principles Studies of Si Anode Surfaces," Research Opportunities in Electrochemical Energy Storage, Symposium, Argonne, IL, May.

J. Emery, S. Chattopadhyay, Q. H. Wang, J. Okasinski, M. Hersam, P. Fenter, and M. Bedzyk, "Specular Reflectivity (CTR) Studies of Chemically Functionalized Epitaxial Graphene," Advanced Photon Source Interface Science Seminar, Argonne, IL, April 20.

P. Esser-Kahn, M. I. Cale, S. A. Odom, B. Blaiszik, M. Baginska, and J. S. Moore, "Degradable Fibers and Microcapsules for Self-Healing Materials," National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, San Francisco, CA, March.

T. T. Fister, G. T. Seidler, K. P. Nagle, J. A. Bradley, M. Balasubramanian, R. A. Gordon, P. Fuoss, R. A. Gordon, and P. Fenter, "Extending X-ray Raman Scattering across the Periodic Table," 7th International Conference on Inelastic X-ray Scattering, Oct. 11–14.

T. T. Fister, G. T. Seidler, M. Balasubramanian, R. A. Gordon, K. P. Nagle, J. A. Bradley, J. O. Cross, P. Fuoss, and P. Fenter, "The LERIX User Facility: Extending x-ray Raman Scattering Across the Periodic Table," The 16th Pan-American Synchrotron Radiation Instrumentation Conference, Sept. 21–24.

T. T. Fister, P. Fuoss, and P. Fenter, "Total Reflection Inelastic X-ray Scattering: An In Situ Alternative to Low Energy Surface Spectroscopy," 11th International Conference on Surface x-ray and Neutron Scattering, July 13–17.

M. C. Hersam, "Fundamentals and Applications of Monodisperse Carbon Nanomaterials," International Conference on NanoScience and NanoTechnology, Oryonghall, GIST, Korea, Nov. 8.

M. C. Hersam, "Fundamentals and Applications of Monodisperse Carbon Nanomaterials," Mexican Physical Society Annual Meeting, Boca del Rio Veracruz, Mexico, Oct. 28.

M. C. Hersam, "Chemically Tailoring Graphene via Organic Self-assembled Monolayers," 57th AVS International Symposium, Albuquerque, NM, Oct. 19.

M. C. Hersam, "High-performance Nanomaterials and Other Emerging Areas," Nano2 Closing Workshop, Arlington, VA, Sept. 30.

M. C. Hersam, "Fundamentals and Applications of Monodisperse Carbon-based Nanomaterials," 4th NIST Carbon Nanotube Workshop, Gaithersburg, MD, Sept. 23.

M. C. Hersam, "Molecular-scale Tailoring of Graphene Surface Chemistry via Organic Functionalization," Workshop on Carbon Based Electronics, Albany, NY, Sept. 22.

M. C. Hersam, "Chemically Enhanced Carbon-based Nanomaterials and Devices," Purdue University Department of Chemistry Colloquium, West Lafayette, IN, Sept. 9.

M. C. Hersam, "Ultra-high Vacuum Processing and Characterization of Chemically Functionalized Graphene," 18th International Vacuum Congress and International Conference on Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, China, Aug. 24.

M. C. Hersam, "Enhancing Carbon-based Nanomaterials and Devices via Chemical Processing," Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies Users Conference, Albuquerque, NM, Aug. 11.

M. C. Hersam, "Preparation, Characterization, and Application of Monodisperse Carbon-based Nanomaterials," 7th Annual Conference on the Foundations of Nanoscience, Snowbird, UT, April 29.

M. C. Hersam, "Ultra-high Vacuum Processing and Characterization of Chemically Functionalized Graphene," 217th Electrochemical Society Meeting, Vancouver, Canada , April 27.

M. C. Hersam, "Preparation, Characterization, and Application of Monodisperse Carbon-based Nanomaterials," 217th Electrochemical Society Meeting, Vancouver, Canada , April 26.

M. C. Hersam, "Preparation, Characterization, and Application of Monodisperse Carbon-based Nanomaterials," 2010 ChemOnTubes Conference, Arcachon, France, April 12.

M. C. Hersam, "Chemically Enhanced Carbon-based Nanoelectronic Materials and Devices," 2010 Materials Research Society Spring Meeting, San Francisco, CA, April 7.

M. C. Hersam, "Enhancing Carbon-based Nanomaterials and Devices via Chemical Processing," Case Western Reserve University Department of Chemical Engineering Seminar Series, Cleveland, OH, Feb. 18.

M. C. Hersam, "Chemically Tailored Carbon-based Nanoelectronic Materials and Devices," University of Chicago Department of Chemistry Colloquium, Chicago, IL, Jan. 11.

H. Iddir and L. A. Curtiss, "Density Functional Theory Studies of Growth and Properties of Li₂CO₃ on Graphite Surfaces," Battery CEES, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL, Nov. 22.S. Kang, B. J. Blaiszik, S. A. Odom, S. R. White, J. S. Moore, and N. R. Sottos, "Encapsulation of Conductive Particles for Restoration of Electrical Interfaces," Materials Research Society Fall Meeting, Dec.

H. Iddir and L. A. Curtiss, "Density Functional Theory Studies of Growth and properties of Li₂CO₃ on Graphite Surfaces," Research Opportunities in Electrochemical Energy Storage 'Beyond Lithium Ion': Computational Perspectives, Argonne, IL, May 3–4.

S.-H. Kang, C. M. Lopez-Rivera, M. M. Thackeray, D. Shin, and C. Wolverton, "Enhanced Electrochemical Behavior of xLi₂MnO₃•(1-x)LiMO₂ (M=Mn, Ni, Co) Electrodes," 15th International Meeting on Lithium Batteries, Montreal, Canada, June 29–July 2.

H. H. Kung, "Understanding, Manipulating, and Designing Catalysts and Catalytic Processes," Dong-A University, Korea, May 14.

H. H. Kung, "Silicon Nanoparticle Composites for Li Ion Battery Anodes," Korean Society of Industrial Chemistry and Engineering, May 13.

H. H. Kung, "Silicon Nanoparticle-Graphene Paper Composites for Li Ion Battery Anodes," Hanyang University, Korea, May 12.

B. R. Long and A. A. Gewirth. "In Situ Raman Spectroscopy of Semiconductors for Li-ion Battery Applications," Materials Research Society, Boston, MA, Nov.

J. S. Moore, "Toward Battery Safety and Longevity," Energy Frontier Research Center Workshop, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, Nov. 22.

S. A. Odom, Z. Zhang, W. Weng, S. Kang, N. R. Sottos, K. Amine, and J. S. Moore, "Electronic Restoration of Damaged Lithium ion Batteries, Abstracts of Papers, 240th ACS National Meeting, Boston, MA, Aug. 22–26.

S. A. Odom, A. Abouimrane, B. R. Long, A. Esser-Kahn, A. Prokup, M. Kryger, G. Gewirth, K. Amine, and J. S. Moore, "Redox Shuttles and Encapsulated Additives for Overcharge Protection of Lithium Ion Batteries," National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, San Francisco, CA, March.

V. G. Pol and M. M. Thackeray, "Electrochemistry of Spherical Carbon and Carbon Nanotubes Synthesized by Autogenic Reactions," 218th Electrochemical Society (ECS) Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, Oct. 10–15.

V. G. Pol, S.-H. Kang, C. S. Johnson, J. Calderon-Moreno, and M. M. Thackeray, "Autogenic Reactions for Synthesizing Electrode Materials," 15th International Meeting on Lithium Batteries, Montreal, Canada, June 29–July 2.

V. G. Pol, S.-H. Kang, and M. M. Thackeray, "Dry Autogenic Reactions for Synthesizing Anode Materials for Lithium-ion Batteries," MRS Spring Meeting, San Francisco, CA, April 5–9.

M. M. Thackeray, "Anodes and Cathodes for Lithium Batteries," New Industrial Chemistry and Engineering Workshop on Materials For Large Scale Energy Storage, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD, Sept. 16–17.

M. M. Thackeray, "Lithium Batteries - Challenges and Opportunities in an Evolving Lithium Economy," CINT Users Conference, Albuquerque, NM, Aug. 10–11.

M. M. Thackeray, M. Balasubramanian, R. Benedek, C. S. Johnson, S.-H. Kang, V. G. Pol, S. V. Pol, L. Trahey, and J. T. Vaughey, "Designing Anode and Cathode Materials to Counter the Performance Limitations of Li-Ion Batteries," 15th International Meeting on Lithium Batteries, Montreal, Canada, June 29–July 2.

M. M. Thackeray, Scientific Challenges Confronting Lithium Batteries — Materials Design and Engineering with Technological Implications, Gordon Conference – Inorganic Chemistry, University of New England, Biddeford, ME, June 23.

M. M. Thackeray, M. Balasubramanian, C. S. Johnson, S.-H. Kang, S. Pol, V. G. Pol, L. Trahey, J. T. Vaughey, D. Shin, and C. Wolverton, "Advances in the Design of Anode and Cathode Materials for Lithium Batteries," 27th International Battery Seminar and Exhibit, Fort Lauderdale, FL, March 15–18.

L. Trahey, N. Karan, M. Chan, K. C. Lau, C. S. Johnson, J. T. Vaughey, Y. Ren, J. Greeley, L. A. Curtiss, M. Balasubramanian, and M. M. Thackeray, "Moving Away from Conventional Lithium-ion Battery Electrodes: Recent Developments at Argonne National Laboratory," Beyond Lithium Ion: Materials Perspectives Symposium on Research Opportunities in Electrochemical Energy Storage, Oak Ridge, TN, Oct. 7–8.

L. Trahey, J. T. Vaughey, H. H. Kung, and M. M. Thackeray, "A Resistance Study on Electrodeposited Intermetallic Anodes for Li-Ion Batteries," 239th Meeting of the American Chemical Society, San Francisco, CA, March 21–25.

2009

M. C. Hersam, "Chemically Tailored Carbon-based Nanoelectronic Materials and Devices," Materials Research Society Fall 2009 Meeting, Boston, MA, Dec. 1.

M. C. Hersam, "Chemically Tailored Carbon-based Nanoelectronic Materials and Devices," University of Connecticut Polymer Program Seminar Series, Storrs, CT, Nov. 20.

M. M. Thackeray, C. S. Johnson, S.-H. Kang, H. H. Kung, V. G. Pol, L. Trahey, and J. T. Vaughey, "Designing Advanced Anode and Cathode Materials for Lithium-ion Batteries," Materials Research Society Fall Meeting, Boston, MA, Nov. 30–Dec. 4.

M. M. Thackeray, "Lithium-Ion Batteries — Challenges and Opportunities in an Evolving Lithium Economy," Frontiers in Materials Science Seminar Series, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA, Oct. 23.

M. M. Thackeray, S.-H. Kang, C. M. Lopez-Rivera, J. T. Vaughey, D. Shin, and C. Wolverton, "Improved Rate Capability of High-Capacity xLi₂MnO₃•(1-x)LiMO₂ Electrodes by Li-Ni-PO₄ Surface Treatment," 216th ECS Meeting, Vienna, Austria, Oct. 4–9.

M. M. Thackeray, "Lithium-Ion Batteries: Challenges and Opportunities in an Evolving Lithium Economy," Almaden Institute 2009: Scalable Energy Storage — Beyond Lithium Ion, San Jose, CA, Aug. 26–27.

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