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Nitrogen-doped Carbons: 
Probing catalyst-support interactions via experiment and theory 
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Selected Publications:
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Characterization of Complex Interactions at the Gas–Solid Interface with in Situ Spectroscopy: The Case of Nitrogen-Functionalized Carbon
Recent progress on nitrogen/carbon structures designed for use in energy and sustainability applications
Nitrogen: unraveling the secret to stable carbon-supported Pt-alloy electrocatalysts
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Team Members:
Mike Dzara, Margaret Fitzgerald (present), Matt Strand (past)

Funding:
NSF
Precious metal group-free electrocatalysts:
From fundamental understanding to integration

Selected Publications:
Role of surface chemistry on catalyst/ionomer interactions for transition metal–nitrogen–carbon electrocatalysts
Platinum group metal-free electrocatalysts: Effects of synthesis on structure and performance in proton-exchange membrane fuel cell cathodes
Synthesis of high surface area Ca x La (1− x) Al (1− x) Mn x O (3− δ) perovskite oxides for oxygen reduction electrocatalysis in alkaline media
La and Al co-doped CaMnO3 perovskite oxides: From interplay of surface properties to anion exchange membrane fuel cell performance

Team Members:
Mike Dzara
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Transition metal nitrides and carbides: 
Exploring unique properties arising from nanoscale 

Selected Publications:
Deep eutectic solvent approach towards nickel/nickel nitride nanocomposites
Strong Metal–Support Interactions of TiN– and TiO2–Nickel Nanocomposite Catalysts​
Synthetic advancements and catalytic applications of nickel nitride

Team Members:
Sam Gage (past) 
Novel nanostructured metal borohydrides for hydrogen storage: 
Understanding coatings on complex systems


Selected Publications:
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Team Members:
Margaret Fitzgerald
Funding: 
DOE/NREL
Extended surface electrocatalysts for polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells:
From catalyst chemistry to electrode integration

Selected Publications:
2D and 3D Characterization of PtNi Nanowire Electrode Composition and Structure
Extended Thin-Film Electrocatalyst Structures via Pt Atomic Layer Deposition
Exceptional oxygen reduction reaction activity and durability of platinum–nickel nanowires through synthesis and post-treatment optimization

Team Members:
Sarah Zaccarine (current), Sarah Shulda and Chilan Ngo (past)
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Funding:
DOE/NREL
Surface and interface evolution of materials and devices through in situ XPS:
From catalyst chemistry to electrode integration

Selected Publications​
Characterization of Complex Interactions at the Gas-Solid Interface with In Situ Spectroscopy: The Case of Nitrogen-Functionalized Carbon

Team Members:
Sarah Zaccarine, Mike Dzara

Funding:
NSF
Understanding catalyst-ionomer interactions and interfaces in polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells

Selected Publications:
Tracking Nafion Evolution in a Humidified Environment through Near-Ambient Pressure X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy
Impact of Microporous Layer Roughness on Gas Diffusion Electrode-based Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell Performance

Role of surface chemistry on catalyst/ionomer interactions for transition metal–nitrogen–carbon electrocatalysts

Team Members:
Samantha Medina, Ami Neyerlin, Mike Dzara

Funding:
NREL, NSF, CERC
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Polymer electrolyte water electrolysis degradation:
Characterization of critical components and correlation to performance

​Selected Publications:
ZIF 67 Based Highly Active Electrocatalysts as Oxygen Electrodes in Water Electrolyzer
Iridium-based nanowires as highly active, oxygen evolution reaction electrocatalysts

​Team Members:
Sarah Zaccarine, Genevieve Stelmakovich


​​Funding:
DOE graduate student fellowship, DOE
All-solid lithium batteries:
Characterization of the anode/electrolyte interface

Selected Publications:
Toward All-Solid-State Lithium Batteries: Three-Dimensional Visualization of Lithium Migration in β-Li3PS4 Ceramic Electrolyte

Team Members:
Natalie Seitzman

Funding:
NREL, DOE graduate student fellowship

Uniformity and chemical identity of atomic layer deposition coatings

Selected Publications:
Hydrocarbon catalyzed-selective catalytic reduction catalysts using core-shell atomic layer deposited CeO2 and ZrO2​

​Team Members:
Sarah Zaccarine, Mike Dzara, Margaret Fitzgerald

Funding:
Forge Nano
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R2R electrode coating processes: 
Structure-property-processing-performance correlations across different catalytic systems

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Selected Publications:
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Team Members:
Samantha Medina, Mike Dzara, Sarah Zaccarine

Funding:
NREL/DOE, NSF-PFI, CERC 
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