Dr. Bahne C. Cornilsen
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Solid State Chemistry, Vibrational Spectroscopy, Physical Chemistry
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Ph.D., Ceramic Science, New York State College of Ceramics, Alfred University, 1975.
M.S., Chemistry, Marquette University, Milw., 1971.
B.S., Chemistry, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chgo., 1968.
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Research Interests:NEW RESEARCH PROJECTS: GRA and GTA positions AVAILABLE.
MUCI (Michigan Universities Commercialization Initiative) funding has recently been received to build prototype coin cells containing our lightweight Ni cathode with ultracapacitor anode. We have a patent application pending on this higher cycle life, light-weight cathode using carbon foam to hold the nickel hydroxide active material.
DoE funding is also beginning which will involve in-depth characterization of the electrodes using Raman, IR, EXAFS, and INS spectroscopy (inelastic neutron scattering), as well as standard methods such as XRD.
Summary:
The Nickel Electrode used in Ni-hydrogen and Ni-Cd batteries
(the active cathode material is actually a nickel hydroxide or oxyhydroxide)
Prediction of Vibrational Spectra
Influence of Point Defects on Vibrational Spectra
Vibrational Spectra of Minerals |
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Recently Taught Courses:
CH1100 - (Fall 2006, Fall 2006, Fall 2007, Fall 2007, Fall 2008, Fall 2008)
CH1110 - (Fall 2005)
CH3511 - Physical Chemistry Lab I (Spring 2007)
CH3520 - Molecular Structure (Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009)
CH3521 - Physical Chemistry Lab II (Spring 2006, Spring 2007)
CH4510 - Intermediate Physical Chemistry (Fall 2005, Fall 2009)
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