Publications

 

Selected publications by area:

 

Surface Science / Modeling

  • C.A. Ould Hamou, J.B. Giorgi. Direct observation of phenoxy as the key and common intermediate for the decomposition of lignin fragments containing the beta-O-4 linkage. J. Phys. Chem. C 2019, 123, 8122-8132.
  • C.A. Ould Hamou, R. Reocreux, P. Sautet, C. Michel, J.B. Giorgi. Adsorption and decomposition of a lignin beta-O-4 linkage model, 2-phenoxyethanol, on Pt(111): combination of experiments and first principles calculations. J. Phys. Chem. C 2017, 121, 9889-9900.
  • R. Reocreux, C.A. Ould Hamou, C. Michel, J.B. Giorgi, P. Sautet. Decomposition mechanism of anisole on Pt(111): combining single crystal experiments and first principles calculations. ACS Catal. 2016, 6, 8166-8178.

 

  • D.K. Paul, J.B. Giorgi, K. Karan. Chemical and ionic conductivity degradation of ultra-thin ionomer film by X-ray beam exposure. J. Electrochem. Soc. 2013, 160, F464-F469.
  • D. Paul, K. Karan, A. Docoslis, J.B. Giorgi, J. Pearce. Characteristics of self assembled ultra-thin Nafion films. Macromolecules, 2013, 46, 3461-3475.

 

  • A. Ismail, J.B. Giorgi, T.K. Woo. On the atomistic interactions that direct ion conductivity and defect segregation in the bulk and surface of samarium doped ceria: a genetic algorithm study. J. Phys. Chem. C, 2012, 116, 704-713.
  • A. Ismail, J. Hooper, J.B. Giorgi, T.K. Woo. A DFT+U Study of Defect Association and Oxygen Migration in Samarium-Doped Ceria. Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys. 2011, 13, 6116-6124.
  • J. Hooper, A. Ismail, J.B. Giorgi, T.K. Woo. Computational insights into the nature of increased ionic conductivity in concentrated samarium doped ceria: a classical study. Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2010, 12, 12969-12972.
  • J. Hooper, A. Ismail, J.B. Giorgi, T.K. Woo. Genetic algorithm based approach to investigate doped metal oxide materials: application to lanthanide-doped ceria. Phys. Rev. B, 2010, 81, 224104/1-11.

 

Materials/Catalysis

  • A. Mirahsani, M. Sartaj, J.B. Giorgi. Assessment and optimizatino of total ammonia nitrogen adsorption in aqueous phase by sodium functionalized graphene oxide using response surface methodology. Environ. Prog. Sustainable Energy 2019, 1-10.
  • A. Mirahsani, J.B. Giorgi, M. Sartaj. Ammonia removal from aqueous solution by sodium functionalized graphene oxide: isotherm, kinetics, and thermodynamics. Desalin. Water Treat. In press. 
  • A. Charvieux, J.B. Giorgi, N. Duguet, E. Metay. Solvent free direct alkylation of ketones by alcohols catalyzed by nickel supported on silica-alumina. Green Chemistry 2018, 20, 4210-4216.
  • I. Thapa, B. Mullen, A. Saleem, C. Leibig, R.T. Baker, J.B. Giorgi. Efficient green catalysis for the conversion of fructose to levulinic acid. Appl. Catal. A General 2017, 539, 70-79.
  • R.J. Isaifan, W.D. Penwell, J.O.C. Filizzola, J.B. Giorg, E.A. Baranova. Promotion of Pt nanoparticles by lattice oxygen in SmFeO3 perovskite group for carbon monoxide and ethylene oxidation. Topics Catal. 2015, 58, 1218-1227.
  • S.M. Bukhari, J.B. Giorgi. Reduced Ni doped Sm0.95Ce0.05FeO3-dperovskite based sensors for hydrogen detection. Sens. Actuators B., 2013, 181, 153-158.
  • S.M. Bukhari, J.B. Giorgi. Electrical conductivity dependence of Ni doped Sm0.95Ce0.05FeO3-d  on surface morphology and composition. Sens. Actuators B: Chem., 2011, 155, 524-537.
  • S.M. Bukhari, J.B.Giorgi. Effect of cobalt substitution on thermal stability and electrical conductivity of Sm0.95Ce0.05FeO3-din oxidizing and reducing conditions. Solid State Ionics, 2010, 181, 392-401.

Fuel Cell Technology

  • J.S O’Brien, J.B. Giorgi. SOFC with NiCo-YSZ cermet anode for oxidation of CO/H2 fuel mixtures. J. Power Sources, 2012, 200, 14-20.
  • S.M. Bukhari, J.B. Giorgi. Chemically Stable and Coke Resistant Sm1-xCexFeO3-δ Perovskites for Low Temperature Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (LT-SOFC) anode applications. J. Power Sources, 2012, 198, 51-58.
  • C.M. Grgicak, M.M. Pakulska, J.S. O’Brien, J.B. Giorgi. Synergistic effects of Ni1−xCox-YSZ and Ni1−xCux-YSZ alloyed Cermet SOFC anodes for oxidation of hydrogen and methane fuels containing H2S, J. Power Sources 2008, 183, 26-33.
  • C.M. Grgicak, R.G. Green, J.B.Giorgi. SOFC Anodes for Direct Oxidation of Hydrogen and Methane Fuels Containing H2S. J. Power Sources 2008, 179, 317-328.
  • C.M. Grgicak, J.B.Giorgi. Improved Performance of Ni- and Co-YSZ Anodes via Sulfidation to NiS- and CoS-YSZ.Effects of Temperature on Electrokinetic Parameters. J. Phys. Chem. C 2007, 111, 15446-15455.