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Alevtina Smirnova

Publications

Dr. A. Smirnova

BOOKS

Fuel Cell Technologies: State and Perspectives, Editors:  N. Sammes, A. Smirnova, D. Vasilyev, NATO SCIENCE SERIES,  Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry, Springer Vol. 202,  429  P. 2005;  ISBN:1-4020-3496-2. http://www.springerlink.com/content/l2w132/

 

Book Chapters

1.       A. M. Numan-Al-Mobin and A. Smirnova, Silicon-Based Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites for Lithium-Ion Battery Anodes, in the Book: “Materials for Li-ion Batteries: Advances and Applications with Silicon Anodes and Electrolytes”, Editor James Wu (NASA Glenn Research Center); Pan Stanford Publishing (2017).

2.       P. Kolla, A. Smirnova, Catalytically active nanomaterials for electrochemical energy generation and storage, Ch. 7, pp. 137-172, in the ACS Symposium Series # 1213 “Nanomaterials for Sustainable Energy”; Editors: J. L. Liu and S. Bashir (2015) DOI: 10.1021/bk-2015-1213.

3.       O. Baturina, A. Smirnova, Catalytic processes using fuel cells, catalytic batteries, and hydrogen storage materials, in the Book “New and Future Developments in Catalysis: Batteries, Hydrogen Storage and Fuel Cells” Editor S. Suib, Elsevier (2013) ISBN: 9780444538741 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-444-53880-2.00005-3

4.       V. Sadykov, N. Mezentseva, G. Alikina, R. Bunina, V. Pelipenko, A. Lukashevich, Z. Vostrikov, V. Rogov, T. Krieger, A. Ishchenko V. Zaikovsky, L. Bobrova, J. Ross, O. Smorygo, A. Smirnova, B. Rietveld, F. van Berkel, Nanocomposite catalysts for steam reforming of methane and biofuels: Design and Performance, INTECH, Ch. 39, pp. 909-946 , in the book “Advances in Nanocomposites-Synthesis, Characterization and Industrial Applications” Editor B. Reddy, ISBN 978-953-307-165-7.

5.       V. A. Sadykov, N. V. Mezentseva, V. V. Usoltsev, T. S. Kharlamova, S. N. Pavlova, V. D. Belyaev, G. M. Alikina, R. V. Bunina, V. V. Pelipenko, L. N. Bobrova, A. V. Ishchenko , O. F. Bobrenok, N. F. Uvarov, Yu. S. Okhlupin, D. I. Bronin, S. M. Beresnev, N. M. Bogdanovich, B. L. Kuzin, A. A. Kurteeva, O. L. Smorygo , A. I. Marukovich, A. L. Smirnova, B. Rietveld, F. van Berkel, Planar thin film solid oxide fuel cells for intermediate temperature operation: Design and performance, Ch. 4, (143-210); In the book:  “Fuel Cell Performance”; Ed.: Zhidan Liu.– Series: Energy Science, Engineering and Technology, Nova Science Publishers, New York (2011) ISBN 10: 1621000559.

6.       A. Smirnova, New trends in the development of PEMFC catalysts, In the book: “Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells and Electrocatalysts” Editors: R. Esposito and A. Conti, Nova Publishers, New York (2009) ISBN: 978-1-60692-773-1.

7.       A. Smirnova, Novel fuel cells and fuel cell materials; In the book “Materials for Fuel Cells” Editor: M. Gasik, TKK, Woodhead Publishing Limited, Abington Hall, Abington, Cambridge, England, ISBN 1-84569-330-2 (2008); http://www.woodheadpublishing.com.

8.       A. Smirnova, X. Dong, H. Hara, and N. Sammes, New Generation of Catalyst Layers for PEMFCs Based on Carbon Aerogel Supported Pt Catalyst (CASPC); In the book: “Fuel cells: Reaching Towards Commercialization”, Ch.7, p.57-72. Springer 2006: ISBN 1852339748.

9.       A. Smirnova, D. Kang, N. Sammes: Development of DMFC for portable application in the book: “Fuel Cell Technologies: State and Perspectives”, Editors:  N. Sammes, A. Smirnova, D. Vasiliev,  NATO Science series II, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry, pp.59-80, 2005 ISBN 1-4020-3497-2.

10.    A. Smirnova, V. Khitrova, A. Schwake, Membranes for ion-selective electrodes containing neutral carriers and oppositely charged inorganic cites. In the book series: “Ionic Exchange and Ionic Transport”, St. Petersburg State University, RF (2000) pp. 208-220.

11.    A. L. Smirnova, M. Balashova, A. Grekovich, Investigation of sulfate-selective electrode properties based on non-ionic surfactant sorbitol monolaurate and ion-exchanger. In the book series: “Ion Exchange and Ion Transport”, St. Petersburg State University, RF (1996) 106-115.

12.    K. Mikhelson, A. Smirnova, S. Didina, M. Lutov, Modeling of selectivity for the membranes based on neutral carriers and ion-exchangers. In the book series: “Ion Exchange and Ion Transport”, St. Petersburg State University (1990) pp. 109-124.

  patents and patent disclosures

1.         A. Smirnova, M. McGraw, P. Kolla, Self-organized and electrically conducting polyethylene-dioxythiophene (PEDOT) polymer matrix for applications in sensors and energy generation and storage, Application # 15439585 submitted (2017).

2.          A. Smirnova, C. Lynde, A. Numan-Al-Mobin, R. Rajappagowda, Selective liquefaction of lignin and biomass in a mixture of sub- and supercritical fluids in absence or presence of heterogeneous catalysts,  Patent Application US 2017/0073291A1 (2017)

3.         R. Miller and A. Smirnova, Energy storing fractal and process therefor; US 20140272410 A1 (2014).

4.         H. Hara and A. Smirnova, Method of preparing membrane electrode assemblies with aerogel supported catalyst, US 20050200040 A1 (2005).

5.         A. Smirnova, G. Crosbie, R. Pett, Polymeric binder system and method making same, method of preparing thin-walled articles by extrusion, and thin-walled articles produced thereby. Patent US 6,827,892 B2.

6.         A. Smirnova V. Tarasevich, E. Rahman’ko, Composition of the membrane for sulphate-selective electrode; Patent RU 2075071 C1 (1997).

7.         A. Smirnova, V. Yurinskaia, O. Stephanova, A.Grekovich, Carbonate-selective electrode with solid contact; Patent RU 2059237 C1  (1996).

8.         A. L. Smirnova, A. L. Grekovich, Composition of the ion-selective film for determination of the carbonate ions activity; Patent RU 1097928 (1984).

 

peer-reviewed journal ARTICLES  

2017

1.         C. Isola, H. Sieverding, A. Numan-Al-Mobin, R. Rajappagowda, E. Boakye,  D. Raynie, A. Smirnova, J. Stone, Sustainability evaluation for vanillin derived from lignin liquefaction, The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment, Under review  (2017).

2.         B. Yao, P. Kolla,  Y. Ding, R. Koodali, S. Balaranjan, S. Shrestha, and A. Smirnova, Laccase–natural mediator systems for “green” synthesis of phenolic monomers from alkali lignin, Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) Energy and Fuels, (2017) DOI: 10.1039/c7se00209b.

3.         Z. Zhou, H. Zhang, Y. Zhou, A. Gurung, R. Naderi, H. Elbohy, A. L. Smirnova, H. Lu, S. Chen, Q. Qiao,  Binder free hierarchical mesoporous carbon foam for high performance lithium ion battery,  Nature Publishing Group (NPG) Scientific Reports, 7 (2017) 1440-1449.

4.         X. Ma, P. Kolla, R. Yang, Z. Wang, Y. Zhao, A. Smirnova, H. Fong, Electrospun polyacrylonitrile nanofibrous membranes with varied fiber diameters and different membrane porosities as lithium-ion battery separators, Electrochimica Acta, 236 (2017) 417–423.

5.         R. Rajappagowda, A.M. Numan-Al-Mobin, B. Yao, R. D. Cook, and A. Smirnova, Toward selective lignin liquefaction: synergistic effect of heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysis in sub-and supercritical fluids, ACS Energy and Fuels, 31 (1) (2017) 578–586.

6.         B. Yao, P. Kolla, R. Koodali, Y. Ding, S. Balaranjan, S. Shrestha, A. Smirnova, Enzymatic decomposition and electrochemical study of alkali lignin by laccase (Trametes versicolor) in the presence of a natural mediator (methyl syringate), RCS New Journal of Chemistry, 41(2017) 958 – 964.

 

2016

7.         E. Kozliak, A. Kubatova, A. Artemyeva, E. Nagel, C. Zhang, R. Rajappagowda, and A. Smirnova, Thermal Liquefaction of Lignin to Aromatics: Efficiency, Selectivity, and Product Analysis, ACS Sustainable Chem. Eng., 4 (10) (2016) 5106–5122.

8.         A. M. Numan-Al-Mobin, P. Kolla, A. Smirnova, Effect of water-carbon dioxide ratio on the selectivity of phenolic compounds produced from alkali lignin in sub- and supercritical fluid mixtures, Fuel, (2016), Fuel, 185 (2016) 26–33.

9.         X. Ma, P. Kolla, Y. Zhao, A. Smirnova, H. Fong, Electrospun lignin-derived carbon nanofiber mats surface-decorated with MnO2 nanowhiskers as high-performance supercapacitor electrodes, J. Power Sources 325 (2016) 541-548.

10.      M. McGraw, J. Wu, P. Kolla, and A. Smirnova, On-step solid-state in-situ thermal polymerization of silicon-PEDOT nanocomposites for application in lithium-ion battery, Polymer, 99 (2016) 488-495.

11.      V. Minkina, S. Shabunya, V. Kalinin, and A. Smirnova,  Hydrogen Generation from sodium borohydride solutions for stationary applications,  Int. J. Hydrogen Energy, 41 ( 2016 ) 9227 -9233..

12.      V. Sadykov, N. Eremeev,  V. Bolotov, Y. Tanashov, Y. Fedorova, D. Amanbayeva, A. Bobin, E. Sadovskaya, V. Muzykantov, V. Pelipenko, and A. Smirnova, The effect of microwave sintering on stability and oxygen mobility of praseodymium nickelates-cobaltites and their nanocomposites, Solid State Ionics, 288 (2016)  76–81.

13.      S. Pavlova, Y. Bespalko, V. Sadykov, N. Eremeev, T. Krieger, E. Sadovskaya, A. Ishchenko, A. Bobin, A. Ulihin, N. Uvarov, A. Smirnova, Structural and transport properties of doped LAMOX — Electrolytes for IT SOFC, Solid State Ionics, 288 (2016) 103–109.

14.      A. Numan-Al-Mobin, K. Voeller, H. Bilek, E. Kozliak, A. Kubatova, D. Raynie, David Dixon, and A. Smirnova, Selective synthesis of phenolic compounds from alkali lignin in a mixture of sub- and supercritical fluids: Catalysis by CO­2, ACS Energy and Fuels, 30 (3) (2016) 2137–2143. 

15.      B. Yao, P. Kolla, C. Wu, R. Koodali, A. Smirnova, Mechanism of alkaline lignin oxidation using laccase -methyl syringate mediator system, Int. J. Chemistry,  8(2)  (2016) 56-63.

2015

16.      V. Sadykov, V. Muzykantov, N. Yeremeev, V. Pelipenko, E. Sadovskaya, A. Bobin, Y. Fedorova, D. Amanbaeva, V. Usoltsev, A. Smirnova, Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Cathodes: Importance of Chemical Composition and Morphology, Catalysis for Sustainable Energy, 2 (2015) 57–70.

17.      P. Kolla, and A. Smirnova, Dual catalytic mechanism of supercritically deposited PtIrCo nanoparticles within 3D carbon aerogel matrix, Electrochimica Acta, 182 (2015) 20–30.

18.      Y. Zhang, A. Smirnova, A. Verma, R. Pitchumani, Design of a proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell with variable catalyst loading, J. Power Sources,  291 (2015)  46–57.

2014

19.      P. Kolla, C. Lai; S. Mishra; H. Fong; W. Rhine, A. Smirnova, CVD grown CNTs within iron modified and graphitized carbon aerogel as durable oxygen reduction catalyst in acidic medium, Carbon,  79, ( 2014) 518–528.

20.      C. Lai, P. Kolla, Y. Zhao, H. Fong, A. Smirnova, Lignin-derived electrospun carbon nanofiber mats with supercritically deposited Ag nanoparticles for oxygen reduction reaction in alkaline fuel cells, Electrochimica Acta, 130 (2014) 431–438.

2013

21.      S. Pavlova, T. Kharlamova, Y.  Bespalko, T. Krieger, V. Sadykov, Y. Chesalov, A. Ulihin, N. Uvarov, and A. Smirnova, Low temperature synthesis, structural and transport properties of doped LAMOX-electrolytes for IT SOFC, ECS Transactions, 57(1) (2013) 939-949.

22.      P. Kolla, A. Smirnova, Methanol Oxidation on Hybrid Catalysts: PtRu/C Nanostructures Promoted with Cerium and Titanium Oxides, Int. J. of Hydrogen Energy, 38(35) (2013) 15152-15159.

23.      S. Pavlova, T. Kharlamova, V. Sadykov, T. Krieger, V. Muzikantov, Y.  Bespalko, A. Ishenko, V. Rogov, V.Belyaev, Y. Okhlupin, N. Uvarov and A. Smirnova , Features and Transport Properties of La(Sr)Fe1-xNixO3δ–Ce0.9Gd0.1O2δ , Nanocomposites—Advanced Materials for IT SOFC Cathodes, Heat Transfer Engineering, 34(11–12): (2013) 904–916.

24.      P. Kolla, K. Kerce, Y. Normah, J. Houk, W. Rhine, D. Dixon, Y. Zhao, H. Fong, and A. Smirnova, 3D-Graphitized and Iron Modified Carbon Aerogels for Sustainable Energy Applications, ECS Transactions, 50(2) (2013) 1277-1286.

2012                    

25.      O. Smorygo, V. Sadykov, V. Mikutski, A. Marukovich, A. Ilyushchanka, A. Yarkovich, N.  Mezentseva, L. Bobrova, Y. Fedorova, V. Pelipenko, M. Arapova, and A. Smirnova, Porous substrates for intermediate temperature SOFCs and in-cell reforming catalysts, Catalysis for Sustainable Energy, (2012) 90–99.

26.      P. Kolla, K. Kerce, H. Fong and A. Smirnova, Metal Oxides as Catalyst Promoters for Methanol Oxidation, Materials Research Society Proceedings, 1446 (2012) 1-8.

27.      A. Smirnova, R. Hazanov, Methane hydrates for efficient power generation using SOFCs, Azerbaijan Oil Industry, 2 (2012) 64-68.

28.      Andrzejczuk, M., Vasylyev, O., Brychevskyi, M., Dubykivskyi, L., Smirnova, A., Lewandowska, M., and Haanappel, Structural features and gas tightness of EB-PVD 1Ce10ScSZ electrolyte films, Materials Science-Poland, 30(3) (2012) 170-179.

2011

29.      A. L. Smirnova,  V. A. Sadykov,  N. V. Mezentseva, R. V. Bunina, V. V. Pelipenko, G. M. Alikina,   T. A. Krieger, L. N. Bobrova, O. L. Smorygo,  F. van Berkel,  B. Rietveld, Design and Testing of Structured Catalysts for Internal Reforming of CH4 in Intermediate Temperature Solid Oxide Fuel Cells, ECS Transactions, 35 (1) (2011) 2771-2780.

30.      V. G. Minkina, S. I. Shabunya, V. I. Kalinin, V. V. Martynenko, A. L. Smirnova, Stability of alkaline aqueous solutions of sodium borohydride, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 37(4) (2011) 3313–3318.

31.      V. Sadykov, G. Alikina, A. Lukashevich, V. Muzykantov, V. Usoltsev, A. Boronin, S. Koscheev, T. Krieger, A. Ishchenko, A. Smirnova, O. Bobrenok, N. Uvarov, Design and characterization of LSM/ScCeSZ nanocomposite as mixed ionic–electronic conducting material for functionally graded cathodes of solid oxide fuel cells, Solid State Ionics, 192(1) (2011) 540-546.

32.      O. Smorygo, V. Mikutski, A. Marukovich, A. Ilyushchanka, V. Sadykov, A. Smirnova,
An inverted spherical model of an open-cell foam structure,  Acta Materialia, 59(7) (2011) 2669-2678.

33.      R. Hasanov, A. Smirnova, A. Gulgazli, M. Kazimov, A. Volkov, V. Quliyeva, O. Vasylyev, V. Sadykov, Modeling design and analysis of multi-layer solid oxide fuel cells, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 36(2) (2011) 1671-1682.

34.      V. Sadykov, N. Mezentseva, V. Usoltsev, E. Sadovskaya, A. Ishchenko, S. Pavlova, Y.Bespalko, T. Kharlamova, E. Zevak, A. Salanov, T. Krieger, V. Belyaev, O. Bobrenok, N. Uvarov, Y.Okhlupin, O. Smorygo, A. Smirnova, Solid oxide fuel cell composite cathodes based on perovskite and fluorite structures, Journal of Power Sources, 196(17) (2011) 7104-7109.

35.      O.D. Vasylyev, A.L. Smirnova, M.M. Brychevskyi, I.M. Brodnikovskyi, S.O. Firstov, V.G. Vereschak, G.Ya. Akimov, Yu.O. Komysa, J.T.S. Irvine, C.-D. Savaniu, V.A. Sadykov, I. Kosacki, Structural, mechanical, and electrochemical properties of ceria doped scandia stabilized zirconia, Material Science of Nanostructures, 1 (2011) 70-80.

2010-2009

36.      V. Sadykov, S. Pavlova, V. Zarubin, A. Bobin, G. Alikina, A. Lukashevich, V. Muzykantov, V. Usoltsev, T. Kharlamova, A. Boronin, S. Koscheev,  T. Krieger, A. Ishchenko , N. Mezentseva, A. Smirnova, O. Bobrenok, N. Uvarov,  Design and characterization of functionally graded cathode materials for solid oxide fuel cells, ECS Trans. 25 (2) (2009)  2403-2412.

37.      V. Sadykov, N. Mezentzeva, G. Alikina, R. Bunina, V. Pelipenko, A. Lukashevitch, S. Tikhov, V. Usoltsev, Z. Vostrikov, O. Bobrenok, A. Smirnova, J. Ross, O. Smorygo, B. Rietveld “ Nanocomposite catalysts for internal steam reforming of methane and biofuels in solid oxide fuel cells: Design and performance”, Catalysis Today, 146 (2009) 132-140.

38.      A. Smirnova, T. Wender, D. Goberman, Y.-L. Hu, M. Aindow, W. Rhine, N. M. Sammes, Modification of carbon aerogel supports for PEMFC catalysts, Int. Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 34(2009) 8992-8997.

39.      A. Smirnova, Y.-L. Hu, L. Zhang , M. Aindow, P. Menard,.P. Singh, D. Goberman , L. Shaw, X. Wan, W. Rhine, Synthesis of novel electrode materials using supercritical approach, ECS Transactions, 19(21) (2009) 9-21.

40.      A. Bayrakçeken, A. Smirnova, U. Kitkamthorn, M. Aindow, L Türker, İ. Eroğlu and C. Erkey, Vulcan supported Pt electrocatalysts for PEMFCs prepared using supercritical carbon dioxide deposition, Chem. Eng. Comm., 196, (2009) 194-203.

  1. V. Sadykov, T. Kharlamova, L. Batuev, V. Muzykantov, N. Mezentzeva, T. Krieger, G. Alikina, A. Lukashevich, V. Rogov, V. Zaikovskii, A. Ishchenko, A. Salanov, A. Boronin, S. Koscheev, S. Pavlova, N. Uvarov, A. Smirnova, O. Vasylyev, La0.8Sr0.2Ni0.4Fe0.6O3-Ce0.8Gd0.2O2-d nanocomposite as mixed ionic-electronic conducting material for SOFC cathode and oxygen permeable membranes: synthesis and properties, Composite interfaces, 16 (2009) 407-431.

42.      O. Vasylyev, A. Smirnova, M. Brychevskyi, Ie. Pryshchepa, L. Dubykivskyi, A. Samelyuk, V. Vereschak, J. Malzbender, Zirconia EB-PVD Electrolyte films: structure, mechanical properties and conductivity, ECS Transactions,  25(2) (2009) 1687-1699.

43.      A. Smirnova, Y.-L. Hu, L. Zhang , M. Aindow, P. Menard, D. Goberman , L. Shaw, X. Wan,  W. Rhine, P. Singh, Synthesis of Novel Electrode Materials Using Supercritical Fluids, ECS Transactions 19(21) (2009) 9-22.

2008

44.      V. Minkina, S. Shabunya, V. Kalinin, V. Martynenko, A. Smirnova, Long-term stability of sodium borohydrides for hydrogen generation, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 33 (20) (2008) 5629-5635.

45.      S. Higgins, N. Sammes, A. Smirnova, J. A. Kilner, G. Tompsett, Yttrium-doped barium zirconates as ceramic conductors in the intermediate temperature range, Journal of Fuel Cell Science and Technology, 5 (2008) Available online.

46.      B. Bai, N.M. Sammes and A.L. Smirnova, Physical and electrochemical characterization of Bi2O3-doped Scandia stabilized zirconia; Journal of Power Sources,176 (1) (2008) 76-81.

47.      A. Bayrakceken, A. Smirnova, U. Kitkamthorn, M. Aindow, L. Turker, I. Eroglu and C. Erkey, Pt-based electrocatalysts for polymer electrolyte fuel cells prepared by supercritical deposition technique, Journal of Power Sources, 179( 2) (2008) 532-540.

2007

48.      V. Sadykov, Yu. Borcher, G. Alikina, A. Lukashevich, N. Mezenzeva, V. Muzykantov, E. Moroz, V. Rogov, V. Zaikovskii, D. Zyuzin, N. Uvarov, A. Ishenko, V. Zyryanov, and A. Smirnova, Synthesis and properties of nano-composites with mixed ionic-electronic conductivity on the basis of oxide phases with perovskite and fluorite structures, Glass Physics and Chemistry, 33(4) (2007) 320-334.

49.      M. F. Serincan, A. Smirnova, N. Sammes, Modeling and Analysis of a Micro-tubular Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) operating at Intermediate Temperatures ECS Transactions 7(1) (2007) 1955-1965.

50.      B. Bai, W. McPhee, A. Smirnova, N. Sammes, A Comparison and Characterization of CeO2 doped ScSZ and Bi2O3 doped ScSZ as IT-SOFC Electrolytes, ECS Transactions 7(1) (2007) 2213-2221.

51.      X. Zhang, A. Smirnova, N. Sammes, E. Brodnikovskii, O. Vasylyev, Mechanical Properties of Ceria-doped Scandia-stabilized Zirconia Electrolyte Coatings for SOFCs, ECS Transactions, 7(1) (2007)  2233-2238.

52.      A. Mohammadi, J. Pusz, A. Smirnova, N. Sammes, Mechanical Properties of Anode-Supported Micro-Tubular Solid Oxide Fuel Cells, ECS Transactions, 7(1)  (2007)   1409-1418.     

53.       J. Pusz, A. Smirnova, A. Mohammadi and N. M. Sammes, Fracture strength of micro-tubular solid oxide fuel cell anode in redox cycling experiments,  J. Power Sources, 163  (2)  (2007) 900-906.

2006

54.      S. Sarat, N.M. Sammes, A. Smirnova, Bismuth doped Scandia-stabilized zirconia electrolyte for the intermediate temperature SOFC, J. Power Sources, 160(2) (2006) 892-896.

55.      F. Dundar, A. Smirnova, X. Dong, A. Ata, and N. Sammes, Rotating disk electrode study of supported and unsupported catalysts for PEMFC application, J. Fuel Cell Sci. Technol., 3, (2006) 428-433.

56.      A. Smirnova, X. Dong, H. Hara, and N. Sammes, Aerogel Based Catalyst PEMFC Operating at Room Temperature, J. Fuel Cell Sci. Technol. 3, (2006)  477- 481.

57.      K Song, Y-M Kim, Y-T Kim, H-W Rhee, A. Smirnova, N. Sammes, J. Fenton, Ultra-thin reinforced nanocomposite membranes for direct methanol fuel cells, J. Electrochemical Society, 153, (2006) A2239-A2244.

58.      A. Lavrov, A. Smirnova, H. Gorgun, N. Sammes, Thin inclusion approach for modeling of heterogeneous conducting materials, J. Power Sources, 155( 2)  (2006) 239-245.

2005

59.      A. Smirnova, X. Dong, H. Hara, A. Vasiliev, N. Sammes, Evaluation of novel carbon aerogel-supported catalysts for PEM fuel cell application, Int. J. Hydrogen Energy,  30 (2005) 149-158.

2004

60.      G. Butt, N. Sammes, G. Tompsett, A. Smirnova, O. Yamamoto, Raman spectroscopy of superionic Ti doped Li3Fe2(PO4)3 and LiNiPO4 structures, J. Power Sources, 134 (1) (2004) 72-79.

61.      X. Xue, J.Tang, A. Smirnova, R. England, N. Sammes, System Level Lumped-parameter Dynamic Modeling of a PEM Cell, J. Power Sources, 133(2), (2004) 188-204.

62.      N. Sammes, R. Phillips, A. Smirnova, Proton Conductivity in Stoichiometric and Sub-stoichiometric Yttrium doped SrCeO3 ceramic electrolytes, J. Power Sources, 134 (2004) 153-159.

2001 and earlier

63.       A. Smirnova, G. Crosbie, K.Ellwood, Application of Fourier-based Transforms to impedance spectra of small-diameter tubular solid oxide fuel cells. J. Electrochemical Society, 148 (2001) 610-615.

64.      A. Grekovich, A. Smirnova, Plasticizers as neutral ionophores in ion-selective membranes. Russian J. Appl. Chemistry, 74 (2001) 450-456.

65.      A. Grekovich, A. Smirnova, Calcium-Selective PVC Membrane Electrode based on combination of thenoil-trifluoroacetone, cation-exchanger and anion-exchanger or supporting electrolyte. Russian J. Appl. Chemistry, 73 (2000) 610-616.

66.      A. Smirnova, S. Levitchev, V. Khitrova, A. Grekovich, Yu. Vlasov A. Schwake, K. Cammann The influence of lipophilic additive on the properties of calcium-selective electrode based on cation-exchanger, Fresenius J. of Anal. Chem. 363 (1999) 369-769.

67.      A. Legin, A. Rudnitskaya, A. Smirnova, L. Lvova, Yu. Vlasov, Evaluation of cross-sensitivity for polyvinyl chloride membranes reversible to cations, Russ. J. Appl. Chemistry 72 (1999) 105-102.

68.      A. Smirnova, S. Levitchev, V. Khitrova, A. Grekovich, Yu. Vlasov A. Schwake, K. Cammann, Effect of simultaneous existence of two ion-exchangers with opposite charges of lipophilic groups. Electroanalysis, 11(10-11) (1999) 198-305.

69.      A. Schwake, K. Cammann, A. Smirnova, S. Levitchev, V. Khitrova, A. Grekovich, Yu. Vlasov, Potentiometric properties and impedance spectroscopic data of poly(vinyl chloride) membranes containing quaternary ammonium salts of different chemical structure, Analytica Chimica Acta, 393 (1999) 19-28.

70.      A. Legin, A. Smirnova, A. Rudnitskaya, L. Lvova, Yu. Vlasov, Chemical sensor array for multicomponent analysis of biological liquids. Analytica Chimica Acta, 385 (1999) 131-135.

71.       A. Legin, A. Smirnova, A. Rudnitskaya, Yu. Vlasov, Cross sensitivity of cation-selective film sensors based on polyvinyl chloride, Russ. J. Applied , 72 (1999) 114-121

72.       S. Levitchev, A. Smirnova, A. Bratov, Yu. Vlasov, Electrochemical properties of photocurable membranes for chemical sensors. Fresenius J. Anal. Chem., 361 (1998) 252-254.

73.      S. Levitchev, A. Smirnova, A. Bratov, Yu. Vlasov, Photocurable carbonate-selective membranes for chemical sensors containing lipophilic additives, Sensors and Actuators В, 44(1-3) (1997) 397-401.

74.       V. L. Khitrova, N. B. Ivanenko, V. S. Karavan, E. M. Rahmanko, A.L. Smirnova, Determination of sulfate ions in natural water using sulphate-selective PVC electrode, Russ. J. Applied Chemistry, 70(6) (1997) 1006-1010.

75.       A. Smirnova, Membranes for chemical sensors reversible for double charged anions. Fresenius J Anal. Chem., 361 (1998) 296-300.

76.       O. Nikolaeva, L. Khitrova, N. Ivanenko, A. Smirnova, Potentiometric properties of carbonate-selective polyvinyl chloride membranes containing lipophilic ions with oppositely charged sites, Russ. J. of Electrochemistry (in English), 34(5) (1998) 440-444.

77.      A. L. Smirnova, V. E. Yurinskaya, O. K. Stefanova, Carbonate-selective electrode with solid contact, Russ. J. Appl. Chemistry, 66(10) (1993) 1809-1810.

78.      K. N. Mikhelson, N. A. Malysh, A.L. Smirnova, Phosphate selectivity of membranes based on hexyl-p- trifluoroacetylbenzoate, Russian J. Electrochemistry (in English), (1994) 30(9)1009-1014.

79.      A. L. Smirnova, V. N. Tarasevitch, E. M. Rakchman’ko, Some properties of sulfate-selective PVC membranes based on neutral carrier and ion-exchanger, Sensors and Actuators B, 18-19 (1994) 392-395.

80.      K. N. Mikhelson, A. L. Smirnova, A new equation for the electrical potential of liquid and PVC membranes containing both neutral carrier and ion-exchangers, Sensors and Actuators, B, 10 (1992) 47-54.

81.      A. L. Smirnova, A. L. Grekovich, E. A. Materova, Influence of plasticizers on the potentiometric properties of carbonate-selective membranes, Russian J. Electrochemistry (in English), 24(9) (1989) 1103-1109

82.      A. L. Smirnova, A. L. Grekovich Carbonate-selective electrode with solid contact, Russ. J. Electrochemistry (in English), 24(6) (1988) 830-833.

83.      A. L. Smirnova, A. L. Grekovich, E. A. Materova, Potentiometric properties of carbonate-selective electrodes in dependence of molar ratio between ion-exchanger and neutral carrier, Russian J. Electrochemistry (in English), 9(21) (1986) 1221-1224.

84.      A. L. Smirnova, A. L. Grekovich, E. A. Materova, Investigation of film-type carbonate-selective membranes based on neutral chelating agent, hexyl trifluoroacetylbenzoate, Russian J. Electrochemistry (in English), 21(10) (1985) 1257-1261.

 

Peer-reviewed conference papers and Proceedings  

2016

1.         P. Kolla, R. R. Rajappagowda, and A. Smirnova, The role of samarium-based perovskite-graphene nanocomposites for oxygen reduction and oxygen evolution in energy generation and storage (2016)  Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Electro Information Technology (EIT).

2015

2.         M. McGraw, P. Kolla, R. Cook, J. Wu, V. Lvovich, and A. Smirnova, Comparative study of thermally treated silicon anode nanostructures based on polyacrylic acid and polyaniline for lithium ion battery application, 100th Anniversary Proceedings of the South Dakota Academy of Sciences , Vol 94, (2015) 245-253.

3.         P. Kolla, R. Cook, S. Potluri, A. Smirnova, Nitrogen-physisorption as a Tool to Characterize Temperature Dependent Van der Waal’s Spacing in a Noncovalent Supramolecular System, MRS 2015, San-Francisco, ID: 2138383

4.         P. Kolla, M. Schrandt, A. Smirnova, Development of Oxygen Reduction Reaction (ORR) and Oxygen Evolution Reaction (OER) Materials in Energy Storage and Conversion Systems, MRS 2015, San-Francisco, ID: 2135106

5.         A. Md Numan-Al-Mobin, C. Lynde, P. Kolla, D. Dixon, A. Kubatova, A. Smirnova, Sub- and supercritical water liquefaction of alkali lignin in presence of carbon dioxide and  ammonia, ACS, Denver (2015).

6.         B. Yao, L. Christopher, G. He, A. Kubatova, K.Voeller, A. Artemyeva, A. Smirnova, Production of high-value organic products from lignin -myceliophthora thermophila laccase-mediator system, ACS, Denver (2015).

2014

  1. M. McGraw, M. Schrandt, P. Kolla, R. Cook, James Wu, V. Lvovich, and A. Smirnova, Comparative Study of Thermally Treated Silicon Anode Nanostructures Based on Polyacrylic Acid and Polyaniline for Lithium ion Battery Application, Submitted for MRS 2014 Fall meeting.
  2. R. Cook, M. Schrandt, P. Kolla, W. Rhine, R. Koodali and A. Smirnova, Magnesium vapor reduction of structured silica  for lithium ion battery applications, MRS Fall Proceedings, Cambridge Journals Online, 1643 (2014) 1-6.

2013

  1. A. Smirnova,  V. Sadykov, V. Usoltsev, N. Eremeev, E. Sadovskaya,  V. Belyaev, V. Muzykantov, V. Pelipenko, A. Ishchenko, T. Krieger, A. Gulyaev, A. Ulikhin, N. Uvarov, Yu. Ohlupin, E. Antipov, A. J. Mertens, I. C. Vinke,  Nanocomposite Cathodes for Intermediate Temperature Solid Oxide Fuel Cells” 246th ACS National Meeting & Exposition, September 8-12, 2013 , Indianapolis, Indiana (COLL 329)
  2. A. Smirnova,  V. Sadykov , N. Eremeev , G. Alikina, E. Sadovskaya ,  V. Muzykantov, V. Pelipenko, A. Bobin, T. Krieger,  V. Belyaev,, A. J. Mertens, I. C. Vinke “Oxygen   transport in nanocomposite materials based on based on perovskite type oxide PrNi1-xCoxO3-d - Ce0.9Y0.1O2-d  as cathodes for intermediate temperature solid oxide fuel cells”, 246th ACS National Meeting & Exposition, September 8-12, 2013 , Indianapolis, Indiana (COLL, 326)
  3. A. Smirnova, P. Kolla, M. Schrandt “ Silicon-based anodes for the next generation of lithium ion batteries,  246th ACS National Meeting & Exposition, September 8-12, 2013 , Indianapolis, Indiana (COLL 164)

12.      M. Schrandt, P. Kolla, A. Smirnova, Catalytic Activity of Ceria-based Complex Metal Oxides in Alkaline and Acidic Environment, Cambridge Journals online, Mater. Res. Soc. Symp. Proc. Vol. 1542 (2013) 1-7.

13.      P. Kolla, K. Kerce, Y. Zhao, J. Houk, Y. Normah, W. Rhine, and A. Smirnova, Iron Modified Graphitized Carbon Aerogels for Sustainable Energy Applications, MRS Proceedings, 1491 (2013) 1-7.

2012

14.      P. Kolla, K. Kerce, H. Fong and A. Smirnova, Metal Oxides as Catalyst Promoters for Methanol Oxidation, Materials Research Society Proceedings, 1446 (2012) 1-8. DOI:10.1557/opl.2012.957

15.      O. Kyrpa, O. Vasylyev, M. Brychevskyi, I. Pryshchepa, and A. Smirnova, On the dependence of ionic conductivity of ScSZ electrolytes on temperature and of their sintering, Proc. International Conf. on Oxide Materials for Electronic Engineering (OMEE-2012), Ukraine, Lviv Polytechnika, 290-291.

2010 and earlier

16.      N. Mezentzeva, G. Alikina, R. Bunina, V. Pelipenko, A. Ishchenko, A. Smirnova, O. Smorgygo, V. Sadykov, Steam  reforming of methane on Ru and Pt promoted nanocomposites for SOFC anodes, Mater. Research Soc. Symp. Proc., Vol. 1217 (2010) Y0311-Y0316.

17.      A. Smirnova, Y. Hu, M. Aindow, D. Goberman, P. Menard, W. Rhine, Synthesis of Carbon Aerogel Supported Co-based PEMFC Catalysts Using Supercritical Ammonia, AIChE Annual Meeting, Conference Proceedings on CD-ROM (2008)  ISBN 978-0-816910-1050-2:  

18.      A. Mohammadi, A. Smirnova, N. Sammes, Mechanical properties of LSGM as an electrolyte for SOFCs, ASME 6th Annual Fuel Cell Science, Engineering & Technology Conference, June 16 2008 - June 18 2008.

19.      A. Lassman, A. Smirnova, N. Sammes, An investigation of doped perovskites based on la, Pr, Sm-ferrites as cathode materials for SOFCs, ASME 6th Annual Fuel Cell Science, Engineering & Technology Conference, June 16 2008 - June 18 2008.

20.      V. Sadykov, V. Rogov, V. Kriventsov, T. Kriger, O.  Bobrenokb, N. Uvarovc, Y. Pavlyukhinc, A. Ishchenko, A. Smirnova, J. Kilner, O. Vasylyev, Design and characterization of nanocomposites based upon complex perovskites and doped ceria/zirconia  as advanced materials for solid oxide fuel cell cathodes and membranes, Symposium F: Materials for Fuel Cells, the Hydrogen Economy and Sustainable Technologies, International Conference on  Electronic Materials, Sydney, Australia,  July 28th- August 1st 2008.

21.      O.Vasylyev, M. Brychevskyi,  I.Brodnykovskyi, L. Dubykivskyi, V.Vereschak, V.Chedryk, R.Steinbrech, J.Malzbender, J.Irvine, C.Savaniu, A. Smirnova, I.Kosacki, V. Sadykov, 10Sc1CeSZ Powders, and Their Bulk and Film Electrolytes: Mechanical, Electric, and Catalytic Properties, Proc. 2nd European Fuel Cell Technology and Applications Conf. EFC2007, December 11-14, 2007, Rome, Italy. Ed. A. Moreno et al. ASME, 2007, p. 1-2.

22.      L. Ushkalov, O. Vasylyev, V. Melakh, I. Brodnikovskyi, A. Zyrin, V. Redko, M. Brychevskyi, A. Kotko and A. Smirnova, Structure, mechanical and conductive properties of ceria doped with gadolinia. Proc. 2nd European Fuel Cell Technology and Applications Conf. EFC2007, December 11-14, 2007, Rome, Italy. Ed. A. Moreno et al. ASME, 2007, p. 143-144.

23.      R.Hasanov, O. Vasilyev, A. Smirnova, A. Gulgazli, R. Jamalov, M. Kazimov, Modeling of deformational behavior and determining the loading capacity of a planar design SOFC under influence of operational temperature, Proceeding of Special Workshop “Advanced Numerical Analysis of Shell-like Structures”. September 26-28, 2007, Zagreb, Croatia.

24.      A. Bayrakceken, A. Smirnova, U. Kitkamthorn, M. Aindow, L. Turker, I. Eroglu and C. Erkey, Pt-based electrocatalysts for polymer electrolyte fuel cells prepared by supercritical deposition, 2. International hydrogen energy congress and exhibition, 13-15 July 2007, Istanbul, Turkey.

25.      A. Bayrakceken, A. Smirnova, U. Kitkamthorn, M. Aindow, L. Turker, I. Eroglu and C. Erkey, High Pt Loading Pt/Vulcan Electrocatalysts for PEMFCs by Using Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Technique, Somer symposium series 1, 14-15 may 2007, Ankara, Turkey.

26.      A. Bayrakceken, A. Smirnova, U. Kitkamthorn, M. Aindow, L. Turker, I. Eroglu and C. Erkey, Synthesis and Characterization of Pt Based Electrocatalysts by Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Deposition Method, First national catalysis conference, 17-20 January 2007, Guzelyurt, Northern Cyprus.

27.      A. Smirnova and N. Sammes, Nanoscale Catalysts as Promising Materials for Fuel Cell  Application, 4th International Conference on Materials for Advanced Technologies (ICMAT) July 2007 Singapore.

28.      V. Sadykov, A. Smirnova, N. Sammes, Cathode Materials for Intermediate temperature  SOFCs, International Symposium on Innovative Materials for processes in Energy Systems 28-31 Oct 2007 Kyoto Japan.

29.      A. Sammes, A. Smirnova, M. Awano, Z. Xiaoyu, A. Mohammadi, The properties and performance of microtubular (Less that 1 mm OD) anode supported Solid Oxide Fuel Cells Proceedings of the 2nd Annual Korea-USA Joint Symposium on Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Columbia, South Carolina, USA May 3-4 2007, 263-282.

30.      O. Vasylyev, M. Brychevskyi, A. Zyrin, V. Vereschak, V. Sadykov, I. Kosacki, A. Smirnova, J. Irvine, C. Savaniu, Mechanical Behavior and Electric Conductivity of Scandia Stabilized Zirconia Electrolyte, Fifth International Conference on Fuel Cell Science, Engineering and Technology, NY, 18020 June 2007.

31.      Gulgazli A.S., Vasilyev A.D., Smirnova A., Hasanov R.A., Kazimov M,  Modelling of Shell-like cylindrical macrocomposite construction deformational behavior,  «ANNAS-2007» (Advanced Numerical Analysis of Shell-like Structures), Zagreb, Horvatia.

32.      J. Pusz, A. Smirnova, N. M. Sammes,, V. Sadykov, Materials Characterization and Electrochemical Performances of Gd0.5 Sr0.5CoO3 Cathode  for IT-SOFCs, Proceedings of the IMPRES Innovative Materials for Processes in Energy System, Kioto, Japan (2007).

33.      O. Vasylyev, L. Ushkalov, V. Melakh, D. Brodnykovs'kyi, A. Zyrin, V. Red’ko, A. Smirnova, Mechanical behavior and conductivity of  gadolinia doped  Сeria Electrolyte , Proceedings of the International Conference on fuel cells, Ukraine, Kiev 2007.

34.      N. Sammes, A. Smirnova, B. Bai, W.A.G. McPhee, A. Mohammad, A M. F. Serincan, Modeling and Analysis of Microtubular IT-SOFC Based on Doped Cerates and Zirconates, Japan, NEDO The 2nd symposium on advanced ceramic reactor 2007 Tokyo Japan.

35.      V. Sadykov, N. Mezentseva, V. Muzykantov, G. Alikina, L. Batuev, A.  Lukashevich, O.  Bobrenok, N. Uvarov, V. Zyryanov, A. Smirnova, E. Politova, J. Kilner, C. Argirusis, Complex perovskites and their composites with doped ceria as advanced materials for solid oxide fuel cell cathodes and membranes, Europacat VIII 26-31 August 2007 Turku / Åbo Finland, Conference proceedings (2007).

36.      A. Smirnova, N. Sammes, M. Awano, X. Zhang,  A. Mohammadi, J. Pusz , F. Serincan, Anode-Supported Small Diameter SOFCs Based on Gadolinia Doped Ceria Electrolyte

         31st International Conference Cocoa Beach Conference and Exposition on advanced ceramics and composites, Daytona Beach, Florida, January 2007.

37.      M. Fazil Serincan, A. Smirnova, N. Sammes, Modeling and Analysis of a Micro-tubular Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) operating at Intermediate Temperatures ECS Transactions - Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (2007).

38.      X. Zhang, A. Smirnova, N. Sammes, E. Brodnikovskii, O. Vasylyev, Mechanical Properties of Ceria-doped Scandia-stabilized Zirconia Electrolyte Coatings for SOFCs,  SOFC-X 2007 Nara Japan 2007 Proceedings of the 10th  International Symposium on Solid Oxide Fuel Cells , Nara Japan (2007).

39.      A. Mohammadia, J. Pusz, A. Smirnova, N. Sammes, Mechanical Properties of Anode-Supported Micro-Tubular Solid Oxide Fuel Cells, SOFC-X Nara Japan 2007.

40.      V. Sadykov, N. Mezentseva, R. Bunina, G. Alikina, A. Lukashevich, T. Kharlamova, V. Zaikovskii, A. Ishchenko, O. Bobrenok, J. Irvine, O. Vasylyev and A. Smirnova, Design of Anodes for IT SOFC: Effect of Complex Oxide Promoters and Pd on Activity and Stability in Methane Steam Reforming of Ni/YSZ (ScSZ) Cermets,  Boston MRS Fall (2006).

41.      A. Sadykov, N.V. Mezentseva, G.M. Alikina, A.I. Lukashevich, Vitalii S. Muzykantov, Lubsan Batuev, Andrei I. Boronin, Egor M. Pazhetnov, Eugenii A. Paukshtis,  O. Vasylyev, J. Irvine, O. Bobrenok , A.  Smirnova, Nanocrystalline Doped Ceria-Zirconia Fluorite-Like Solid Solutions Promoted by Pt: Structure, Surface Properties and Catalytic Performance in Syngas Generation Boston MRS Fall (2006).

42.      V. Sadykov, Yu. Borchert, G.M.  Alikina, A.I. Lukashevich, N.V. Mezentseva, V.S. Muzykantov, E.M. Moroz, V.A. Rogov, V.I. Zaikovskii, D.A. Zyuzin, N.F. Uvarov, V.L. Kuznetsov, V.V. Zyryanov, and A. Smirnova , Mixed ionic-electronic conducting  nanocomposites comprised of fluorite-like and perovskite-like phases for SOFC and membranes applications: synthesis by one-stage Pechini route  and properties, Physics and Chemistry of Glass Journal; Proceedings of European Ceramic Society Topical Meeting “Structural Chemistry of Partially Ordered Systems”, St-Petersburg, Russia, June 2006.

43.      V. Sadykov, V. Muzykantov, N.  Mezentseva, V. Ivanov, V. Zaikovskii, O. Vasylyev, V. Vereschak, A. Smirnova, N. Sammes, J.A.Kilner,  I. Kosacki, J. Irvine, N. Uvarov, V. Zyryanov, Scandia-Stabilized Zirconia: Dopant/Admixtures Segregation on Surface/Grain Boundaries  and  Transport Properties, MRS, Boston October 3rd 2006.

44.      V. Sadykov, N. Mezentseva, R. Bunina, G. Alikina, A.Lukashevich, T. Kuznetsova, V. A. Rogov, V.Zaikovskii, A. Ischenko, O.F. Bobrenok, A. Smirnova, John Irvine, O. Vasylyev,  Effect of Complex Oxide Promoters and Pd on Activity and Stability of Ni/YSZ (ScSZ) Cermets as Anodes for IT SOFC, 4th Asia Pacific Congress on Catalysis, Singapore, December 6-8 2006.

45.      N. M. Sammes, W. McPhee, A. Mohammadi, J. Tang, M. Awano, and A. L. Smirnova, Modeling and Mechanical Testing of Micro-Tubular SOFC, 210th ECS Meeting - Cancun, Mexico, October 29 - November 3, 2006.

46.      A. Smirnova, J. Pusz, N. M. Sammes, O. Vasyliev, and M. Awano, Zirconia and Ceria Based Electrolyte Materials for Microtubular SOFCs, 210th ECS Meeting - Cancun, Mexico, October 29 - November 3, 2006.

47.      B. Bai, N. M. Sammes, A. Smirnova, G. Tompsett, Characterization of Scandia Stabilized Zirconia Doped With Various Bi2O3 Additions as an IT-SOFC Electrolyte, Proceedings of the Forth International ASME Conference on Fuel Cell Science, Engineering, and Technology , June 19-21 2006 Irvine, California.

48.      A. Mohammadi, N. M. Sammes, N. Padture, A. L. Smirnova, Synthesis and Characterization of components for all-perovskite fuel cells, Proceedings of the Forth International ASME conference on Fuel Cell Science, Engineering, and Technology , June 19-21 2006 Irvine, California.

49.      B. Bai, N. M. Sammes, and A. L. Smirnova, Long-term Stability of Bi2O3 Doped Scandia Stabilized Zirconia Systems, Proceedings of 7th European SOFC forum, Lucerne, 2006.

50.      V. Sadykov, N. Mezentseva, R. Bunina, G. Alikina, A. Lukashevich, T. Kuznetsova, V. Rogov, V. Zaikovskii1, A. Ischenko1, O. F. Bobrenok, A. Smirnova, J. Irvine, O.Vasylyev, Effect of Complex Oxide Promoters and Pd on Activity and Stability of Ni/YSZ (ScSZ) Cermets as Anodes for IT SOFC, 4TH Asia Pacific Congress on Catalysis  (APCAT 4)  6-8 December 2006, Singapore.

51.      S. Timin, A. Smirnova, N. Sammes, V. Sadykov, O. Vasylyev, Optimization of SOFC anode based on Ni ceria-doped scandia stabilized zirconia cermets, Proceedings of 7th European SOFC forum, Switzerland, Lucerne, 2006.

52.      J. Pusz, A. Smirnova, A. Mohammadi and N. M. Sammes, Fracture Strength of SOFC Anode Supports Exposed to Redox Cycling, Proceedings of 7th European SOFC forum, Lucerne, 2006.

53.      N. Sammes, A.  Smirnova,  J. Tang, J. Pusz, X. Xue, A.  Mohammadi, Macro-modeling and Electrochemical/Mechanical Testing of Small-diameter Tubular SOFCs, Extended abstracts of the 1st symposium on advanced ceramic reactor, Tokyo Japan, 2006.

54.      B. Bai, N. M. Sammes, A. Smirnova, G. Tompsett, Characterization of Scandia Stabilized Zirconia Doped With Various Bi2O3 Additions as an IT-SOFC Electrolyte, Forth International ASME Conference on Fuel Cell Science, Engineering, and Technology , June 19-21 2006 Irvine, California.

55.      A. Mohammadi, N. M. Sammes, N. Padture, A. L. Smirnova, Synthesis and Characterization of components for all-perovskite fuel cells, Forth International ASME Conference on Fuel Cell Science, Engineering, and Technology , June 19-21 2006 Irvine, California.

56.      A. Mohammadi, A. Smirnova, N. Sammes, 30th international Conference on Advanced Ceramics and Composites. Cocoa Beach Florida 2005

57.      F. Dundar, A. Smirnova, X. Dong, A. Ata, and N. Sammes, Rotating disc electrode study of supported and unsupported catalysts for PEMFC application, First European Fuel Cell Technology and Application Conference , December 14-16 2005 Rome, Italy.

58.      S. Higgins, N.M. Sammes, A. Smirnova, J.A. Kilner; Mixed Oxygen Ion and Proton Conduction in BaZr 0.85Y 0.15O3-δ ; First European Fuel Cell Technology and Application Conference December 14-16 2005 Rome, Italy.

59.      A. Smirnova, Meeting Benchmarks requirements for PEMFCs based on aerogel supported catalysts” 1st Symposium on Manufacturing of MEAs for hydrogen Applications; August 9-11 2005 Ohio

60.      S. Higgins, N. Sammes, A. Smirnova, Proton Conductive Electrolyte Materials for Proton Ceramic Fuel Cells (PCFC’s), in Solid Oxide Fuels IX, Volume 2, Materials, Edited by S.C. Singhal, J. Mizutani, The Electrochemical Society (2005)  1149 - 1155.

61.      V. Ramani, A. Smirnova, H. R. Kunz, and J. M. Fenton, Performance of High Temperature Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells Under Off-Design Conditions,” Proceedings of the Third International Symposium on Proton Conducting Membrane Fuel Cells, Proceedings of the Electrochemical Society, V. 2002-31 (2005) ISSN:0161-6374 AN 2005:391077.

  1. N. Sammes, A. Smirnova, Protonic conducting ceramic materials based on SrCe1-xYxO3-d perovskite-type oxides doped with Ga, In, and Tl, Nanoparticles, Nanostructures and Nanocomposites:

63.      A. Smirnova, H. Gorgun, N. Sammes, Development of the Direct methanol Fuel Cells at the Connecticut Global Fuel Cell Center, Texas, November 2004.

64.       N. Sammes, A. Smirnova, P. Prakash, Novel Electrolyte Proton-Conductive materials for protonic ceramic fuel cells, Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Forum, Lucerne, June 2004.

65.      Xing Dong, A. Smirnova, H. Hara, Synthesis and characteristics of a novel carbon aerogel supported platinum catalyst and its application in proton exchange membrane fuel cell228th ACS National Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, August 22-26, 2004.

66.      M. K. Song, A. Smirnova, N. M. Sammes, Y. T. Kim and H. W. Rhee, Solution Intercalated Polymer-Layered Silicate Nanocomposite Membranes for High Concentration Methanol Fuel Cells, First International Conference on Fuel Cell Development and Deployment March 7-10, Storrs, Connecticut 2004.

67.      H. Hara, A. Smirnova, X. Dong, N. Sammes, Novel aerogel catalysts. First International Conference on Fuel Cell Development and Deployment March 7-10, 2004 Storrs, Connecticut 2004.

68.      Y. Du, N. Sammes, K. Reifsnider, A. Smirnova, Fabrication and performance evaluation of micro-tubular SOFCs using doped-lanthanum gallate electrodes, Gordon Research Conference, RI, July 2003.

69.      X. Dong, H. Hara, A. Smirnova, N. Sammes, Novel Aerogel catalysts for polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells, Gordon Research Conference, RI, July 2003.

70.      N. Sammes, K. Reifsnider, R. England, X. Huang, Y. Du, and A. Smirnova, The role of fuel cells in a secure power infrastructure, Conference on National Security, UCONN, October 2003.

71.      A. L. Smirnova, N. Sammes Novel Electrolyte proton-conductive Materials for protonic ceramic fuel cells, 6th European SOFC Forum, Oberrohrdorf, Switzerland 2004.

72.      Fong Shu1, Valery Godinez1, Richard Finlayson1, Alevtina Smirnova, Xingyu Huang, Ken Reifsnider, Detection and Evaluation of structural discontinuity of PEM fuel cell layers using non-destructive testing methods, International Conference for Energy security, CT 2004.

73.      V. Ramani, A. Smirnova, R. Kunz and J. Fenton, Supported Heteropolyacid / Nafion® Composite Membranes for High Temperature PEMFCs, April 30, 2003 in symposium 01, "Fuel Cells from Materials to Systems", 203rd Meeting of the ECS, Paris, France 2003.

74.      A.L. Smirnova, Influence of Membrane Properties on the Performance of PEMFCs Operating at Elevated Temperatures, 53rd annual Meeting of the International Society of Electrochemistry, Dusseldorf , Germany 2002.

75.       M. Vatanatham, A. Smirnova, R. Kunz and J. Fenton, Gas diffusion layers for High Temperature PEMFCs, 2001 Joint Meeting of Electrochemical Society; Philadelphia; May 12-17, Philadelphia, PA, 2002.

76.      M. Vatanatham, Y. Song, L. Bonville, H.R. Kunz and J. Fenton A. Smirnova, X. Wang, Methods for manufacturing diffusion layers for PEMFCs, ECS Proceedings 2002

77.      V. Ramani, A. Smirnova, R. Kunz and J. Fenton, State of the art in PEMFCs operating at elevated temperatures, 2001 Joint Meeting of Electrochemical Society; Philadelphia; May 12-17,  Philadelphia, PA, 2002.

78.      C. Hawk, A. Smirnova, J. Cai, H. Li, Y. Song, R. Kunz, J. Fenton, PEMFC electrode layer modifications for improved high temperature performance, 2001 Joint International Meeting San-Francisco, California, September 2-7, 2001.

79.      G. Crosbie, A. Smirnova, E. Drews, E. Perry-Murray, Oxygen Storage Additives for Composite SOFC Cathodes, Proceedings Indianapolis, Indiana. 2001-American Ceramic Society, April 22-25, 2001.

80.      M. Niggemann, U. Trebbe, N. Koeling, A. Smirnova, Fully integrated module for environmental measurements of dissolved ammonia, 8-th International Meeting on Chemical Sensors, Basel, Switzerland, 2-5 July 2000.

81.      A. Smirnova, Yu. Vlasov A. Schwake, K. Cammann, Potentiometric properties of anion-selective membranes containing two ion-exchangers with oppositely charged sites. Electroanalysis proceedings, June 15th, Bonn, Germany, 2000.

82.      A. Smirnova, A Legin, L. Lvova, Yu. Vlasov, PVC sensors with membranes based on metal porfirins: sensitivity to inorganic anions: Sensor-2000 International meeting; June 21-23 St. Petersburg, Russia 1999.

83.      A. Schwake, K. Cammann, A. Smirnova, S. Levitchev, V. Khitrova, A. L. Grekovich, Yu. G. Vlasov Properties of ion-selective membranes containing different quaternary ammonium salts. Proceedings of Eurosensors XII, England, Southampton, 1998

84.      A. Schwake, K. Cammann, A. Smirnova, S. Levitchev, V. Khitrova, A. Grekovich, Yu. Vlasov Properties of ion-selective membranes containing different quaternary ammonium salts, Proceedings of  Euroanalysis, Chimia, v. 52 (7-8) 1998 43-44.

85.      A. L. Smirnova, S. Levitchev, A. Bratov, Yu. Vlasov, Electrochemical properties of photocurable membranes for chemical sensors. International Congress on Analytical Chemistry, Proceedings, Moscow, Russia, 1997.

86.      Legin, A.Smirnova, Yu.Vlasov PVC “blank” membranes for chemical sensor arrays of “Electronic Tongue” Electroanalysis Proceedings, June 15, Bonn, Germany, 2000.

87.      A. Legin, A. Smirnova A. Rudnitskaya, L. Lvova, Yu. Vlasov, Chemical sensor array for multicomponent analysis of biological liquids. Technical digest of International Meeting on Chemical Sensors, Beijing, China, July 27-30 (1998).

88.      A. Smirnova, V. Khitrova, N. Ivanenko, K. Mikhelson, Electrochemical properties of carbonate solvent polymeric membranes containing oppositely charged sites. Proceedings of Eurosensors XI, Warsaw, Poland (1997).

89.      A. L. Smirnova, Membranes for chemical sensors reversible for double charged anions. International Congress on Analytical Chemistry, Proceedings, Moscow, Russia, (1997).

90.      A. Smirnova, S. Levitchev, A. Bratov, Yu. Vlasov, Carbonate-selective membrane for chemical sensors based on ISFETs or for ISEs with inner solid contact. The IIIrd Nexuspan Workshop on Microsystems in Environmental Monitoring, IIIrd MST Workshop Proceeding CAS, Moscow, 1997, 77-82.

91.      A. Smirnova, S. S. Levitchev, L. B. Lvova, A.V. Bratov, Yu. G. Vlasov, Novel carbonate ion-selective electrodes with photocurable membranes containing lipophilic additives. Proceedings of Eurosensors X, Leuven, Belgium, 1996, pp.1075-1078

92.      S. Levitchev, A. Smirnova, A. Bratov, Yu. Vlasov, Photocurable acrilated polyurethane as membrane matrix for chemical sensors based on ISFET or ISEs with inner solid contact. IIIrd Nexuspan Workshop on Microsystems in Environmental Monitoring, CAS, Moscow, 1996, 39-40.

93.      A. Bratov, A. Smirnova, S. Levitchev, Yu. Vlasov, C. Dominguez, Munoz, V, Alegret, J. Bartoli, Solid state calcium ion sensor with thermodynamically defined inner contact. Proceedings of Eurosensors X, Leuven, Belgium, 1996.

94.      A. L. Smirnova, Some properties of sulfate-selective PVC membranes based on neutral carriers and ion-exchangers Proceedings of International Conference: Eurosensors VII, Budapest, Hungary, 1993.

95.      K.N. Mikhelson, A.L. Smirnova, Electrical potential of liquid and PVC membranes, containing both neutral carrier and ion-exchanger, 5th Symposium on Ion-Selective Electrodes, Matrafured, Hungary, 1988, 491-501.

 


 
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