Brandon H. Smith

Research description

My work focuses on the design of organic semiconductor systems for use in high performance organic-based electronic devices. I am examining the properties of these materials for use in applications such as thin film field-effect transistors for flexible electronic components. The primary goal of my research is the development of novel approaches and materials which will enable organic devices to serve in effective x-ray and neutron detection capacities. I am applying innovative characterization techniques to understand the factors which impact transistor performance and detection efficiency and tailoring the advantageous properties of organic semiconductors for optimized detection based on the findings.

Awards

2010 American Institute of Chemists Foundation Student Award

Publications

5. Shao, Smith, Guerrero, Protsailo, Su, Kaneko, Odell, Humbert, Sasaki, Marzullo, and Darling, “Core-shell Catalysts Consisting of Nanoporous Cores for Oxygen Reduction Reaction,” Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, Vol. 15, pp.15078-15090, 2013.

4. Humbert, Smith, Wang, Ehrlich, and Shao, “Synthesis and Characterization of Palladium-Platinum Core-Shell Electrocatalysts for Oxygen Reduction,” Electrocatalysis, Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2012.

3. Smith, Holler, and Gross, “Electrical properties and redox stability of tantalum-doped strontium titanate for SOFC anodes,” Solid State Ionics, Vol. 192, Issue 1, pp. 383-386, 2011.

2. Smith and Gross, “A Highly Conductive Oxide Anode for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells,” Electrochemical and Solid-State Letters, Vol. 14, pp. B1-B5, 2011.

1. B. H. Smith, “Development of Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Electrodes with High Conductivity and Enhanced Redox Stability,” Thesis, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, 2010.

Patents

Shao and Smith, 2012, “Core-shell Catalyst and Method for Palladium-based Core Particle,” US Patent Application 67124-231 PCT - PA-0023488-WO, filed December 3, 2012, by UTC Power, South Windsor, CT, Patent Pending.