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My research interests include the areas of materials and bioanalytical chemistry. Investigations focus on the electrodeposition of nanomaterials of unique composition and phases. Deposition of metals, ceramics, cermets, and semiconductors are studied using electrochemical techniques. These materials are of interest for technological coatings and corrosion protection. Many metals and alloys undergo a corrosion process during use in industry due to attack by solution species. Several surface coatings have been used to protect the surface of these alloys and inhibit corrosion. One area of research focuses on finding new protective layers which are environmentally safe. The use of biological molecules to inhibit corrosion on metals is one ecologically safe route. A thorough understanding of the process of adsorption of these organic molecules is crucial in any description of the electrochemical process. Such an understanding should ultimately lead to an ability to tailor surface properties with grater precision. This work involves a wide range of experimental methods; including, electrochemistry, flow injection analysis, chromatography, x-ray diffraction, scanning probe microscopy, and scanning electron microscopy.
Projects within my research group include:
* Characterization and deposition of diamond-like carbon films for corrosion protection and sensor development.
* Production and characterization of cermet materials (ceramic/metal mixtures) as free standing films and coatings for corrosion protection.
* Production of nanoclay/ceramic nanocomposite powders and films for enhanced mechanical properties.
* Investigation of the electrochemical decomposition of PAH's. Study of the decomposition mechanism by coupling electrochemical techniques with high performance liquid chromatography.
Selected Publications
Q. Wang, N.A. D'Souza, and T.D. Golden " Electrochemical Synthesis and Characterization of CeO2/ Montmorillonite Nanocomposites" Mater. Chem. & Phys., submitted (2005).
Q. Wang, N.A. D'Souza, and T.D. Golden " Electrosynthesis of Nanocrystalline Cerium Oxide/Layered Silicate Powders" J. Mater. Chem., submitted (2005).
T. Arunagiri, T.D. Golden and O. Chyan "Study of Palladium Metal Particle Deposition on the Conductive Diamond Surface by XRD, XPS and Electrochemistry" Mater. Chem. And Phys. 92, 152-158 (2005).
L.J. Mitchell, O.W. Holland, K. Hossain, E.B. Smith, T.D. Golden, J.L. Duggin, F.D. McDaniel "Formation of Optically-Active, Metal Silicides using Ion Implantation and/or Oxidation" Proceeding for 18th International Conference on the Application of Accelerators in Research and Industry, accepted (2004).
M.G. Forbes, K. R. Dickson, T.D. Golden, P. Hudak. and R. Doyle "Dissolved Phosphorus retention of Light weight Expanded Shale and Masonry Sand used in Subsurface Flow Treatment Wetlands" Environmental Sci. and Tech. 38 [3] 892-898 (2004).
Q. Wang and T.D. Golden "Anodic Depostion of Cerium Oxide: I. Formation of Crystalline Thin Films", J. Electrochem. Soc., 150 [9] C616-C620 (2003).
T.D. Golden and Q. Wang "Anodic Depostion of Cerium Oxide Thin Films: II. Mechanism Studies", J. Electrochem. Soc., 150 [9] C621-C624 (2003).
A.M. Chen, C. Pingsuthiwong and T.D. Golden "Electrodeposition of Diamond-Like Carbon Films on Nickel Substrates" J. Mater. Res., 18 [7] 1561-1565 (2003).
A.Q. Wang, P. Punchaipetch, R.M. Wallace and T.D. Golden "X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy Study of Electrodeposited Nanostructured CeO2 Films" J. Vac. Sci. Technol. B, 21 [3] 1169-1175 (2003).
A. Ranade, N.A. D'Souza, K. Nayak, T.D. Golden and D. Fairbrother "Linear Low Density Polyethylene and Montmorillonite Layered Silicate Nanocomposites," Soc. Plastic Eng. Proc., 3 3162-3166 (2003).
R.A. Horch, T.D. Golden, N.A. D' Souza and L. Riester "Electrodeposition of Nickel/Montmorillonite Layered Silicate Nanocomposite Thin Films" Chem. Mater., 14, 3531-3538 (2002).
P. Butzloff, N. A. D'Souza, T.D. Golden and D. Garrett " Epoxy + Montmorillonite Nanocomposites: Effects of Composition on Reaction Kinetics," Polymer Eng. and Sci., 41 [10] 1794-1802 (2001).
A. Ranade, N.A. D'Souza, B. Gnade, and T.D. Golden "Polyamide-Imide + Montmorillonite Nanocomposites" Soc. Plastic Eng. Proc., 2, 2171-2175 (2001).
Q. Wang, A. Geiger, R. Frias, and T. D. Golden "An Introduction to Electrochemistry for Undergraduates: Detection of Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) by Inexpensive Electrode Sensors", The Chem. Educator, 5, 58-66 (2000).
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