Publications

2026-2024

96. S. Ziegler, C. Strohhöfer, G. Gao, A. Flegler, G. A. Giffin^† (2026): Inorganic Photoluminescent Microparticles as Identifiers for the Sorting of Lithium-Ion Battery Cathodes. ChemSusChem, 19(8) e202502724. DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202502724

95. N. Christian, A. Flegler, G. A. Giffin^† (2026): Dry delamination via inductive heating for direct recycling of LFP cathodes. Journal of Power Sources Advances, 38, 100202. DOI: 10.1016/j.powera.2026.100202

94. L. Brändler, C. M. Weidemann, L. Niklaus, M. Schott, G. A. Giffin (2025): Thickness Variation of the Polymer Electrode in Hybrid Flexible Electrochromic Devices: Impact of Charge Balancing on Performance.  ChemElectroChem, 12(24) e202500258. DOI: 10.1002/celc.202500258

93. L. Brändler, L. Niklaus, P. Löbmann, M. Schott, G. A. Giffin (2025): Temperature-dependent Voltage Control of Flexible Polymeric Electrochromic Devices for Improved Durability.  Advanced Materials Technologies, 10(15), 70018. DOI: 10.1002/admt.202500236

92. S. Feiler, J. Johann, L. Gold, A. Gronbach, G. A. Giffin^† (2025). Investigating Wetting and Formation Behavior of Consumer Format Pouch Cells utilizing Ultrasound.  Journal of Power Sources, 643, 236988. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpowsour.2025.236988

91. F. Nagler, A. Gronbach, A. Flegler, G. A. Giffin^†.(2024) Fully Aqueous-Processed Li-Ion Electrodes with Ultra-High Loading and Potential for Roll-to-Roll Processing. Batteries & Supercaps e202400732. DOI: 10.1002/batt.202400732

90. A. Wolf, F. Nagler, P. Daubinger, K. Mandel, A. Flegler, G. A. Giffin^†. (2024) Circular Battery Design: Investing in Sustainability and Profitability.  Energy & Environmental Science, 17, 8529-8544. DOI: 10.1039/D4EE03418J

89. F. Nagler, L. Kolb, N. Christian, A. Flegler, M. Hofmann, G. A. Giffin^†. (2024) Influence of Process Conditions during Aqueous and Direct Recycling.  ChemSusChem, 18(7) e202401803. DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202401803

88. S. L. Deuso, S. Ziegler, D. Weber, F. Breuer, D. Haddad, S. Müssig, A. Flegler, G. A. Giffin^†, K. Mandel^†. (2024) Magnetic Supraparticles as Identifiers in Single-Layer Lithium-Ion Battery Pouch Cells. ChemSusChem, 18(6) e202401142. DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202401142

87.   S. Feiler, L. Gold, S. Hartmann, G. A. Giffin^†. (2024) Modeling Acoustic Attenuation, Sound Velocity and Wave Propagation in Lithium-Ion Batteries vis Transfer Matrix. Batteries & Supercaps, e202400478. DOI: 10.1002/batt.202400478.

86. S. Feiler, L. Gold, S. Hartmann, G. A. Giffin^†. (2024) Investigation of Acoustic Attenuation and Resonances in Lithium-Ion Batteries using Ultrasound Spectroscopy. Batteries & Supercaps, 7(10), e202400212. DOI: 10.1002/batt.202400212

85. L. Brändler, L. Niklaus, M. Schott, G. A. Giffin, P. Löbmann. (2024) Factors impacting the photostability of a roll-to-roll processed PEDOT derivative for flexible electrochromic devices. Advanced Materials Technologies, 9(18), 2302205. DOI: 10.1002/admt.202302205

84. F. Nagler, N. Christian, A. Gronbach, F. Stahl, P. Daubinger, A. Flegler, M. Hofmann, G. A. Giffin^†. (2024) Influence of phosphate surface coating on performance of aqueous-processed NMC811 cathodes in 3 Ah lithium-ion cells. ChemElectroChem 11(10), e202300748. DOI: 10.1002/celc.202300748

83. M. Lehmann, P. Weinberger, M. Finze, G. A. Giffin, M. Weller, S. Bachmann, A.-C. Pöppler. (2024) New ionic mesogens with high ionic conductivity based on a cyanoborate building block and lipophilic or hydrophilic counter ions. Journal of Materials Chemistry C, 12, 7233-7249. DOI:10.1039/D4TC01045K

2023-2020

82. F. Nagler, N. Christian, P. Daubinger, A. Flegler, M. Hofmann, G. A. Giffin^†. (2023) Unraveling the Importance of Water Ratio in Direct Lithium-Ion Battery Cathode Recycling. Journal of Power Sources Advances, 24, 100131. DOI: 10.1016/j.powera.2023.100131

81. L. Niklaus, M. Schott, G. A. Giffin. (2023) Addition of Multi-walled Carbon Nanotubes to Fe- and Ru-Metallopolymer Electrodes Enhances Response Time and Cycling Stability in Electrochromic Cells. ChemElectroChem, 10(15), e202300178. DOI: 10.1002/celc.202300178

80. F. Nagler, A. Flegler, G. A. Giffin^†. (2023) Comparison of cathode architecture of aqueous processed, high loaded cathodes. Batteries and Supercaps, e202300063. DOI: 10.1002/batt.202300063

79. M. Göttlinger, S. Amrhein, C. Piesold, M. Weller, S. Peters, G. A. Giffin^†. (2023) Development of Silicon Polymer Electrodes with a Hybrid Polymer Electrolyte for All-Solid-State Lithium-Ion Batteries. Journal of the Electrochemical Society, 170, 030541. DOI: 10.1149/1945-7111/acc697

78. S. Feiler, P. Daubinger, L. Gold, S. Hartmann, G. A. Giffin^†. (2023) Interplay between Elastic and Electrochemical Properties during Active Material Transitions and Aging of a Lithium-Ion Battery. Batteries & Supercaps, 6(4), e202200518. DOI: 10.1002/batt.202200518

77. P. Daubinger, M. Göttlinger, S. Hartmann, G. A. Giffin^†. (2023) Pressure and electrolyte dependent performance of lithium metal cells. Batteries & Supercaps, 6(2), e202200452. DOI: 10.1002/batt.202200452

76. G. A. Giffin^†. (2022) The role of concentration in electrolyte solutions for non-aqueous lithium-based batteries. Nature Communications, 13, 5250. DOI: 10.1038/s41467-022-32794-z

75. P. Kargl, V. Drews, P. Daubinger, O. Schweighofer, M. Marinaro, G. A. Giffin, M. Wohlfahrt-Mehrens, A. Thaler. (2022) Investigation of voltage and expansion hysteresis of Si-alloy-C/NMC 622 pouch cells using dilatometry. J. Power Sources, 548, 232042. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpowsour.2022.232042

74. M. Göttlinger, P. Daubinger, S. Hartmann, G. A. Giffin^†. (2022) Influence of external pressure on silicon electrodes in lithium-ion cells. Electrochemical Acta, 419, 140354. DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2022.140354

73. B. Bozkaya, S. Bauknecht, J. Settelein, J. Kowal, E. Karden, G. A. Giffin^†. (2022) Comparison of Dynamic Charge Acceptance Tests on Lead-Acid Cells for Carbon Additive Screening. Energy Technology 10(4) 210151. DOI: 10.1002/ente.202101051

72. P. Daubinger, M. Schelter, R. Petersohn, F. Nagler, S. Hartmann, M. Herrmann, G. A. Giffin^†. (2022) Impact of Bracing on Large Format Prismatic Lithium-Ion Battery Cells During Aging. Advanced Energy Materials, 12(10) 2102448. DOI: 10.1002/aenm.202102448. Cover Image: Advanced Energy Materials, 12(10) 2270039. DOI: 10.1002/aenm.202270039

71. B. Bozkaya, J. Settelein, M. Komma, G. Gryglewicz, G. Sextl, G. A. Giffin^†. (2021) Influence of Basic Carbon Additives on the Electrochemical Performance of Lead-Carbon Batteries. Journal of Energy Storage, 44, 103400. DOI: 10.1016/j.est.2021.103400

70. A. Wolf, H. Lorrmann, A. Flegler, A. Wolf, K. Mandel, G. A. Giffin^†. (2021) Abrasive blasting of lithium metal surfaces yields clean and 3D structured lithium metal anodes with superior properties. Energy Technologies 9, 2100455. DOI: 10.1002/ente.202100455

69. M. Schott, L. Niklaus, C. Müller, B. Bozkaya, G. A. Giffin. (2021) Flexible electrochromic devices prepared on ultra-thin ITO glass. Materials Advances, 2, 4659-4666. DOI: 10.1039/D1MA00376C

68. M. Hofmann, F. Nagler, M. Kapuschinski, U. Guntow, G. A. Giffin^†. (2021) Enabling long-term cycling performance of full cells containing green processed LiNi0.8Co0.15Al0.05O2 electrodes by reducing water-induced surface species. Journal of the Electrochemical Society 168(6) 060511. DOI: 10.1149/1945-7111/ac054f

67. P. Wulfert-Holzmann, M. Huck, L. Gold, J. Settelein, D.U. Sauer, G. A. Giffin. (2021) A new in-situ and operando measurement method to determine the electrical conductivity of the negative active material in lead-acid batteries during operation. Journal of the Electrochemical Society, 168, 050537. DOI: 10.1149/1945-7111/ac00f5

66. L. Niklaus, M. Schott, U. Posset, M. Mihelčič, I. Jerman, G. A. Giffin. (2021) Charge balancing and optical contrast optimization in Fe-MEPE/Ni_1-xO electrochromic devices containing a Li reference electrode.  Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 227, 111080. DOI: 10.1016/j.solmat.2021.111080

65. M. Rumpel, M. Machhaus, J. Sastre, S. Ziegler, X. Chen, A. Flegler, Y. E. Romanyuk and G. A. Giffin^†. (2021) How interdiffusion affects the electrochemical performance of LiMn₂O₄ thin films on stainless steel. Materials Advances, 2(7), 2289. DOI: 10.1039/d0ma00893a – Chosen for back cover.

64. S. Macher, M. Sassi, L. Beverina, U. Posset, M. Schott, G. A. Giffin, P. Löbmann. (2021) Electrochromic Polymer Ink Derived from a Sidechain‐Modified EDOT for Electrochromic Devices with Colorless Bright State. ChemElectroChem, 8(4), 726-734. DOI: 10.1002/celc.202001595

63. L. Niklaus, M. Schott, J. Subel, S. Ulrich, D. Reichert, U. Posset, G. A. Giffin. (2021) Mixed metal oxides as optically-passive ion storage layers in electrochromic devices based on metallopolymers. Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 223, 110950. DOI: 10.1016/j.solmat.2020.110950

62. P. Wulfert-Holzmann, J. Settelein, G. A. Giffin. (2021) Influence of the specific surface area of Stöber silica additives on the electrochemical properties of negative electrodes in lead-acid batteries. Journal of Energy Storage, 34, 102193. DOI: 10.1016/j.est.2020.102193

61. P. Daubinger, F. Ebert, S. Hartmann, G. A. Giffin^†. (2021) Impact of electrochemical and mechanical interactions on lithium-ion battery performance investigated by operando dilatometry. Journal of Power Sources 488, 229457. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpowsour.2021.229457

60. M. Hofmann, M. Kapuschinski, U. Guntow, G. A. Giffin^†.  (2020) Implications of Aqueous Processing for High Energy Density Cathode Materials, Part II: Water-induced Surface Species. Journal of the Electrochemical Society, 167, 140535. DOI: 10.1149/1945-7111/abc6ca

59. M. Hofmann, M. Kapuschinski, U. Guntow, G. A. Giffin^†. (2020) Implications of Aqueous Processing for High Energy Density Cathode Materials, Part I: Ni-rich Layered Oxides. Journal of the Electrochemical Society, 167, 140512. DOI: 10.1149/1945-7111/abc033

58. M. Hofmann, F. Nagler, M. Kapuschinski, U. Guntow, G. A. Giffin^†. (2020) Surface modification of LiNi_0.8Co_0.15Al_0.05O₂ particles via Li₃PO₄ coating to enable aqueous electrode processing. ChemSusChem, 13, 5962–5971. DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202001907 

57. S. Macher, M. Rumpel, M. Schott, U. Posset, G. A. Giffin, P. Löbmann. (2020) Avoiding Voltage-Induced Degradation in PET-ITO-Based Flexible Electrochromic Devices. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 12(32), Pages 36695-36705. DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c07860.

56. L. Niklaus, M. Schott, U. Posset, G. A. Giffin. (2020) Redox Electrolytes for Hybrid Type II Electrochromic Devices with Fe−MEPE or Ni1−xO as Electrode Materials. ChemElectroChem, 7(15), 3274-3283. DOI: 10.1002/celc.202000583.

55. S. Macher, M. Schott, M. Sassi, I. Facchinetti, R. Ruffo, G. Patriarca, L. Beverina, U. Posset, G. A. Giffin, P. Löbmann. (2020) New Roll-to-Roll Processable PEDOT-Based Polymer with Colorless Bleached State for Flexible Electrochromic Devices. Advanced Functional Materials, 30(6) 1906254. DOI: 10.1002/adfm.201906254

2020-2002

54. M. S. Ding, T. Diemant, R. J. Behm, S. Passerini, G. A. Giffin^†. (2018) Dendrite Growth in Mg Metal Cells Containing Mg(TFSI)2/Glyme. In: Journal of the Electrochemical Society, 165(10), A1983-A1990. DOI: 10.1149/2.1471809jes

53. O. Borodin, G. A. Giffin, A. Moretti, J. B. Haskins, J. W. Lawson, W. A. Henderson, S. Passerini. (2018) Insights into the Structure and Transport of the Lithium, Sodium, Magnesium, and Zinc Bis(trifluoromethansulfonyl)imide Salts in Ionic Liquids. In: Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 122(35), 20108-20121. DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcc.8b05573

52. D. Jablonskas, M. Ivanov, J. Banys, G. A. Giffin, S. Passerini. (2018) Dielectric spectroscopy of Pyr14TFSI and Pyr12O1TFSI ionic liquids. In: Electrochimica Acta, 274, 400-405. DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2018.04.104

51. M. Brinkkötter, G. A. Giffin, A. Moretti, S. Jeong, S. Passerini, M. Schönhoff. (2018) Relevance of ion clusters for Li transport at elevated salt concentrations in [Pyr12O1][FTFSI] ionic liquid-based electrolytes. In Chemical Communications, 54(34), 4278-4281. DOI: 10.1039/c8cc01416g

50. G. A. Giffin, A. Moretti, S. Jeong, K. Pilar, M. Brinkkötter, S. G. Greenbaum, M. Schönhoff, S. Passerini. (2018) Connection between Lithium Coordination and Lithium Diffusion in [Pyr12O1][FTFSI] Ionic Liquid Electrolytes. In: ChemSusChem, 11(12), 1981-1989. DOI:  10.1002/cssc.201702288

49. F. Bertasi, G. A. Giffin,  K. Vezzù,  G. Pace,  Y. Abu-Lebdeh,  M. Armand  and  V. Di Noto. (2017) A lipophilic ionic liquid based on formamidinium cations and TFSI: The electric response and the effect of CO2 on conductivity mechanism. In: Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 19(38) 26230-26239. DOI: 10.3390/c3030022

48. V. Sharova, A. Moretti, G. A. Giffin, D. Vieira Carvalho, S. Passerini. (2017) Evaluation of carbon-coated graphite as negative electrode for Li-ion batteries. In: Carbon, 3(3), 22. DOI: 10.3390/c3030022

47. G. A. Giffin, ^† S. Galbiati, M. Walter, K. Aniol, C. Ellwein, J. Kerres, R. Zeis. (2017) Interplay between structure and properties in acid-base blend PBI-based membranes for HT-PEM fuel cells. In: Journal of Membrane Science, 535, 122-131. DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2017.04.019.

46. G. A. Giffin, A. Moretti, S. Jeong, S. Passerini. (2017) Decoupling effective Li⁺ ion conductivity from electrolyte viscosity for improved room-temperature cell performance. In: Journal of Power Sources, 342, 335-341. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpowsour.2016.12.071.

45. G. A. Giffin. ^† (2016) Ionic liquids for Post-Lithium Battery Technologies. In: Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 4, 13378 – 13389. DOI:10.1039/C6TA05260F.

44. J. von Zamory, G. A. Giffin,^† S. Jeremias, F. Castiglione, A. Mele, E. Paillard, S. Passerini. (2016) Influence of oligo(ethylene oxide) substituents on pyrrolidinium-based ionic liquid properties, Li⁺ solvation and transport. In: Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 18, 21539-21547. DOI: 10.1039/c6cp02092e.

43. A. Birrozzi, N. Laszczynski, M. Hekmatfar, J. von Zamory, G. A. Giffin and S. Passerini. (2016): Beneficial effect of propane sultone and tris(trimethylsilyl) borate as electrolyte additives on the cycling stability of a lithium-rich cathode material at high potential. In: Journal of Power Sources, 325, 525-533. doi:10.1016/j.jpowsour.2016.06.054

42. C. Vaalma, G. A. Giffin, D. Buchholz and S. Passerini. (2016): Non-Aqueous K-ion Battery Based on Layered K_0.3MnO₂ and Hard Carbon/Carbon Black. In: Journal of the Electrochemical Society, 163(7) A1-A5.  DOI: 10.1149/2.0921607jes

41. L. Wu, D. Buchholz, C. Vaalma, G. A. Giffin, S. Passerini. (2016): Apple-Biowaste-Derived Hard Carbon as a Powerful Anode Material for Na-Ion Batteries. In ChemElectroChem, 3(2), 292. DOI: 10.1002/celc.201500437

40. V. Sharova, G.-T. Kim, G. A. Giffin, A. Lex-Balducci, S. Passerini. (2016): Quaternary Polymer Electrolytes Containing an Ionic Liquid and a Ceramic Filler. In Macromolecular Rapid Communications. 37, 1188-1193. DOI: 10.1002/marc.201600025 - Chosen for issue back cover.

39. G. A. Giffin, J. Tannert, S. Jeong, W. Uhl, S. Passerini. (2015) Crystalline Complexes of Pyr_12O1TFSI-based Ionic Liquid Electrolytes. In: Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 119(11), 5878-5887.  DOI: 10.1021/jp512895h

38. L. Wu, D. Bresser, D. Buchholz, G. A. Giffin, C. Ramirez Castro, A. Ochel, S. Passerini. (2015): Unfolding the differences of lithium- and sodium-ion battery chemistry – The case of anatase TiO₂. In: Advanced Energy Materials. 5, 1401142. DOI: 10.1002/aenm.201401142

37. V. Di Noto, G. A. Giffin, K. Vezzu`, G. Nawn, F. Bertasi, T.-h. Tsai, A. M. Maes, S. Seifert, E. B. Coughlin and A. M. Herring. (2015):  Interplay between solid state transitions, conductivity mechanisms, and electrical relaxations in a [PVBTMA] [Br]-b-PMB diblock copolymer membrane for electrochemical applications. In: Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 17, 31125-31139. DOI: 10.1039/c5cp05545h

36. S. Jeremias, G. A. Giffin,^† A. Moretti, S. Jeong, S. Passerini. (2014): Mechanisms of Magnesium Ion Transport in Pyrrolidinium Bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide-Based Ionic Liquid Electrolytes. In: Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 118(49), 28361-28368. DOI: 10.1021/jp5071506

35. A. Moretti, S. Jeong, G. A. Giffin, S. Jeremias, S. Passerini (2014): Li-doped N-methoxyethyl-N-methylpyrrolidinium fluorosulfonyl-(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide as electrolyte for reliable lithium ion batteries. In: Journal of Power Sources, 269, 645-650. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpowsour.2014.06.170

34. G. A. Giffin,^† A. Moretti, S. Jeong, S. Passerini (2014): Complex Nature of Ionic Coordination in Magnesium Ionic Liquid-​Based Electrolytes: Solvates with Mobile Mg²⁺ Cations. In: Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 118(19), 9966-9973. DOI: 10.1021/jp502354h

33. F. Bertasi, K. Vezzù, G. A. Giffin, T. Nosach, P. Sideris, S. Greenbaum, M. Vittadello, V. Di Noto (2014): Single-ion-conducting nanocomposite polymer electrolytes based on PEG400 and anionic nanoparticles: Part 2. Electrical characterization. In: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 39(6), 2884-2894. DOI:10.1016/j.ijhydene.2013.11.009

32. G. A. Giffin, F. Conti, S. Lavina, A. Majerus, G. Pace, C. Korte, W. Lehnert, V. Di Noto (2014): A vibrational spectroscopic and modeling study of poly(2,5-benzimidazole) (ABPBI) - Phosphoric acid interactions in high temperature PEFC membranes. In: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 39(6), 2776-2784. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2013.04.152

31. E. Bernardo, L. Fiocco, G. A. Giffin, V. Di Noto, P. Colombo (2014): Microstructure Development and Dielectric Characterization of Forsterite-​Based Ceramics from Silicone Resins and Oxide Fillers. In: Advanced Engineering Materials, 116(6), 806-813. DOI: 10.1002/adem.201400125

30. G. A. Giffin, N. Laszczynski, S. Jeong, S. Jeramias, S.Passerini (2013): Conformations and vibrational assignments of the (fluorosulfonyl)(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide (FTFSI^-) anion in ionic liquids. In Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 117(46), 24206-24212. DOI: 10.1021/jp408565b

29. V. Di Noto, M. Piga, E. Negro, G. A. Giffin, K. Vezzu, S. Polizzi, T. A. Zawodzinski (2013): New nanocomposite proton conducting membranes based on a core-shell nanofiller for low relative humidity fuel cells. In RSC Advances, 3, 18960-18969. DOI:10.1039/c3ra40305j

28. M. Piccolo, G. A. Giffin, K. Vezzù, F. Bertasi, P. Alotto, M. Guarnieri, and V. Di Noto (2013); Molecular relaxations in polymer electrolytes for magnesium batteries studied by GHz Broadband Electrical Spectroscopy (G-BES). In ChemSusChem 6(11), 2157-2160. DOI: 10.1002/cssc.201300145

27. S. Todros, A.N. Natali, M. Piga, G. A. Giffin, G. Pace, V. Di Noto (2013): Interplay between chemical structure and ageing on mechanical and electric relaxations in poly(ether-block-amide)s. In Polymer Degradation and Stability, 98(6), 1126-1137. DOI: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2013.03.014

26. V. Di Noto, J. J. Fontanella, M. C. Wintersgill, G. A. Giffin, K. Vezzu, M. Piga, E.  Negro (2013): Pressure, Temperature, and Dew Point Broadband Electrical Spectroscopy (PTD-BES) for the Investigation of Membranes for PEMFCs. In: Fuel Cells, 13(1), 48-55.  DOI: 10.1002/fuce.201200112

25. G. A. Giffin, G. M. Haugen, S. J. Hamrock, V. Di Noto (2013): Interplay between Structure and Relaxations in Perfluorosulfonic Acid Proton Conducting Membranes. In: Journal of the American Chemical Society 135(2), 822-834.  DOI: 10.1021/ja3099799  

24. V. Di Noto, E. Negro, G. A. Giffin (2012): Multi-metal nano-electrocatalysts based on carbon nitride supports for the ORR and FOR in PEM fuel cells. In:  ECS Transactions, 40(1), 3-10. DOI: 10.1149/1.4729081

23. V. Di Noto, E. Negro, S. Polizzi, F. Agresti, G. A. Giffin (2012): Synthesis-Structure-Morphology Interplay of Bimetallic "Core-Shell" Carbon Nitride Nano-electrocatalysts. In: ChemSusChem, 5(12), 2451-2459. DOI: 10.1002/cssc.201200517

22. V. Di Noto, M. Piga, E. Negro, G. A. Giffin, S. Lavina (2012): New hybrid inorganic-organic proton conducting membranes based on Nafion and a [(ZrO₂)•(Ta₂O₅)_0.19] oxide core-shell nanofiller. In: Materials Research Society Online Proceedings, 1384, 31-42. DOI: 10.1SS7/opl.2012.323

21. V. Di Noto, M. Piga, G. A. Giffin, K. Vezzu, T. A. Zawodzinski (2012): Interplay between Mechanical, Electrical, and Thermal Relaxations in Nanocomposite Proton Conducting Membranes Based on Nafion and a [(ZrO₂)•(Ta₂O₅)_0.119] Core-Shell Nanofiller. In: Journal of the American Chemical Society 134(46), 19099-19107. DOI: 10.1021/ja3071336

20. G. A. Giffin, S. Lavina, G. Pace, V. Di Noto (2012): Interplay between the Structure and Relaxations in Selemion AMV Hydroxide Conducting Membranes for AEMFC Application. In: Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 116(45), 23965-23973.  DOI: 10.1021/jp3094879

19. V. Di Noto, M. Piga, G. A. Giffin, E. Negro, C. Furlan, K. Vezzù (2012): New nanocomposite hybrid inorganic-organic proton conducting membranes based on functionalized silica and PTFE. In: ChemSusChem, 5(9), 1758-1766. DOI: 10.1002/cssc.201200118

18. V. Di Noto, N. Boaretto, E. Negro, G. A. Giffin, S. Lavina, S. Polizzi (2012): Inorganic-organic membranes based on Nafion, [(ZrO₂)·(HfO₂)_0.25] and [(SiO₂)·(HfO₂)_0.28] nanoparticles. Part I: Synthesis, thermal stability and performance in a single PEMFC. In: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 37(7), 6199-6214. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2011.07.132

17. V. Di Noto, N. Boaretto, E. Negro, P. E. Stallworth, S. Lavina, G. A. Giffin, S. G. Greenbaum (2012): Inorganic-organic membranes based on Nafion, [(ZrO₂)·(HfO₂)_0.25] and [(SiO₂)·(HfO₂)_0.28] nanoparticles. Part II: Relaxations and conductivity mechanism. In: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 37(7), 6215-6227. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2011.07.135

16. V. Di Noto, T. Zawodzinski, A. Herring, G. A. Giffin, E. Negro, S. Lavina (2012). Polymer Electrolytes for Hydrogen Economy. In: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 37(7), 6120-6131. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2012.01.080

15. V. Di Noto, M. Piga, G. A. Giffin, G. Pace (2012): Broadband Electric Spectroscopy of proton conducting SPEEK membranes. In: Journal of Membrane Science, 390-391, 58-67. DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2011.10.049

14. G. A. Giffin, M. Piga, S. Lavina, M. A. Navarra, A. D’Epifanio, B. Scrosati, V. Di Noto (2012): Characterization of sulfated-zirconia/Nafion® composite membranes for proton exchange membrane fuel cells. In: Journal of Power Sources 198, 66– 75. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpowsour.2011.09.09

13. V. Di Noto, M. Piga, G. A. Giffin, S. Lavina, E. S. Smotkin, J.-Y. Sanchez, C. Iojoiu (2012): Influence of anions on proton-conducting membranes based on neutralized Nafion 117^®, Triethylammonium methanesulfonate and Triethylammonium perfluorobutanesulfonate. Part I: Synthesis and Properties. In: Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 116(1), 1361-1369. DOI: 10.1021/jp204241y

12. V. Di Noto, M. Piga, G. A. Giffin, S. Lavina, E. S. Smotkin, J.-Y. Sanchez, C. Iojoiu (2012): Influence of anions on proton-conducting membranes based on neutralized Nafion 117^®, Triethylammonium methanesulfonate and Triethylammonium perfluorobutanesulfonate. Part II: Electrical Properties. In:  Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 116(1), 1370-1379 (2012). DOI: 10.1021/jp204242q

11. P. Sgarbossa, R. Bertani, V. Di Noto, M. Piga, G. A. Giffin, G. Terraneo, T. Pilati, P. Metrangolo, G. Resnati (2012): Interplay between Structural and Dielectric Features of New Low k Hybrid Organic−Organometallic Supramolecular Ribbons. In: Crystal Growth and Design, 12(1) 297-305. DOI: 10.1021/cg201073m

10. V. Di Noto, S. Lavina, G. A. Giffin, E. Negro, B. Scrosati (2011): Polymer electrolytes: Present, past and future. In: Electrochimica Acta, 57(1), 4-13. DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2011.08.048

9.   V. Di Noto, K. Vezzù, G. A. Giffin, F. Conti, A. Bertucco (2011): Effect of high pressure CO₂ on the structure of PMMA: a FT-IR study. In: Journal of Physical Chemistry B, 115(46), 13519-13525. DOI: 10.1021/jp207917n

8.   V. Di Noto, M. Piga, G. A. Giffin, M. Schuster, G. Cavinato, L. Toniolod, S. Polizzi (2011): New sulfonated poly(p-phenylenesulfone)/poly(1-oxotrimethylene) nanocomposite proton-conducting membranes for PEMFCs. In: Chemistry of Materials 23(20), 4452-4458. DOI: 10.1021/cm2014797

7.   V. Di Noto, K. Vezzù, F. Conti, G. A. Giffin, S. Lavina, A. Bertucco (2011): Broadband Electric Spectroscopy at High CO₂ Pressure:  Dipole Moment of CO₂ and Relaxation Phenomena of the CO₂-Poly(vinyl chloride) System. In: Journal of Physical Chemistry B, 115(29), 9014-9021. DOI: 10.1021/jp2043448

6.   V. Di Noto, M. Piga, G. A. Giffin, E. Quartarone, P. Mustarelli, A. Magistris (2011): Structure-Property Interplay of Proton Conducting Membranes Based on Poly-2,2’(2,6-pyridine)-5,5’-bibenzimidazole, SiO₂-Im and H₃PO₄ for High Temperature Fuel Cells. In: Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics 13(26), 12146-12154. DOI: 10.1039/c1cp20902g

5.   G. A. Giffin, S. Boesch, D.N. Bopege, D. R. Powell, R. A. Wheeler, R. Frech (2009): Vibrational Spectroscopy of Secondary Amine Salts: 1. Assignment of NH₂⁺ Stretching Frequencies in Crystalline Phases. In: Journal of Physical Chemistry B, 113(49), 15914 -15920. DOI: 10.1021/jp9043804

4.   G. A. Giffin, F. Yepez Castillo, R. Frech, D. T. Glatzhofer, C. M. Burba (2009): Spectroscopic Investigation of Proton-Conducting, Cross-linked Linear Poly(ethylenimine) Hydrochloride Membranes. In: Polymer, 50(1), 171-176. DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2008.10.051

3.   C. V. Rice, G. A. Giffin (2008): Quantum Dots in a Polymer Composite:  A Convenient Particle-in-a-Box Laboratory Experiment. In: Journal of Chemical Education, 85(6), 842-844. DOI: 10.1021/ed085p842

2.   R. Frech, G. A. Giffin, F. Yepez Castillo, D. T. Glatzhofer, J. Eisenblätter (2005): Spectroscopic studies of polymer electrolytes based on poly(N-ethylethylenimine) and poly(N-methylethylenimine). In: Electrochimica Acta, 50(19), 3963-3968. DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2005.02.051

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