Dr. Wenhua H. (Nichols) Zhu
Research Fellow IV

Center for Microfibrous Materials (Manufacturing), 1546 Woltosz Engineering Research Laboratory

 

Department of Chemical Engineering, 212 Ross Hall

Auburn University, AL 36849-5127

Phone: (334) 844-202M, Fax: (334) 844-206D, E-mail: zhuwen*@auburn.edu
Website: http://wp.auburn.edu/cm3/

EDUCATION

 

·         1996 – Ph.D., Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences

·         1992 – M.Sc., Chemical Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences

·         1989 – B.Sc., Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology

 

EXPERIENCE

 

·         2000 – Present     Research Fellow I~IV, Auburn University

·         1996 – 1999         Postdoctoral Fellow, Auburn University

 

RESEARCH INTERESTS

 

·         Energy Storage: Electrode research and development; battery characterization; and performance evaluations; battery durability; ultracapacitor; supercapacitor; hybrid power and alternative power systems; advanced electrode materials; composite fiber materials; electrochemical processes; ac impedance; equivalent circuit modeling; high conductivity, high surface area, high stability electrode; or catalyst materials; layering metallics or shape selective materials; composite metal-carbon filaments and fibers; Ni-H₂ battery; Ni-Zn battery; Zn-Air battery; electrolyte double layer capacitor; thin air cathodes; Lead –acid; or nickel metal-hydride (Ni-MH); power devices; or Li-ion battery aging evaluations via ac impedance;  battery in-situ diagnostics; hybrid electrical and electrochemical power systems; clean technology; sustainable onboard energy storage

 

·         Energy Conversion: PEM fuel cells (PEFC); HTPEM fuel cells; SOFC fuel cells; fuel cell technology; fuel cell and device electrode; fuel cell system diagnostics; fuel cell durability; sorption and sorbent materials; on-demand fuel reforming/ processing for fuel cell applications; fuel cell power system; hybrid energy conversion system

 

·         Energy Efficient Technology: Electrolysis; or electrochemical synthesis; energy-saving techniques; electrodes and assemblies; micro-structured microfibrous materials; catalysis science; structured reaction elements; advanced cathodes; electrochemical systems; green energy; from hydrogen (H₂) generation; alternative energy; from coal or biomass gasification; Fischer-Tropsch synthesis (FTS); renewable energy; from hydrocarbon fuel synthesis; separations and analysis; energy chemical sciences; sustainable synthesis; chemical sorbents and filtration technology

 

·         Materials-Chemical Engineering Processes: Our R&D work related to three dimensional (3D) microfibrous materials in the CM3 research center; includes: (i) manufacturing method; (ii) characterization; and (iii) application to heterogeneous catalysis;  sorption;  electrochemistry;  electrochemical processing; building filtration; biological growth; carbon sequestration; thermal control materials; thermal management; smart materials; green fuel; fundamental R&D; joint development of demonstration programs

 

RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS

 

·         Zhu, W. H.; Yang, Hongyun; Dimick, Paul; Tatarchuk, B. J., A Metal Microfibrous Enhanced Cooling Structure for Heat Rejection and Temperature Control of High Power Mid-Form Li-ion Battery Packs, in: Proceedings of the 48th Power Sources Conference, #6.2, Denver, Co, 2018.

·         Zhu, W. H.; Tatarchuk, B. J.  Experimental Testing and Analysis of an Asymmetrical Supercapacitor Module Device for Sustainable Power Delivery. in: Proceedings of the 47th Power Sources Conference, pp.211-214, Orlando, FL, 2016.

·         Zhu, W. H.; Tatarchuk, B. J.  Characterization of asymmetric ultracapacitors as hybrid pulse power devices for efficient energy storage and power delivery applications.  Applied Energy 2016, 169, 460–468, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.02.020

·         Zhu, Y.; Zhu, W. H.; Davis Z.; Tatarchuk, B. J.  Simulation of Ni-MH Batteries via an Equivalent Circuit Model for Energy Storage Applications.  Advances in Physical Chemistry, 2016, Volume 2016, Article ID 4584781, 11 pages. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/4584781

·         Zhu, Y.; Zhu, W. H.; Tatarchuk, B. J.  Performance comparison between high temperature and traditional proton exchange membrane fuel cell stacks using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy.  Journal of Power Sources 2014, 256, 250-257. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpowsour.2014.01.049

·         Zhu, W. H.; Zhu, Y.; Tatarchuk, B. J. Self-discharge characteristics and performance degradation of Ni-MH batteries for storage applications, Int. Journal of Hydrogen Energy  2014, 39(34),19789-19798. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2014.09.113

·         Zhu, W. H.; Tatarchuk, B. J.  Electrochemical Double-Layer Capacitors for Applications in Efficient Energy Storage and High Power Demand.  in: Proceedings of the 46th Power Sources Conference, Paper #27.5, pp.391-394, Orlando, FL, 2014.

·         Zhu, W. H.; Tatarchuk, B. J.  Battery Deterioration Mechanism Analysis for Nickel-Metal Hydride Batteries. in: Proceedings of the 46th Power Sources Conference, Paper #34.3, pp.520-523, Orlando, FL, 2014.

·         Zhu, W. H.; Zhu, Y.; Davis Z.; Tatarchuk, B. J.  Energy efficiency and capacity retention of Ni–MH batteries for storage applications.  Applied Energy  2013, 106, 307-313.

·         Zhu, Y.; Zhu, W. H.; Tatarchuk, B. J.  In-Situ Dynamic Characterization of Energy Storage and Conversion Systems.  Book Chapter 10 in: Energy Storage - Technologies and Applications;  Ed. Ahmed Zobaa, pp.239-270, InTech: Croatia, ISBN: 978-953-51-0951-8, 2013.

·         Zhu, W. H.; Zhu, Y.; Tatarchuk, B. J.  Rate Performance and Energy Efficiency of Lithium-Ion Batteries for Storage Applications.  in: Proceedings of the 45th Power Sources Conference, pp.13-16, Las Vegas, Nevada, 2012.

·         Zhu, Y.; Zhu, W. H.; Tatarchuk, B. J.  An In-Situ Dynamic Performance Study on a HT-PEM Stack and Its Comparison to a Traditional PEM Stack.  in: Proceedings of the 45th Power Sources Conference, pp.139-142, Las Vegas, Nevada, 2012.

·         Zhu, Y.; Zhu, W. H.; Tatarchuk, B. J.  Dynamic Analysis and Diagnostics of a High Temperature PEM Fuel Cell Stack.  in: ECS Transactions - Honolulu, Hawaii, Volume 50(2), 745-751, Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells 12 (PEFC12), Honolulu, HI, 2012.

·         Zhu, Y.; Zhu, W. H.; Tatarchuk, B. J.  In-situ Performance Analysis of a High Temperature Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Stack at Loads.  in: ECS Transactions - Seattle, WA, Volume 45(13), 67-72, Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy: Modeling and Interpretation, Seattle, WA, 2012.

·         Payne, R.U.; Zhu, Y.; Zhu, W. H.; Timper M. S.; Elangovan S.; Tatarchuk, B. J.   Diffusion and Gas Conversion Analysis of Solid Oxide Fuel Cells at Loads via AC Impedance. International Journal of Electrochemistry  2011, Volume 2011, Article ID 465452, 11 pages.

·         Zhu, W. H.; Zhu, Y.; Tatarchuk, B. J.   A simplified equivalent circuit model for simulation of Pb–acid batteries at load for energy storage application.  Energy Conversion and Management  2011, 52, 2794–2799.

·         Zhu, Y.; Zhu, W. H.; Tatarchuk, B. J.  in: Proceedings of the AIChE Annual Meeting: Fuels and petrochemicals division - Fuel cell technology and alternate fuels & new technology, #641a, pp.1-7, Salt Lake City, UT, November 7-12, 2010.

·         Zhu, W. H.; Zhu, Y.; Tatarchuk, B. J.  in: Proceedings of the AIChE Annual Meeting: Materials Engineering and Sciences Division - Composites for Energy Applications, #139c, pp.1-3, Salt Lake City, UT, 2010.

·         Zhu, Y.; Zhu, W. H.; Tatarchuk, B. J.  in: Proceedings of the 44th Power Sources Conference, pp.401- 404, Las Vegas, Nevada, 2010.

·         Zhu, W. H.; Zhu, Y.; Tatarchuk, B. J.  in: Proceedings of the 44th Power Sources Conference, pp.75-78, Las Vegas, Nevada, 2010.

·         Zhu, Y.; Zhu, W. H.; Tatarchuk, B. J.  in: Proceedings of the AIChE Annual Meeting: Fuels and petrochemicals division: fuel cell technology, #89e, Nashville, TN, November 8-13, 2009.

·         Zhu, W. H.; Zhu, Y.; Tatarchuk, B. J.  in: Proceedings of the AIChE Annual Meeting: Sustainable Electricity: Generation and Storage, pp.1-4, #676d, Nashville, TN, 2009.

·         Zhu, W. H.; Payne, R. U.; Nelms, R. M.; Tatarchuk, B. J.  Equivalent circuit elements for PSpice simulation of PEM stacks at pulse load. Journal of Power Sources  2008, 178, 197–206.

·         Zhu, W.H.; Tatarchuk B. J.  in: Proceedings of the 16th DICP Symposium on Fuel Cells, pp.85-86, Dalian, China, 2008.

·         Payne, R. U.; Zhu, W. H.; Tatarchuk, B. J. in: Proceedings of the 43rd Power Sources Conference, pp.327-330, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 2008.

·         Zhu, W. H.; Payne, R.U.; Zhu, Y.; Tatarchuk, B. J.  in: Proceedings of the AIChE Annual Meeting: Battery and Fuel Cell Energy on Vehicles, pp.1-3, #457a, Philadelphia, PA, 2008.

·         Zhu, Y.; Payne, R. U.; Zhu, W. H.; Tatarchuk, B. J.  in: Proceedings of the AIChE Annual Meeting: Novel Electrochemistry and Materials for Fuel Cells II, #768d, Philadelphia, PA, 2008.

·         Payne, R. U.; Yang; H., Zhu, W. H.; Pari, N.; Kennedy; D. M.; Fergus, J.; Flowers, G. T.; Tatarchuk, B. J.  Designing for Durability and Performance in Extreme Environments: Contaminated Feeds and Mechanical Vibrations.  Book Chapter 3 in: FUEL CELLS DURABILITY & PERFORMANCE; 2nd Edition, Knowledge Press: Brookline, MA, ISBN: 1594301247, April 2007.

·         Kennedy, D. M.; Cahela, D. R.; Zhu, W. H.; Westrom, K. C.; Nelms, R. M.; Tatarchuk, B. J.  Fuel cell cathode air filters: Methodologies for design and optimization.  Journal of Power Sources  2007, 168, 391–399.

·         Zhu, W. H.; Payne, R.U.; Tatarchuk, B. J.  PEM stack test and analysis in a power system at operational load via ac impedance.  Journal of Power Sources  2007, 168, 211-217.

·         Zhu, W. H.; Payne, R.U.; Nelms, R.M.; Tatarchuk, B. J.  in: Proceedings of the AIChE Annual Meeting: Fuel Cells and Alternative Fuel Systems - Fuel Cell Durability, pp.1-4, # 295e, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2007.

·         Payne, R.U.; Zhu, W. H.; Cahela, D. R.; Tatarchuk, B. J.  in: Proceedings of the AIChE Annual Meeting: Fuel Cells and Alternative Fuel Systems - Fuel Cell Durability, Salt Lake City, Utah, 295f, 2007. 

·         Nickell, R. A.; Zhu, W. H.; Payne, R.U.; Cahela, D. R.; Tatarchuk, B. J.  Numerical analysis of Hg/HgO reference electrode and hydrogen evolution potentials for use in aqueous sodium hydroxide.  J. Power Sources  2006, 161, 1217-1224.

·         Zhu, W. H.; Payne, R. U.; Tatarchuk, B. J.  Critical flow rate of anode fuel exhaust in a PEM fuel cell system.  J. Power Sources 2006, 156, 512–519.

·         Zhu, W. H.; Payne, R. U.; Cahela, D. R.; Nelms, R. M.; Tatarchuk, B. J.  in: Proceedings of the AIChE Annual Meeting: Fuel Cell Technology II, 345e, San Francisco, California, November 12-17, 2006.

·         Payne, R. U.; Zhu, W. H.; Tatarchuk, B. J.  in: Proceedings of the AIChE Annual Meeting: Fuel Cell Technology IV, 547e, San Francisco, California, 2006.

·         Zhu, W. H.; Payne, R.U.; Cahela, D. R.; Nelms R. M.; Tatarchuk, B. J.  in: Proceedings of the 42nd Power Sources Conference, pp. 147-150, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 2006.

·         Zhu, W. H.; Payne, R.U.; Cahela, D. R.; Nelms R. M.; Tatarchuk, B. J.  in: Proceedings of the AIChE Annual Meeting: Fuel Cell Technology III: System Integration and Performance, pp.1-3, 215c, Cincinnati, Ohio, 2005.

·         Zhu, W. H.; Payne, R.U.; Cahela, D. R.; Tatarchuk, B. J.  Uniformity analysis at MEA and stack Levels for a Nexa PEM fuel cell system.  J. Power Sources  2004, 128, 231–238.

·         Zhu, W. H.; Payne, R.U.; Lu Y.; Tatarchuk, B. J.  in: Proceedings of the AIChE National Meeting: Fuel Cell Technology II, pp.1-5, 514b, Austin, Texas, 2004.

·         Zhu, W. H.; Payne, R.U.; Cahela, D. R.; Tatarchuk, B. J.  in: Proceedings of the AIChE National Meeting: Fuel Cell Technology I, pp.1-5, 14g, Austin, TX, November 2004.

·         Zhu, W. H.; Payne, R. U.; Yang, H.; Tatarchuk, B. J.  in: Proceedings of the 41st Power Sources Conference, pp.306-309, Philadelphia, PA, 2004.                                                             

·         Zhu, W. H.; Cahela, D. R.; Payne, R. U.; Tatarchuk, B. J.  in: Proceedings of the 41st Power Sources Conference, pp. 310-313, Philadelphia, PA, 2004.

·         Zhu, W. H.; Poole, B. A.; Cahela, D. R.; Tatarchuk, B. J.  New structures of thin air cathodes for Zn-air batteries.  J. Applied Electrochemistry  2003, 33, 29–36, 2003.

·         Zhu, W. H.; McGee, B. R.; Nelms, R. M.; Tatarchuk, B. J.  in: Proceedings of the 40^th Power Sources Conference,  pp. 321-324, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, 2002

·         Zhu, W. H.; Cahela, D. R.; Tatarchuk, B. J.  in: Proceedings of the 40^th Power Sources Conference, pp. 163-166, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, 2002.

·         Zhu, W.H.; Flanzer, M.E.; Tatarchuk, B.J.  Nickel-Zinc accordion-fold batteries with microfibrous electrodes using a papermaking process.  J. Power Sources  2002, 112, 353–366.  

·         Zhu, W.H.; Durben, P.J.; Tatarchuk, B.J.  Microfibrous nickel substrates and electrodes for battery system applications.  J. Power Sources  2002, 111(2), 221-231.  

·         Zhu, W.H.; Zhang, G. D.; Zhang, D.J.; Ke, J. J.  Gas Recombination in Sealed Ni-MH_x cells.  J. Chem. Tech. Biotechnol.  1997, 69, 121-129.  

·         Zhu, W.H.; Zhang, D.J.; Zhang, G. D.; Ke, J. J.  Sealed Nickel-Cadmium Cells of Low Pressure Structure.  Battery Bimonthly   1997, 27 (1), 7-13. 

·         Zhu, W.H.; Zhang, D.J.; Zhang, G. D.; Ke, J. J.  Preliminary Research on the Reaction Mechanism of Nickel Hydroxide Electrode.  Chinese Journal of Power Sources (Chinese), 1996, 20 (6), 235-237 and 251.

·         Zhu, W.H.; Zhang, D.J.; Ke, J. J.   Electrochemical Characteristics of Encapsulated Metal-Hydride-Alloy Electrodes.   Materials Research Bulletin  1996, 31 (6), 673-682.

·         Zhu, W. H.; Zhang, D. J.; Ke, J. J.  Technique Development of Nickel Electrodes in Secondary Batteries.  Environmental Research Forum, Vols. 1-2, Chemistry and Energy, Transtec Publications, Switzerland, pp. 263-270, 1996.

·         Zhu, W.H.; Zhang, D.J.; Ke, J. J.  Electrochemical Impregnation and Performance of Nickel Hydroxide Electrodes with Porous Plaques of Hollow Nickel Fibers.  J. Power Sources  1995, 56 (2), 157-164. 

·         Zhu, W.H.; Yi, B.L.  Reaction Model at the Anode Surface in the Chlorate Cell Process.  (invited),  J. Graduate School Academia Sinica (Chinese)  1995, 12 (2), 157-164.  

·         Zhu, W.H.; Zhang, D.J.; Zhang, G. D.; Ke, J. J.   Sintering Preparation for Fibrous Plaques Containing Hollow Nickel Fiber.  Materials Research Bulletin  1995, 30 (9), 1133-1140.  

·         Zhu, W.H.; Ke, J. J.; Yu, H.M.; Zhang, D.J.  A Study on Electrochemistry of Nickel Hydroxide Electrode with Various Additives.  J. Power Sources  1995, 56 (1), 75-79. 

·         Zhu, W.H.; Zhang, D.J.; Ke, J. J.  Study of Chemical Impregnation for Fibrous Nickel Plaques.  Battery Bimonthly (Chinese)  1995, 25 (3), 105-107. 

·         Zhu, W.H.; Zhang, D.J.; Zhang, G. D.; Ke, J. J.  High Specific Capacity Nickel Electrodes with Hollow Fibrous Substrate.  Chinese Journal of Power Sources (Chinese)  1995, 20 (1), 5-7 and 43. 

·         Zhu, W.H.; Zhang, D.J.; Ke, J.J.  New Type Nickel Electrodes in Alkaline Secondary Batteries. Battery Bimonthly (Chinese)  1994, 24 (3), 127-130. 

·         Baolian Y., Wenhua Z.  Current Efficiency in the Chlorate Cell Process with an Oxygen Cathode (III) A Gas Analysis Method for Chlorate Current Efficiency.  J. Applied Electrochemistry  1994, 24 (6), 503- 508.  

·         Zhu, W.H.; Ke, J.J.  New Inorganic Whiskers-Potassium Titanate Whiskers. (invited), Chemistry (Chinese)  1994,  No.4, 5-10. 

·         Zhu, W.H.; Yi, B.L.  Current Efficiency in the Chlorate Cell Process with an Oxygen Cathode (II) Development of Theory on Anode Diffusion Layer.  J. Chemical Industry and Engineering (Chinese)  1993, 44 (4), 402-408.

·         Zhu, W. H.; Ke, J. J.   New Materials of Inorganic Whiskers.  (invited),  Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of 1993 (Chinese), Chinese Inorganic Chemical Engineering Society of Acid, Alkali and Salts, pp. 38-42, Tianjin, 1993. 

·         Zhu, W.H.; Yi, B.L.  Current Efficiency in the Chlorate Cell Process with an Oxygen Cathode (I) Influence of Various Factors on Chlorate Current Efficiency in Electrolytic System.  J. Chemical Industry and Engineering (Chinese) 1993, 44 (4), 395-401  

 

Conference Presentations/Posters

 

·         Zhu, W. H.; Yang, Hongyun; Dimick, Paul; Tatarchuk, B. J., presented to The 48th Power Sources Conference, Session 6: Advanced Materials & Processes II, #6.2, Denver, Co, June 11-14, 2018.

·         Zhu, Wenhua H.; Yang, Hongyun, Dimick, Paul, and Tatarchuk, Bruce J., “Microfibrous Media Enhanced Heat Transfer and Comsol Modeling of High-Power Li-ion Battery Pack,” Poster Session: Li-ion batteries, Chemical Engineering 1st Open House for Alumni and Friends, Auburn, AL, April 21st, 2017. 

·         Zhu, W. H.; Tatarchuk, B. J., presented to The 47th Power Sources Conference, Session 13: Hybrid Power and Alternate Power Systems, #13.3, Orlando, FL, June 14, 2016.

·         Zhu, W. H.; Tatarchuk, B. J., “Using Microfibrous Substrates as Air Cathodes for Lithium-air Batteries,” Session: Li-air batteries, #19, Beyond Lithium Ion VIII, Oak Ridge, TN, `June 2-4, 2015.

·         Zhu, W. H.; Tatarchuk, B. J., “Renewable H₂/CO Fuels for FTS and SOFC Applications via Electrochemical Conversion,” Session: Sustainable Chemicals: Advances in Innovative Processes, 215a, 2014 AIChE Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA, November 17, 2014.

·         Zhu, W. H.; Tatarchuk, B. J., “Ultracapacitor and Its Applications in Rapid Energy Storage and Conversion,” Session: Electrochemical Energy Storage: Materials, Modeling, and Devices I, 625c, 2014 AIChE Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA, November 20, 2014.

·         Zhu, W. H.; Tatarchuk, B. J., presented to The 46th Power Sources Conference, Session 27.5: Capacitor I, Orlando, FL, June 9-12, 2014.

·         Zhu, W. H.; Tatarchuk, B. J., presented to The 46th Power Sources Conference, Session 34.3: Aqueous Batteries (Primary & Secondary), Orlando, FL, June 9-12, 2014.

·         Zhu, W. H.; Zhu, Y.; Tatarchuk, B. J.  Impedance and self-discharge mechanism studies of nickel metal hydride batteries for energy storage applications.  APS April Meeting 2013, American Physical Society, APR13-2013-000439, Session Q15. Energy Research and Applications, Denver, CO., April 15, 2013.

·         Zhu, W. H.; Zhu, Y.; Tatarchuk, B. J., presented to The 45th Power Sources Conference, Session 1.5: Battery Safety/Quality/Testing I, Las Vegas, Nevada, June 14-17, 2012.

·         Zhu, Y.; Zhu, W. H.; Tatarchuk, B. J., presented to The 45th Power Sources Conference, Session 8.4: Fuel Cells, Fuel Processing and Storage I, Las Vegas, Nevada, June 11-14, 2012.

·         Zhu Y.; Zhu, W. H.; Tatarchuk, B. J.  Dynamic Analysis and Diagnostics of a High Temperature PEM Fuel Cell Stack.  PRiME 2012 (222^nd ECS Meeting & the Electrochemical Society of Japan 2012 Fall Meeting): B9 - Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells 12 (PEFC 12), #1500, Honolulu, HI, October, 2012.

·         Zhu, W. H.; Zhu, Y.; Tatarchuk, B. J.  Energy Efficiency of Ni-MH Battery for Rapid Storage Application.  PITTCON 2012 – The Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy, Session 1690 - Energy & Fuels: Advanced Materials and Characterization Methods, #1690-6, Orlando, FL, March 14, 2012.

·         Zhu Y.; Zhu, W. H.; Tatarchuk, B. J.  In-situ Performance Analysis of a High Temperature Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Stack at Loads.  The 221^st ECS Meeting: I8 - Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy: Modeling and Interpretation, #1595, Seattle, WA, May 9^th, 2012.

·         Zhu Y.; Zhu, W. H.; Tatarchuk, B. J.  In-situ Electrochemical Characterization of a Solid Oxide Fuel Cell at Loads.  Graduate Student Council Research Week, Auburn University, Feb. 28^th & April 2^nd, 2012.

·         Zhu, Y.; Zhu, W. H.; Tatarchuk, B. J.  Effect of Cathode Inlet Gas on Solid Oxide Fuel Cells via AC Impedance Measurement.  Alternative Fuels and New Technology: Fuel Cell Technology II, 373c, The AIChE Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, MN, October 16-21, 2011.

·         Zhu, Y.; Zhu, W. H.; Tatarchuk, B. J.  In-Situ Electrical Characterization of a High Temperature PEM Fuel Cell Stack at Loads.  Alternative Fuels and New Technology: Fuel Cell Technology II, 373b, The AIChE Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, MN, October 16-21, 2011.

·         Zhu, W. H.; Zhu, Y.; Tatarchuk B. J.  Comparison of On-Board H₂ Production from Non-Fossil Fuel Feedstocks.  Hydrogen Production and Storage, Environmental and Nuclear Engineering Division: Renewable Hydrogen Production I, #259b. AIChE Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, MN, October 16-21, 2011.

·         Zhu, Y.; Zhu, W. H.; Tatarchuk, B. J.  Breakdown of Polarization Losses in Button Sized SOFCs and a Prismatic Stack via Impedance Spectroscopy.  Fuels and petrochemicals division: Fuel cell technology and alternate fuels & new technology, #641a. The AIChE Annual Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT, November 7-12, 2010.

·         Zhu, W. H.; Zhu, Y.; Tatarchuk, B. J.  Self-Discharge Evaluation of Ni-MH Battery Using Metal Hydride Alloy for Energy Storage Applications.  Materials Engineering and Sciences Division: Composites for Energy Applications. The AIChE Annual Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT, November 7-12, 2010.

·         Zhu, Y.; Zhu, W. H.; Tatarchuk, B. J.   AC Impedance Study of Mass Transfer Processes and Hydrogen Oxidation Reaction in Solid Oxide Fuel Cells.  The 44th Power Sources Conference, Session 16: Fuel Cells, Fuel Processing, and Storage, #16.2, Las Vegas, Nevada, June 14-17, 2010.

·         Zhu, W. H.; Zhu, Y.; Tatarchuk, B. J.   Advanced Pb-Acid Batteries for Potential High-Rate Power Applications.  The 44th Power Sources Conference, Session 5: Aqueous Batteries (Primary and Secondary), # 5.1, Las Vegas, Nevada, June 14-17, 2010.

·         Zhu, Y.; Zhu, W. H.; Tatarchuk, B. J.  AC Impedance in Characterization of SOFC and Interpretation of a Low Frequency Inductive Loop.  Fuels and petrochemicals division: fuel cell technology. The AIChE Annual Meeting, Nashville, TN, November 8-13, 2009.

·         Zhu, W. H.; Zhu, Y.; Tatarchuk, B. J.  Massive Deep-Cycle Pb-Acid Batteries for Energy Storage Applications.  Sustainable Electricity: Generation and Storage. The AIChE Annual Meeting, Nashville, TN, November 8-13, 2009.

·         Zhu, W. H.; Zhu, Y.; Payne, R.U.; Tatarchuk, B. J.   Electrical Characterization of Lead-Acid Battery at Load for HEV Applications.  The AIChE Annual Meeting: Battery and Fuel Cell Energy Storage on Vehicles, Philadelphia, PA, November 16-21, 2008.

·         Zhu, Y.; Payne, R.U.; Zhu, W. H.; Tatarchuk, B. J.  Determining Kinetics and Mass Transfer Limiting Behavior of a Solid Oxide Fuel Cell via AC impedance.   The AIChE Annual Meeting: Novel Electrochemistry and Materials for Fuel Cells II, Philadelphia, PA, November 16-21, 2008.

·         Zhu, W. H.; Tatarchuk, B. J.   An Application of AC Impedance Technique in PEM Stacks.  The 16th DICP Symposium on Fuel Cells, Session 3-4 (Key Technology and Fundamental), Dalian, China, May 25-28, 2008.

·         Payne, R.U.; Zhu, W. H.; Tatarchuk, B. J.  Mechanistic Discrimination of Circuit Elements in Fuel-Cell Equivalent-Circuit Model.  The 43rd Power Sources Conference, Session 15: Fuel Cells, Fuel Processing, and Storage V, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 7-10, 2008.

·         Payne, R.U.; Zhu, W. H.; Cahela, D.R.; Tatarchuk, B. J.  Modeling The Gas Distribution And Kinetic Effects of Dilute Anode Reactant Feeds in a 47-Cell PEM Stack.  The National Meeting of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Salt Lake City, Utah, November 4-9, 2007.

·         Zhu, W. H.; Payne, R.U.; Cahela, D.R.; Nelms, R.M.; Tatarchuk, B. J.  In Situ Electrical Characterization of PEM Fuel Cells at Load.  The National Meeting of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Salt Lake City, Utah, November 4-9, 2007.

·         Zhu, W. H.; Tiwari, A.; Yang, H.; Payne, R.U.; Tatarchuk, B. J.  Removal of Tap Water Contaminants for Drinking Consideration.  2007 Water Resources Conference, National Resources Management & Development Institute, Auburn, AL, June 14-15, 2007.

·         Zhu, W. H.; Payne, R.U.; Cahela, D.R.; Nelms, R.M.; Tatarchuk, B. J.   Equivalent Circuit Models for Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell Stacks in Parallel at Operational Loads.    The National Meeting of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, San Francisco, California, November 12-17, 2006.

·         Payne, R.U.; Zhu, W. H.; Tatarchuk, B. J.  Residence Time Distribution of Anode Impurity Pulses in a 47-Cell Commercial PEM Stack.  The National Meeting of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, San Francisco, California, November 12-17, 2006.

·         Payne, R.U.; Zhu, W. H.; Shathitsuksanoh, N.; Chitta, P.; Kennedy, D.; Luna, E.; Tiwari, A.; Tatarchuk, B. J.   Alternative Energy = Renewable Bio Fuels + Fuel Cells.  Alternative Energy Solutions from Alabama's Natural Resources, Session P-65, Auburn, Alabama, October 23-24, 2006.

·         Zhu, W. H.; Payne, R.U.; Cahela, D.R.; Nelms, R.M.; Tatarchuk, B. J.  Performance Analysis of PEM Stacks at Operational Loads Using Equivalent Circuit Models.  The 42nd Power Sources Conference, P1.11, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June 12-15, 2006.

·         Zhu, W. H.; Payne, R. U.; Cahela, D. R.; Nelms, R. M.; Tatarchuk, B. J.  PSpice Simulation via AC Impedance for PEFC at Operational Loads.  The National Meeting of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Cincinnati, Ohio, October 30 – November 4, 2005.

·         Zhu, W. H.; Payne, R. U.; Lu, Y.; Tatarchuk, B. J.  Operation of a PEM Stack with High Impurity Anode Feeds in a Recycle Mode.  The National Meeting of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Austin, Texas, November 2004.

·         Zhu, W. H.; Payne, R. U.; Cahela, D. R.; Tatarchuk, B. J.  In-Situ Assessment of PEM Fuel Cells via AC Impedance at Operational Loads.  The National Meeting of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Austin, TX, November 2004.

·         Zhu, W. H.; Payne, R. U.; Yang, H.; Tatarchuk, B. J.  Operation of PEM Stacks Utilizing Hydrogen Feeds with High Levels of Inert Gases.  The 41st Power Sources Conference, Philadelphia, PA, June 15, 2004.                                                             

·         Zhu, W. H.; Cahela, D. R.; Payne, R. U.; Tatarchuk, B. J.  Diagnosis of Commercial PEM Fuel Cells via the Impedance Response.  The 41st Power Sources Conference, Philadelphia, PA, June 16, 2004.

·         Zhu, W. H.; Cahela, D. R.; Tatarchuk, B. J.  Development of Ultra-Thin Microfibrous Cathodes for Zinc/Air Pulse Applications.  The 40th Power Sources Conference, 11.2, Cherry Hill, NJ, June 10-13, 2002.

·         Zhu, W. H.; McGee, B. R.; Nelms, R. M.; Tatarchuk, B. J.  Thermal Management and Stack Pulse Operation of PEM Fuel Cells.  The 40th Power Sources Conference, 19.5, Cherry Hill, NJ, June 10-13, 2002.

 

PATENTS AND INVENTIONS

 

·         Ref. to Publications by Center for Microfibrous Materials (Manufacturing).

·         Ref. to issued U.S. patents by the engineering research center.

·         Ref. to other resources about university intellectual property and technology transfer.

 

PEER REVIEW ACTIVITIES

 

·         Reviewer, Grant Proposal - Department of Energy, Germantown, MD

·         Reviewer, Journal Article - Journal of Electrochemical Society

·         Reviewer, Grant Proposal - Canada Foundation for Innovation, Ottawa, ON

·         Reviewer, Grant Proposal - Alabama DEPSCoR Proposal

·         Reviewer, Grant Proposal - U.S. Civilian Research and Development Foundation (CRDF)

·         Reviewer, Journal Article -  Applied Energy

·         Reviewer, Journal Article -  Journal of Cleaner Production

·         Reviewer, Journal Article - IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics (with Dr. Bruce Tatarchuk)

·         Reviewer, Journal Article - Fuel Cells (with Dr. Bruce Tatarchuk)

·         Reviewer, Journal Article - International Journal of Hydrogen Energy

 

HONORS AND AWARDS

 

·         2007  Ten Years’ Service Award –  University President, Dr. Ed Richardson, Auburn University

·         2000  Achievement Award for Academic Excellence – Office of Multicultural Affairs, Auburn University

·         1996  President’s Prize Awarded for Outstanding Graduate Student – Dr. Guangzhao Zhou, President of Chinese Academy of Sciences

·         1992  Award for Excellence in Sci.&Tech. for Energy Efficient Electrolysis-Green Process of Chlorate Synthesis, Chinese Academy of Sciences

·         1992  President’s Prize Awarded for Outstanding Graduate Student – Dr. Guangzhao Zhou, President of Chinese Academy of Sciences

 

SCIENTIFIC AND PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES

            (Current and Past)

 

·         APS — American Physical Society, College park, M.D.

·         ECS — The Electrochemical Society, Inc., Pennington, New Jersey.

·         ACS — The American Chemical Society, Washington, D.C.

·         AIChE — American Institute of Chemical Engineers, New York, N.Y.

·         AAAS — American Association for the Advancement of Science, Washington, D.C.

 

 

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