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Branko N. Popov

Carolina Distinguished Professor
Director, Center for Electrochemical Engineering

Curriculum Vitae

I. Education

Ph.D., University of Zagreb, Croatia (1972)
M.S., University of Illinois (1969)
B.S., University Kiril and Metodij, Skopje, Macedonia (1965)

II. Professional Employment

Tenured Full Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, USC (2003-present)
Director, Center for Electrochemical Engineering (CEE), USC, USA (2001-present)
Tenured Truck Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, USC (2000-2003)
Research Professor, Chemical Engineering, USC (1993-2000)
Associate Director CEE, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA (1990-1993)
Visiting Professor, Department of Chem. Eng. Texas A&M University (1989-1993)
Professor & Dean, University Kiril and Metodij, Skopje, Macedonia (1978-1989)
Associate Professor, University, Kiril and Metodij, Skopje, Macedonia (1972-1978)
Assistant Professor, University Kiril and Metodij, Skopje, Macedonia (1969-1972)
Teaching Assistant , University Of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois, USA (1967-1969)

III. Honors & Awards

Traveling Fulbright Award (1967).

Honorary Citizen of Tempe Arizona, USA (1985).
United Nation Travel Award to USA, (1986).
United Nation Travel Award to Russia (1987).
United Nation Award for the Project, “Deposition of Solar Selective Black Chromium”.
Government of Macedonia Golden Medal Award for Achievements in Teaching/ Education (1987).
United Nation Expert (1987).
Macedonian Institute of Engineering Senior Fellow (1985-present).
President of the Organizing Committee of the Fifth Annual Meeting of Chemists and Technologies Skopje (1987).
Fulbright Award (1989).
USC Intellectual Property Award for the discovery: “Optimization of Particle Size of Metal Hydride Alloys 1996-1997.”
USC Intellectual Property Award for the discovery: “Electrochemical Decontamination of Soils Employing Ionic Migration 1995-1996.”
Electroplaters and Surface Finishers Society - ABNER BRENNER AWARD- SILVER MEDAL AWARD for an outstanding paper published in Plating & Surface Finishing 1999.
USC Invention Disclosure Award for the discovery: “Catalyzed Hydrolysis of Nerve Gases by Metal Chelate Compounds 1999-2000”.
USC Invention Disclosure Award for the discovery: “A Novel Electrochemical Detection Technology for Nerve Gases 1999-2000”.
USC Invention Disclosure Award for the discovery: “Synthesis of High Performance Metal Hydrides Alloys Through Cobalt Microencapsulation 1999-2000”.
USC Invention Disclosure Award for the discovery: “Development of a New Electrodeposition Process for Plating of Zn-Ni-Cd Alloys 1999-2000”.
USC Invention Disclosure Award for the discovery: “Development of New Anode Materials for Li-ion Batteries 1999-2000”.
USC Invention Disclosure Award for the discovery: “Modified Chromium Oxides as Cathode Materials for Secondary Lithium Ion Batteries, 1999-2000.”
USC Invention Disclosure Award for the discovery: “Development of Hybrid Ruthenium Oxide-Carbon Supercapacitors, 1999-2001.”
2002 American Electroplaters and Surface Finishers Society (AESF) Scientific Achievement Award.
2005 Fuel Cell South Crystal Flame Innovation Award - Research, Fuel Cell South.

IV. Professional Memberships

Electrochemical Society
International Society of Electrochemistry
American Chemical Society
American Electroplaters & Surface Finishers Society
National Association of Corrosion Engineers

V. Refereed Journal Articles

1.		B. Popov and H. A. Laitinen, “Electrochemical Reduction of Chromate in the Presence of Nickel Chloride in Molten Lithium Chloride-Potassium Chloride Eutectic,” J. Electrochem. Soc., 11, 4, (1970), 482-485.
2.		R. Cvetkovic, B. Popov and P. Kirkov , Chronopotentiometry of Molten Lithium Chloride –Potassium Chloride Eutectic, Bull.Chem.Technol. (II) (2) (1970), 39-46.
3.		B. N. Popov, “Electrochemical Deposition of Indium in Molten Lithium Chloride-Potassium Chloride Eutectic Melt,” Bulletin de la Societe Chemique (Macedonian), (III), 3 (1972), 49-54.
4.		B. N. Popov and H. A Laitinen, “Electrochemical Reduction of Molybdenum (VI) Compounds in Molten Lithium Chloride-Potassium Chloride Eutectic Melt,” J. Electrochem. Soc., 120, 10, (1973), 1346-1351.
5.		B. N. Popov, “Cathodic Passivation of Silver,” Macedonian Academy of Sciences, 6, (1973), 2-11.
6.		R. Cvetkovic and B. N. Popov, Electrochemical Reduction of MoO₃ and Mo₂O₂Cl₂ in the presence of Li₂MoO₄ in molten LiCl-KCl Eutectic, Bull.Chem.Technol., 1, (1) (1974) 45-55.
7.		T. Grcev and B. N. Popov, Investigation of the Affectivity of the Electrochemical Passivarion of Silver In Chromate and non Chromate Solutions, Bulletin de la Societe Chemique, (V) 1, (1974), 77-88.
8.		B. N. Popov, “Electrochemical Reduction of Molybdenum Oxy-anions in Molten Lithium Chloride-Potassium Chloride Eutectic,” Bulletin de la Societe Chemique, 1, (1974), 45-55.
9.		B. N. Popov and H. A. Laitinen, “Electrochemical Reduction of Molybdate in the Presence of Zinc Chloride-Potassium Chloride Eutectic Melt,” J. Electrochem. Soc., 122, 12, (1975), 1616-1620.
10.		B. N. Popov, T. Todorovski M. Brajevic, “Electrochemical Reduction of Li₂Mo₂O₇ in Molten Lithium Chloride-Potassium Chloride Eutectic,” Bulletin de la Societe Chemique, (VI), 3, (1975), 61-66.
11.		T. Todorovski, M. Kalpakcijan, B. Popov, Determination of copper and Lead in Tomato Paste by Interferometric Precipitation Titration with Organic Reagents, Bulletin de la Societe Chemique, 2, 1-2 (1975) 23-32.
12.		B. N. Popov, “Electrochemical Passivation of Silver in Chromate Solutions,” Kem. Ind., 10, (1975), 543-549.
13.		B. Popov, “Chronopotentiometry of MoO₂Cl₂ in Molten Lithium Chloride Potassium Chloride Eutecic”, Bulletin de la Societe Chemique, (VI) 2, (1975) 49-63.
14.		B. Popov, R. Cvetkovic, S. Spaseva, “Electrochemical Reduction of Li₂MoO₄ in the Presence of NiCl₂ in the Molten Li-Cl-KCl Eutectic”, Bulletin de la Societe Chemique, 3, (VII), (1976),43-48.
15.		B. Popov and N. Nikolovski, “Nickel Electroless Plating, and the Influence of Oxyions on the Qulaity of the Deposit,“ Bulletin de la Societe Chemique, (2) (VII) (1976) 33-40.
16.		B. N. Popov, “Electrode Kinetics of Indium in Chloride Solutions”, Bulletin de la Societe Chemique (Macedonian), 1, (1976), 19-24.
17.		B. N. Popov, “Electrochemical Reduction of Molybdate in Molten Lithium Chloride- Potassium Chloride Eutectic,” Bulletin de la Societe Chemique, (Macedonian), 3, (1976), 43-51.
18.		B. N. Popov, “Electrochemical Reduction of Molybdenum Oxy-Chloride in Molten Lithium Chloride-Potassium Chloride Eutectic,” Bulletin de la Societe Chemique, 4, (1976), 99-105.
19.		P. Zifovska, R. Cvetkovic and B. N. Popov, “Electrochemical reduction of In₂O₃ in olten LiCl-KCl eutectic, Bulletin de la Societe Chemique, 1-2(IX), (1977) 79-85.
20.		N. Nikolovski, B. N. Popov, Adsorption of a-Naphtol on the Indium Amalgame Electrode, Bulletin de la Societe Chemique, 28, (1978) 51-62.
21.		T. Grcev, B. Popov, L. Klampfer, T. Todrovski, “Potentiodynamic Examinations of the Influence First and Second rate Additives on the Polarization Potential During deposition of Metallic Nickel”, 30, (1980)111-117.
22.		N. Nikoloski, B. Popov and Lj. Arsov, Electrode Kinetics of Indium amalgam in Presence of Naphtol,” Bulletin de la Societe Chemique 30, (1980)67-77.
23.		Lj. Arsov, B. Popov, Les Etudes Potentiostatiques sur Le Corrosion Stabilite du Titane L’Acide Nitrique, Bulletin de la Societe Chemique, 30, (1980)135-131.
24.		A. Prusi, B. Popov, “The Influence of Nitric Acid on Chemical Polishing of Aluminum,” Bulletin de la Societe Chemique (3), (1980) 60-65.
25.		A. Prusi, B. Popov, Lj. Arsov, “Optical Characteristics of Chemically Polished Aluminum,” Bulletin de la Societe Chemique, 30, (1980), 99-106.
26.		B. N. Popov, A. Cobanov and N. Nikolovski, “Examination of the Mechanism of Cathodic Passivation of Silver Using Impedance Method,” Bulletin de la Societe Chemique, 1, (1982) 139-145.
27.		N. Nikolovski, B. Dimova, B. Popov, Lj. Arsov, “Electrode Kinetics of Thin in Chloride Solutions in Presence of NaF and Surface Active Substance,” Bulletin de la Societe Chemique, 1, (1982) 123-137.
28.		B. N. Popov and H. A. Laitinen, “Electrochemical Reduction of Li₂Mo₂O₇ in Molten Lithium Chloride Potassium Chloride Eutectic,”Bull. de la Soc.Chem,1, (1982), 5-14.
29.		B. N. Popov, D. Slavkov, S. Handjiski and N. Nikolovski, “Electrodeposition of Zinc in the Presence of Organic Compounds” Bulletin de la Societe Chemique, 1, (1982), 36-45.
30.		B. N. Popov, “Contribution to the Knowledge of the Electrodeposition of Nickel in the Presence of Organic Compounds,” Kem. Ind., 31, 9, (1982), 455-461.
31.		B. N. Popov, “Electrochemical Reduction of Molybdenum Trioxide in Molten Lithium Chloride-Potassium Chloride Eutectic,” Kem. Ind. 35, 2, (1983), 65-70.
32.		B. N. Popov, “Chronopotentiometry of Molybdenum (III) in Molten Lithium Chloride-Potassium Chloride Eutectic,” Macedonian Academy of Sciences, 6, 1, (1985), 21-32.
33.		D. Ikonomov, N. Nikolovski, B. Popov, Lj. Arsov, Electrochemical Investigation of Composite Two-Component Polymer Epoxide Antistatic Materials, Macedonian Academy of Sciences, 7, (1) (1986) 17-27.
34.		B. N. Popov, D. Slavkov,T. Grcev, Lj. Arsov and S. Karivanov, “Electrochemical Deposition of Zinc in the Presence of Organic Compounds,” Kem. Ind., 35, 1, (1986), 1-7.
35.		B. N. Popov, “Electrochemical Reduction of Indium (III) in molten lithium chloride-potassium chloride eutectic,” Macedonian Academy of Sciences, 7, (1986), 18-27.
36.		B. N. Popov, J. Ivshin, “Cementation of Copper from Acidic Sulphate Electrolytes on Nickel Plated Steel,” Kem. Ind., 36, 3, (1987), 103-106.
37.		B. N. Popov, Z. Koneska, J. Ivshin, and D. Drazic, “Anodic Behavior of Cobalt in Alkaline Solutions-Part II-Mechanism of the Active Anodic Dissolution,” J. Serb. Chem. Soc., 54, 8, (1989), 434-449.
38.		B. N. Popov, Z. Koneska, J. Ivshin and D. M. Drazic, “Anodic Dissolution of Cobalt in Alkaline Solutions-Part I-Nature of the Open Circuit Potential,” J. Serb. Chem. Soc., 54, 8, (1989), 435-442.
39.		B. Popov, D. Slavkov and Z. Koneska, “Electrochemical Properties of Metal Sulfide Electrodes in Eutectic Lithium Chloride-Potassium Chloride Melt,” Bull.Chem.Technol. 6, (1989) 87-96.
40.		S. Popova, B. N. Popov, R. E. White and D. Drazic, “Determination of Corrosion Properties of Lacquered Tinplate in Citrate Solutions by DC and AC Electrochemical Methods,” Corrosion Science, 45, No.12, (1990), 1007-1014.
41.		B. N. Popov, R. E. White and J. V. Ivshin, “Cementation of Copper from Acidic Sulfate Electrolytes on Nickel Plated Steel,” Journal of the American Electroplaters and Surface Finishers Society, 78, (1991), 61-65.
42.		B. N. Popov, M. C. Kimble, R. E. White, J.B. Wagner, JR., and H. Wendt, “Electrochemical Behavior of Titanium (II) and Titanium (III) Compounds in Molten Lithium Chloride-Potassium Chloride Eutectic Melts,” Journal of Applied Electrochemistry, 21, (1991), 351-357.
43.		R. Bindlish, B. N. Popov, and R. E. White, “Electrodeposition of Nickel-Chromium-Phosphorous Alloys in the Presence of Additive,” Journal of the American Electroplaters and Surface Finishers Society, 79, (1992), 68-73.
44.		S. A. McCluney, S. N. Popova, B. N. Popov, and R. E. White, “Comparing EIS Methods for Estimating the Degree of Delamination of Organic Coatings on Steel,” J. Electrochem. Soc., 139, No.6, (1992), 1556-1560.
45.		B. N. Popov, W. Li and R. E. White, “A Study of the Stability of Ni-Cr-P Plating Solutions,” Journal of The American Electroplaters and Surface Finishers Society, 79, No. 11, (1992), 72-78.
46.		B. N. Popov, R. E. White, D. Slavkov and Z. Koneska, “Reduction of Chromium (VI) When Solar Selective Black Chromium is Deposited in the Presence of Organic Additives,” J. Electrochem. Soc., 139, No.1, (1992), 91-98.
47.		B. N. Popov, M. C. Kimble, R. E. White, and Z. Koneska, “Anodic Behavior of Titanium in the Presence of Titanium (III) Chloride in Molten Lithium Chloride-Potassium Chloride Eutectic Melts,” Corrosion Science, 33, No.1, (1992), 123-136.
48.		G. Zheng, B. N. Popov and R. E. White, “Surface Treatment for Mitigation of Hydrogen Absorption and Penetration into AISI 4340 Steel,” J. Electrochem. Soc., 140, No.11, (1993), 3153-3158.
49.		B. N. Popov, W. Zhang, E. C. Darcy, and R. E. White, “Impedance Spectroscopy as a Nondestructive Health Interrogation Tool for Lithium-BCX Cells,” J. Electrochem. Soc., 140, No.11, (1993), 3097-3103.
50.		B. N. Popov, Ken Ming Yin, and R. E. White, “Galvanostatic Pulse and Pulse Reverse Plating of Nickel-Iron Alloys from Electrolytes Containing Organic Compounds on a Rotating Disc Electrode,” J. Electrochem. Soc., 140(5),(1993), 1321-1330.
51.		B. N. Popov, M. A. Alwohaibi, and R. E. White, “Using Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy as a Tool for Organic Coating Solute Saturation Monitoring,” J. Electrochem. Soc., 140, No.4, (1993), 947-951.
52.		G. Zheng, B. N. Popov, and R. E. White, “Use of Underpotential Deposition of Zinc to Mitigate Hydrogen Absorption into Monel-K500,” J. Electrochem. Soc., 141, No.5, (1994), 1220-1224.
53.		G. Zheng, B. N. Popov, and R. E. White, “The Role of Thallium as a Hydrogen Entry Promoter on Cathodically Polarized HY-130 Steel,” J. Electrochem. Soc., 141, No.6, (1994), 1526-1532.
54.		B. N. Popov, G. Zheng, and R. E. White, “The Underpotential Deposition of Zinc for Mitigation of Hydrogen Absorption and penetration into HY-130 Steel,” Corrosion Science, 36, No.12, (1994), 2139-2153.
55.		B. N. Popov, G. Zheng, and R. E. White, “Surface Treatment for Inhibition of Corrosion and Hydrogen Penetration of Type 718 Alloy,” Corrosion, 50, No.8, (1994), 613-619.
56.		B. N. Popov, S. N. Popova, Ken Ming Yen, and R. E. White, “Electrodeposition of Iron-Nickel Alloys in the Presence of Organic Additives, I. LSV and Potentiostatic Pulse Plating,” Journal of the American Electroplaters and Surface Finishers Society, 65, March (1994) 65-70.
57.		K.-M. Yin, J.-H. Wei, J.-R. Fu, B. N. Popov, S. N. Popova, and R. E. White, "Mass Transport Effects on the Electrodeposition of Iron-Nickel Alloys in the Presence of Additives," Journal of Applied Electrochemistry, 25(6),(1995), 543-555.
58.		G. Zheng, B. N. Popov, and R. E. White, “Electrochemical Determination of the Diffusion Coefficient of Hydrogen through a LaNi_4.25Al_0.75 Electrode in Alkaline Aqueous Solution,” J. Electrochem. Soc., 142, No.8, (1995), 2695-2698.
59.		G. Zheng, B. N. Popov, and R. E. White, “Hydrogen Atom Direct Entry Mechanism into a Metal Membrane,” J. Electrochem. Soc., 142, No.1, (1995), 154-156.
60.		G. Zheng, B. N. Popov, and R. E. White, “Surface Treatment for Mitigation of Hydrogen Penetration into AISI 4340 Steel and Inconel 718 Alloy,” Journal of Applied Electrochemistry, 25, (1995), 212-218.
61.		B. N. Popov, G. Zheng, and R. E. White, “Electroplating of Thin Films of Bismuth onto AISI 4340 Steel and Inconel 718 to Prevent Hydrogen Embrittlement,” Corrosion Science, 51, No.6, (1995), 429-435.
62.		B. N. Popov, G. Zheng, and R. E. White, “Determination of Transport and Electrochemical Kinetic Parameters of M-H Electrodes,” Journal of Applied Electrochemistry, 26, (1996), 603-611.
63.		S. N. R. Pakalapati, B. N. Popov and R. E. White, “Anodic Oxidation of Ethylenediamine Tetracetic acid on Platinum Electrode in Alkaline Solutions,” J. Electrochem. Soc., 143, No.5, (1996), 1624-1631.
64.		B. S. Haran, B. N. Popov and R. E. White, “Development of a New Electrokinetic Technique for Decontamination of Hexavalent Chromium for Low Surface Charged Soils,” Part I. Experimental First Place from the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE). Environmental Division Competition, Environmental Progress, 15, 166-172 (1996).
65.		D. H. Coleman, G. Zheng, B. N. Popov and R. E. White, “The effects of Multiple Electroplated Zinc Layers on the inhibition of Hydrogen Permeation Through an Iron Membrane,” J. Electrochem. Soc., 143(6), 1871-1874 (1996).
66.		M. Ramasubramanian, S. N. Popova, B. N. Popov and R. E. White, K. M. Yin, “Anomalous Codeposition of Fe-Ni Alloys and Fe-Ni-SiO₂ Composites under Potentiostatic Conditions,” J. Electrochem. Soc., 143(7), (1996), 2164-2172.
67.		B. N. Popov, M. Ramasubramanian, S. N. Popova, R. E. White and K. Mi. Yin, “Galvanostatic Pulse and Pulse Reverse Plating of Zinc-Nickel Alloys from Sulfate Electrolytes on a Rotating Disc Electrode, Trans. Faraday Society, 92(20), (1996), 4021-4028.
68.		G. Zheng, B. N. Popov, and R. E. White, “Determination of Transport and Electrochemical Kinetic Parameters of Bare and Copper Coated LaNi_4.27 Sn_0.24 Electrodes in Alkaline Solution,” J. Electrochem. Soc., 143(3), (1996), 834-839.
69.		D. H. Coleman, B. N. Popov and R. E. White, "Corrosion and Hydrogen Permeation Inhibition by Thin Layer Zn-Ni Alloy Electrodeposition,” Materials for the New Millennium, Published by ASCE, New York, Volume 2, (1996), 1281-1287.
70.		M. Rama, B. N. Popov and R. E. White, "Inhibiting Action of Calcium Nitrite on Carbon Steel Rebars," Materials for the New Millennium, Published by ASCE, New York, 2, (1996), 1007-1016.
71.		Bala S. Haran, Branko N. Popov and Ralph E. White, "Studies on Galvanized Carbon Steel in Ca(OH)2 Solutions," Materials for the New Millenium, K. P. Chong Editor, Published by ASCE, New York, 2, 997-1006, (1996).
72.		S. N. Popova, B. N. Popov, R. E. White, M. F. Petrou and D. Morris, "Corrosion Effects of Cement Stabilized Backfill on Galvanized Steel Reinforcement," Materials for the New Millenium, K. P. Chong Editor, Published by ASCE, New York, 2, (1996), 988-996.
73.		P. Arora, B. N. Popov, B. Haran, S. Popova and R. E. White," Corrosion Initiation Time of Steel Reinforcement in a Chloride Environment-A One Dimensional Solution," Materials for the New Millenium, K. P. Chong Editor, Published by ASCE, New York, 1, (1996), 203-219.
74.		G. Zheng, B. N. Popov, and R. E. White, “Application of Porous Electrode Theory on Metal Hydride Electrodes in Alkaline Solution,”J. Electrochem. Soc., 143, No.2, (1996), 435-441.
75.		P. Arora, B. N. Popov, B. Haran, M. Ramasubramanian, S. Popova and R. E. White, "Corrosion Initiation Time of Steel Reinforcement in a Chloride Environment-A One Dimensional Solution," Corrosion Science, 39,No.4, (1997), 739-759.
76.		G.Zheng, B. N. Popov and R. E. White, "Effect of Temperature on Performance of LaNi_4.76 Sn_0.24 Metal Hydride Electrode," Journal of Applied. Electrochemistry, 27, (1997), 1328-1332.
77.		E. Hristova, Lj. Arsov, B. N. Popov and R. E. White, "Ellipsometric and Raman Spectroscopic Study of Thermally Formed Films on Titanium," J. Electrochem. Soc.,144, (1997), 2318-2323.
78.		H. A. Duarte, D. M.See, B. N. Popov, and R. E. White, "The Effects of Organic Compounds on Inhibition of Hydrogen Permeation Through a Mild Steel Membrane," J. Electrochem. Soc., 144(7), (1997), 2313 –2317.
79.		B. S. Haran, B. N. Popov, G. Zheng and R. E. White, “Mathematical Modeling of Hexavalent Chromium Decontamination from Low Surface Charged Soils,” Journal of Hazardous Materials, 55, (1997), 93-107.
80.		P. Arora, B. N. Popov and R. E. White, “Electrochemical Investigations of Cobalt-Doped LiMnO₄ as Cathode Material for Lithium-ion Batteries,” J. Electrochem. Soc., 145, 3 1998, 807-815.
81.		S. N. Popova, B. N. Popov, R. E. White, M. F. Petrou and D. Morris, “Corrosion Effects of Stabilized Backfill on Steel Reinforcement”, ACI Structural Journal, Sep-Oct, 1998, 570-577.
82.		H. A. Duarte, D. M. See, B. N. Popov and R. E. White, “Organic Compounds as Effective Inhibitors for Hydrogen Permeation of Type 1010 steel”, Corrosion Science, 54, No.3, 1998, 187-193.
83.		M. Ramasubramanian, B. N. Popov and R. E. White, “Characterization of Hydrogen Permeation Through Zinc-Nickel Alloys under Corroding Conditions; Mathematical Model and experimental Study”, J. Electrochem. Soc., 145, No. 6, 1998, 1907-1913.
84.		Ch. Lin, J.A. Ritter and B. N. Popov, "Characterization of Sol-Gel-Derived Cobalt Oxide Xerogels as Electrochemical Capacitors," J. Electrochem. Soc.,145, No.12, (1998), 4097-4103.
85.		D. H. Coleman, B. N. Popov, and R. E. White, “Hydrogen Permeation Inhibition by Thin Layer Zn-Ni Alloy Electrodeposition,” J. Appl. Electrochem., 28(9), (1998), 889-894.
86.		A. D. Ebner, J. A. Ritter and B. N. Popov, “Potentiostatically Enhanced Complexation Model for the Determination of Isopotential Equilibrium Curves,” J. of Colloid and Interface Science, 203, (1998) 488-492.
87.		P. Arora, D. Zhang, B. N. Popov and R. E. White, “Chromium Oxides and Lithiated Chromium Oxides, Promising Cathode Materials for Secondary Lithium Batteries,” Electrochemical and Solid State Letters, 1(6), (1998), 249-251.
88.		D. Zhang, B. N. Popov and R. E. White, “Electrochemical Investigation of CrO_2.65 Doped LiMn₂O₄ as a Cathode Material for Lithium-Ion Batteries,” Journal of Power Sources, 76, (1998), 81-90.
89.		B. S. Haran, B. N. Popov and R. E. White, “Determination of Hydrogen Diffusion Coefficient in Metal Hydrides by Impedance Spectroscopy,” Journal of Power Sources, 75, 56-63 (1998).
90.		B. S. Haran, B. N. Popov and R. E. White “Studies of Electroless Cobalt Coatings for Microencapsulation of Hydrogen Storage Alloys,” J. Electrochem. Soc., 145, No. 9, (1998), 3000-3007.
91.		B. S. Haran, B. N. Popov and R. E. White, "Theoretical Analysis of Metal Hydride Electrodes: Studies on Equilibrium Potential and Exchange Current Density," J. Electrochem. Soc., 145, No. 12, (1998), 4082-4090.
92.		M. Ramasubramanian, B. N. Popov and R. E. White, and K. S. Chen "Solution Equilibrium Characteristics of Electroless Copper Deposition on Thermally-Activated Palladium-Catalyzed Polyimide Substrates," J. of Applied Electrochemistry, 28(7), (1998), 737-743.
93.		G. Zheng, B. N. Popov and R. E. White, “Electrochemical Investigation of Bare and Pd-Coated LaNi_4.25Al_0.75 Electrodes in Alkaline Solutions,” Journal of Applied Electrochemistry, 28, (1998), 381-385.
94.		Dong Zhang, B. N. Popov, Pankaj Arora, Yuri M. Podrazhansky, and Ralph E. White, "Cobalt Doped Chromium Oxides as Cathode Materials for Secondary Batteries," J. Power Sources, 83, (1999), 121-127.
95.		A. Durairajan, B. Haran, B. N. Popov and R. E. White,” Cycle Life and Utilization Studies on Cobalt Microencapsulated AB₅ Type Metal Hydride,” J. Power Sources, 83, (1999), 114-120.
96.		Ch. Lin. J. A. Ritter and B. N. Popov, "Correlation of Double-Layer Capacitance with the Pore Structure of Sol-Gel Derived Carbon Xerogels," J. Electrochem. Soc., 146(10), (1999), 3639-3643.
97.		Ch. Lin, J. A. Ritter, B. N. Popov and R. E. White, "A Mathematical Model of an Electrochemical Capacitor with Double-Layer and Faradaic Processes," J. Electrochem. Soc., 146(9), (1999), 3168-3175.
98.		Ch. Lin, J. A. Ritter, B. N. Popov, "Development of Carbon-Metal Oxide Supercapacitors from Sol-Gel Derived Carbon-Ruthenium Xerogels," J. Electrochem. Soc., 146(9), (1999), 3155-3160.
99.		Y. Xie, B. N. Popov, and R. E. White, A Novel Electrochemical Method for the Detection of Nerve Gases,” J. Electronalytical Chemistry, 466, (1999), 169-176.
100.		G. Zheng, B. S. Haran, B. N. Popov, and R. E. White, “Studies on Metal Hydride Electrodes with Different Weights and Binder Contents,” Journal of Applied Electrochemistry, 29(3), (1999), 361-369.
101.		M. Ramasubramanian, B.N. Popov, R. E. White and K. S. Chen, “A Mathematical Model for Electroless Copper Deposition on Planar Substrates,” J. Electrochem. Soc., 146(1), (1999), 111-116.
102.		A. Krishniyer, M. Ramasubramanian, B. N. Popov and R. E. White, “Electrodeposition & Characterization of a Corrosion Resistant Zinc-Nickel-Phosphorus Alloy,” Plating and Surface Finishing, 86(1), (1999), 99-103.
103.		Anand Durairajan, Bala S. Haran, Ralph E. White and Branko N. Popov, “Development of a New Electrodeposition Process for Plating of Zn-Ni-X (X=Cd, P) Alloys: Corrosion Characteristics of Zn-Ni-Cd Ternary Alloys,” J. Electrochem. Soc., 147(5),(2000),1781-1786.
104.		P. Yu, B. N. Popov, J. A. Ritter and R. E. White, "Determination of the Lithium Ion Diffusion Coefficient in Graphite,” J. Electrochem. Soc., 146(1), (1999), 8-14.
105.		Ping Yu, J. A. Ritter, R. E. White and B. N. Popov, “Ni-Composite Microencapsulated Graphite as the Negative Electrode in Lithium-Ion Batteries: electrochemical Impedance and Self Discharge Studies,” J. Electrochem. Soc., 147, (2000), 2081-2085.
106.		Ping Yu, J. A. Ritter, R. E. White and B. N. Popov, “Ni-Composite Microencapsulated Graphite as the Negative Electrode in Lithium-Ion Batteries: Initial Irreversible Capacity Study”, J. Electrochem. Soc., 147(4), (2000), 1280-1285.
107.		Dong Zhang, Branko N. Popov and Ralph E. White, “Modeling Lithium Intercalation of a Single Spinel Particle under Potentiodynamic Control,” J. Electrochem. Soc., 147, (2000), 831-838.
108.		D. Zhang, B. S. Haran, A. Durairajan, R. E. White, Y. Podrazhansky and B. N. Popov, “ Studies on Capacity Fade of Lithium-ion Batteries,” J. Power Sources, 91, (2000), 122-129.
109.		Ping Yu, Bala S. Haran, James Ritter, Ralph E. White and Branko N. Popov, “Palladium-Microencapsulated Graphite as the Negative Electrode in Li-ion Cells,” J. Power Sources, 91, (2000), 107-117.
110.		Anand Durairajan, Bala S. Haran, Ralph E. White and Branko N. Popov, “Development of a New Electrodeposition Process for Plating of Zn-Ni-X (X=Cd, P) Alloys: Permeation Characteristics of Zn-Ni-Cd Ternary Alloys”, J. Electrochem. Soc., 147(12), (2000), 4507-4511.
111.		Yuanwu Xie and Branko N. Popov, “ Catalyzed Hydrolysis of Nerve Gases by Metal Chelate Compounds and Potentiometric Detection of the Byproducts”, Analytical Chemistry, 72, (2000), 2075-2079.
112.		Anand Durairajan, Bala. S. Haran, Ralph E. White and Branko N. Popov, “ Pulverization and Corrosion Studies of bare and Cobalt-Encapsulated Metal Hydride Electrodes,” J. Power Sources, 87(1-2), (2000), 84-91.
113.		A. Durairajan, A. Krishniyer, B. S. Haran, R. E. White and B. N. Popov, “Characterization of Hydrogen Permeation Through a Corrosion-Resistant Zinc-Nickel-Phosphorus Alloy”, Corrosion, 56, (2000), 283-288.
114.		A. Durairajan, A. Krishniyer, B. S. Haran, R. E. White and B. N. Popov, “Characterization of Hydrogen Permeation Through a Corrosion-Resistant Zinc-Nickel-Phosphorus Alloy”, Corrosion, 56, (2000), 283-288.
115.		B. S. Haran, B. N. Popov, M. F. Petrou and R. E. White, “ Studies on Galvanized Carbon Steel in Ca(OH)₂ Solutions”, ACI Materials Journal, 97, (2000), 425-431.
116.		M. Ramani, B. S. Haran, R. E. White and B. N. Popov, “Synthesis and Characterization of Hydrous Ruthenium Oxide-Carbon Supercapacitors, J. Electrochem. Soc., 148, (2001), A374-A380.
117.		M. Ramani, B. S. Haran, R. E. White, B. N. Popov and Lj. Arsov, “Studies on Activated Carbon Capacitor Materials Loaded with Different Amounts of Ruthenium Oxide”, J. Power Sources, 93, (2001), 209-214.
118.		M. Ramasubramanian, B. S. Haran, S. Popova, B. N. Popov, M. F. Petrou and R. E. White, “ Inhibiting Action of Calcium Nitrite on Carbon Steel Rebars,” Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering,” January/February, (2001), 10-17.
119.		V. R. Subramanian, P. Yu, B. N. Popov and R. E. White, “Modeling Lithium Diffusion in Nickel Composite Graphite,” J. Power Sources, 96(2), (2001), 396-405.
120.		Y. W. Xie and B. N. Popov, “Catalyzed Decomposition of Nerve Gases and Potentiometric Detection of the Byproducts,” Anal. Chim. Acta, 448 (1-2), 221 (2001), 221-230.
121.		Anand Durairajan, Dragan Slavkov and Branko N. Popov, “Development of Corrosion and Hydrogen Permeation Resistant Zn-Ni-X (X=P, Cd) Ternary Alloy Coatings, Bulletin of the Chemists and Technologists of Macedonia,”20, (2001), 3-17.
122.		H. Kim and B. N. Popov, “Characterization of Hydrous Ruthenium Oxide/Carbon Nanocomposite Supercapacitors Prepared by a Colloidal Method,” J. Power Sources, 104 (1), (2002), 52-61.
123.		P. Ramadass, A. Durairajan, B. Haran, R. White and B. Popov, “Studies on Capacity Fade of Spinel-Based Li-ion Batteries,” J. Electrochem. Soc., 149 (1), (2002), A54-A60.
124.		Anand Durairajan, Hector Colon-Mercado, Bala Haran, Ralph White and Branko Popov, “Electrochemical Characterization of Cobalt-Encapsulated Nickel as Cathodes for MCFC,” J. Power Sources, 104 (2), 157 (2002), 157-168.
125.		C. Q. Lin, B. N. Popov, H. J. Ploehn, “Modeling the Effects of Electrode Composition and Pore Structure on the Performance of Electrochemical Capacitors,” J. Electrochem. Soc., 149(2)(2002), A167-A175.
126.		B. Veeraraghavan, A. Durairajan, B. Haran, B. Popov and R. Guidotti, “Study of Sn-Coated Graphite as Anode Material for Secondary Lithium Ion Batteries,” J. Electrochem. Soc., 149 (6), (2002), A675-A681.
127.		B. Veeraraghavan, J Paul, B. Haran, Branko Popov, “Study of Polypyrolle Graphite Composite as Anode Material for Secondary Lithium-ion Batteries, J. Power Sources, 104 (2), (2002), 377-387.
128.		Dragan Slavkov, Bala S. Haran, Branko N. Popov, Frank Fleming, “Effect of Sn and Ca Doping on the Corrosion of Pb Anodes in Lead Acid Batteries,” J. Power Sources, 104, 2, 2002,1-11.
129.		P. Ramadass, Bala Haran, Ralph White, Branko N. Popov, Performance Study of Commercial LiCoO₂ and Spinel-Based Li-ion Cells, J. Power Sources, 104, 2, 2002.
130.		Prabhu Ganesan, Hector Colon, Bala Haran, Ralph White, Branko N. Popov, Study of Cobalt-doped Lithium-Nickel Oxides as Cathodes for MCFC, J. Power Sources, 104, 2 2002.
131.		A. Prusi, Lj. Arsov, B. Haran, B. N. Popov, Anodic Behavior of Ti in KOH Solutions, J. Electrochem. Soc., 149(11), B491-B498 (2002).
132.		D. Slavkov, B. S. Haran, B. N. Popov, F. Fleming, Effect of Sn and Ca Doping on the Corrosion of Pb Anodes in Lead Acid Batteries, J. Power Sources, 112(1), 199-208 (2002).
133.		P. Ramadass, B. Haran, R. White, B. N. Popov, Capacity Fade of Sony 18650 Cells Cycled at Elevated Temperatures. Part I. Cycling Performance, J. Power Sources, 112(2), 606-613 (2002).
134.		P. Ramadass, B. Haran, R. White, B. N. Popov, Capacity Fade of Sony 18650 Cells Cycled at Elevated Temperatures. Part II. Capacity Fade Analysis, J. Power Sources, 112(2), 614-620 (2002).
135.		N. Subramanian, B. S. Haran, P. Ganesan, R. E. White, B. N. Popov, Analysis of Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell Performance Using a Three-Phase Homogeneous Model, J. Electrochem. Soc., 150(1), A46-A56 (2003).
136.		B. Veeraraghavan, B. Haran, D. Slavkov, S. Prabhu, B. Popov, B. Heimann, Development of a Novel Electrochemical Method to Deposit High Corrosion Resistant Silicate Layers on Metal Substrates, Electrochem. Solid-State Lett., 6(2), B4-B8 (2003).
137.		H. Kim, B. N. Popov, K. S. Chen, A Novel Electrodeposition Process for Plating Zn-Ni-Cd Alloys, J. Electrochem. Soc., 150(2), C81-C88 (2003).
138.		H. Kim and B. N. Popov, Synthesis and Characterization of MnO₂ Based Mixed Oxides as Supercapacitors, J. Electrochem. Soc., 150(3), D56-D62 (2003).
139.		B. Veeraraghavan, D. Slavkov, S. Prabhu, M. Nicholson, B. Haran, B. Popov, B. Heimann, Synthesis and Characterization of a Novel Non-chrome Electrolytic Surface Treatment Process to Protect Zinc Coatings, Surf. Coat. Technol., 167, 41 (2003).
140.		B. Veeraraghavan, B. Haran, S. Prabhu, B. Popov, Corrosion Protection of Steel Using Non-Anomalous Ni-Zn-P Alloys, J. Electrochem. Soc., 150, B131 (2003).
141.		Hansung Kim, Branko Popov and Ken. S. Chen, Comparison of Corrosion Resistance and Hydrogen Permeation Properties of Zn-Ni, Zn-Ni-Cd and Cd Coatings on Low Carbon Steel, Corrosion Science , 45 1505-1521 (2003).
142.		Prabhu Ganesan, Hector Colon, Bala Haran, Branko N. Popov, Performance of La_0.8Sr_0.2CoO₃ Coated NiO as Cathodes for Molten Carbonate Fuel Cells, J. Power Sources, 115, 12-18 (2003).
143.		H. Kim, B. N. Popov, Mathematical model of RuO₂/Carbon Composite Electrode for Supercapacitors, J. Electrochem. Soc., 150, A1153 (2003).
144.		N. Subramanian, B. S. Haran, P. Ganesan, R. E. White, B. N. Popov, A Full Cell Mathematical Model of MCFC, J. Electrochem. Soc., 150, A1360 (2003).
145.		G. Sikha, P. Ramadass, B. S. Haran, B. N. Popov, Comparison of the capacity fade of Sony 18650 cells charged with different protocols, J. Power Sources, 122, 67 (2003).
146.		N. Gang, B. Haran, B. Popov, Capacity Fade Study of Lithium Ion Batteries Cycled at High Discharge Rates, J. Power Sources, 117, 160 (2003).
147.		B. Veeraraghavan, H. Kim, B. Haran, B. Popov, Comparison of Mechanical, Corrosion and Hydrogen Permeation Properties of Electroless Ni-Zn-P Alloys with Electrodeposited Zn-Ni and Cd, Corrosion, In print, Nov 2003.
148.		R. P. Ramasamy, B. Veeraraghavan, B. Haran, B. Popov, Electrochemical Characterization of Polypyrrole-Co_0.2CrO_x Composites as Cathode Material for Lithium Ion Batteries, J. Power Sources, 124, 197 (2003).
149.		R. P. Ramasamy, P. Ramadass, B. S. Haran, B. N. Popov, Synthesis, Characterization and Cycling Performance of Novel Chromium Oxide Cathode Materials for Lithium Batteries, J. Power Sources, 124, 155 (2003).
150.		P. Ramadass, B. Haran, R. White and B. N. Popov, Mathematical Modeling of the Capacity fade of Li-ion Cells, J. Power Sources, 123, 230-240 (2003).
151.		B. N. Popov, Electrodeposition of Alloys and Composites with Superior Corrosion and Electrocatalytic Properties, AESF Scientific Achievement Award Plenary Lecture Paper, Plating & Surface Finishing.
152.		Min_Kyu Song, Young-Taek Kim, Yong Tae Kim, Byung Won Chao, Branko N. Popov and Hee-Woo Rhee, " Thermally Stable Gel Polymer Electrolytes, J. Electrochem. Soc, 150, (4) A 439-A444 (2003).
153.		G. Sikha and B. N. Popov, Performance Optimization of a Battery-Capacitor Hybrid System," J. Power Sources 134, 130 (2004).
154.		Basker Veeraghaven, Hansung Kin and B. N. Popov, "Optimization of Electroless Ni-Zn-P Deposition Process: Experimental Study and Mathematical Modeling, Electrochimica Acta, 49 3143 (2004).
155.		H. Kim, B. N. Popov, Development of Novel Method for Preparation of PEM Fuel Cell Electrodes, Electrochemical and Solid State Letters, 7(4) A71-A74 (2004).
156.		P. Ramadass, B. Haran, P. M. Gomadam, R. E. White and B. N. Popov , Development of First Principles Capacity fade Model for Li ion Cells," J. Electrochem. Soc. 151 A196 (2004).
157.		H. Kim, N. Subramanian, Branko N. Popov, “Preparation of PEM Fuel Cell Electrodes Using Pulse Electrodeposition”, J. of Power Sources, 138 14 (2004).
158.		G. Ning, B. N. Popov, “Cycle Life Modeling of Lithium Ion Batteries”, J. Electrochem. Soc., 151 A1584 (2004).
159.		G. Sikha, B.N.Popov and R.E.White, “Effects of Porosity on the Capacity of A Lithium Ion Battery: Theory”, J. Electrochem. Soc., 151 A1104 (2004).
160.		H. Colon-Mercado, H. Kim, B. N. Popov, “Durability study of Pt₃Ni₁ catalysts as cathode in PEM fuel cells”, Electrochemistry Communications, 6 795 (2004).
161.		Ramaraja P. Ramasamy, Ralph E. White and Branko N. Popov, “Calendar life performance of pouch lithium ion cells”, J. Power Sources, 141 298 (2005).

VI. Refereed Proceedings Preprints

1.		B. N. Popov and R. E. White, “Plating of Iron-Nickel Alloys in the Presence of organic Additives,” in International Technical Conference Proceedings-Research, June 22-25 (1992), American Electroplaters and Surface Finishers Society, in Atlanta (1992), Pg 53-74.
2.		B. N. Popov and R. E. White, “Electrochemical Deposition of Zinc-Nickel Alloys,” in International Technical Conference Proceedings-Research, June 22-25 (1992), American Electroplaters and Surface Finishers Society, in Atlanta (1992), Pg 595-628.
3.		K. M. Yin, B. N. Popov and R. E. White, “Electrodeposition Modeling of Nickel-Iron Alloys in the Presence of Organic Additives,” in International Technical Conference Proceedings-Research, June 22-25 (1992), American Electroplaters and Surface Finishers Society, in Atlanta (1992), Pg 103-122.
4.		G. Zheng, B. N. Popov and Ralph E. White, “ Surface Treatment with underpotential Deposited Bismuth for Inhibition of Corrosion and Mitigation of Hydrogen Absorption into Inconel 718”, in The Proceedings of The International Technical Conference of AESF SUR/FIN, 1993, Anaheim, June 21-24, Pg 779-790.
5.		B. N. Popov, G. Zheng and Ralph E. White, “ Surface Treatment for Mitigation of Hrdrogen Absorption and Penetration into AISI 4340 Steel”, in The Proceedings of The International Technical Conference of AESF SUR/FIN, 1993, Anaheim, June 21-24, Pg 809-828.
6.		B. N. Popov, Ken-Ming Yin and Ralph E. White, “ Galvanostatic Pulse Plating of Fe-Ni Alloys in the Presence of Additives”, in the Proceedings of The International Technical Conference of AESF SUR/FIN, 1993, Anaheim, June 21-24, Pg 791-808.
7.		B. N. Popov, G. Zheng, and R. E. White, “Surface Treatment for Mitigation of Hydrogen Absorption and Penetration into AISI 4340 Steel and Inconel 718 Alloy,” in Corrosion Protection by Coating and Surface Modification, Martin W. Kendig Ed., The Electrochemical Society, Inc., Pennington, NJ (1993), Pg 88-99.
8.		B. N. Popov, W. Zhang, E. C. Darcy and R. E. White, “ AC Impedance Spectroscopy as a Nondestructive Health Interrogation Tool for Lithium-BCX Cells,” in Batteries and Fuel Cells for Stationary and Electrical Vehicle Applications, A. R. Landgrebe Ed. The Electrochemical Society, Inc., Pennington, NJ (1993). 93-28, Pg 74-96.
9.		B. N. Popov and R. E. White “Galvanostatic Pulse Plating of Zinc-Nickel Alloys in the Presence of Organic Additives,” in Electrochemically Deposited Thin Films, Milan Paunovic Ed., The Electrochemical Society, Inc., Pennington, NJ (1993), Pg 96-107.
10.		B. N. Popov, G. Zheng, and R. E. White, “Surface Treatment for Mitigation of Hydrogen Absorption and Penetration into AISI 4340 Steel and Inconel 718 Alloy,” in The Proceedings of the Symposium on Corrosion Protection by Coatings and Surface Modification,” The Electrochemical Society Pennington, NJ 93-28, 1993, Pg 100-111.
11.		M. Ramasubramanian, B. N. Popov, S. N. Popova and R. E. White, “Anomalous Co-deposition of Fe-Ni Alloys and Fe-Ni-SiO₂ Composites under Potentiostatic Conditions - Experimental Study and Mathematical Model”, in the Proceedings of the Symposium on Magnetic Materials, Processes and Devices of The Electrochemical Society, Pennington, NJ 95-18, 1995, Pg 727-760.
12.		B. S. Haran, G. Zheng, B. N. Popov and Ralph E. White, “ Electrochemical Decontamination of Soils: Development of a New Electrochemical Method for Decontamination of Hexavalent Chromium From Sand”, in the Proceedings of the Symposium on Electrochemical Technology Applied to Environmental Problems, of The Electrochemical Society, Pennington, NJ 95-12, 1995, Pg 227-251.
13.		M. Ramasaubramanian, S. N. Popova, B. N. Popov, and R. E. White, “A Mathematical Model for the Electrodeposition of Fe-Ni-SiO₂ Composites”, in the Proceedings of The International Technical Conference of SUR/FIN 1995, June 26-29, 1995, Baltimore, Maryland, Pg 87-104.
14.		S. N. Popova, M. Ramasubramanian, B. N. Popov and R. E. White, “ Electrodeposition of Fe-Ni-SiO₂ Alloys”, in the Proceedings of The International technical Conference of SUR/FIN 1995, June 26-29,1995 Baltimore, Maryland, Pg 63-86.
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