Youxin Yuan
Ph.D., 1991, Syracuse University; M.S., 1987, State University of New York. Teaching Assistant, 1987 - 1989, Department of Chemistry, Syracuse University; Research Assistant, 1989 - 1991, Department of Chemistry, Syracuse University; Research Scientist, 1991 - Present, Polymer Research Institute, State University of New York - ESF.
Dr. Yuan's research interests includes: Surface Science, Polymer Morphology Electrochemistry and Atomic Force and Electron microscopy. Her work involves extensive use of state-of-the-art technology such as AFM, SEM, PA-FTIR for identification and characterization of the surface and interface of polymers, membranes and blends. She co-directs a variety of electrochemistry projects including rechargeable batteries, PEM fuel cells, and electropolymerization.
Representative Publications and Patents
"Comblike Polysiloxanes with Oligo(Oxyethylene) Side Chains. Synthesis and Properties," Khan, Ishrat M., Y. Yuan, D. Fish, and J. Smid, Macromolecules, 21, 2684 (1988).
"Size-Quantized Semiconductor-Particle Mediated Photoelectron Transfer in Ultrathin, Phosphonate-Functionalized, Polymer-Blend Membranes, " Yuan, Y., I. Cabasso, and J.H. Fendler, Macromolecules, 23, 3198 (1990).
"Preparation of Ultrathin, Size Quantized Semiconductor Particulate Films at Oriented Mono- and Poly(vinylbenzyl) Phosphonate Interfaces and Their Characterization on Solids," Yuan, Y., I. Cabasso and J.H. Fendler, Chemistry of Materials, 2, 226 (1990).
"Photoelectron Transfer Mediated by Size-Quantized CdS Particles in Polymer-Blend Membranes," Yuan, Y., J.H. Fendler and I. Cabasso, Chem. Mater., 4, No. 2, 312 (1992).
"Surface fluorination of poly(phenylene oxide) composite membranes. Part II. Characterization of the fluorinated layer, " LeRoux, J.D., D.R. Paul, M.F. Arendt, Y. Yuan and I. Cabasso, J. Membr. Sci., 90, 37-53 (1994).
"Modification of asymmetric polysulfone membranes by mild surface fluorination," LeRoux, J.D., D.R. Paul, M. Arendt, Y. Yuan and I. Cabasso, J. Membr. Sci., 94, 143-162 (1994).
"Nanoparticles in Polymer and Polymer Dendrimers," in Nanoparticles in Solids and Solutions, I. Cabasso and Y. Yuan, Kluwer Academic Publishers, Eds., J. Fendler and I. Dekany, pp. 131-153 (1996).
"Gas Diffusion Electrodes Based on poly(vinylidene fluoride) Carbon Blends," I. Cabasso and Y. Yuan, U.S. Pat. 5,783,325 (1998).
"Blend Membranes based on Sulfonated poly(phenylene oxide) for enhanced polymer electrochemical cells," I. Cabasso, C. Mittelsteadt and Y. Yuan, U.S. Pat. 5,989,742 (1999)
"Blend Membranes Based on Sulfonated Poly (phenylene oxide) for Enhanced Polymer Elelctrochemical Cells)," U.S. Patent 6,103,414 (2000).
I. Cabasso, F. Johnson, C. Mittelsteadt, H. Liu, Y. Yuan, “ New Membranes for PEM Fuel Cell,” 199th Meeting of the Electrochemical Society (2001).
I. Cabasso, F. Johnson, Y. Yuan, “ High Temperature PEM Fuel Cell Membranes and MEA,” Annual AICHE Meeting (2001).
I. Cabasso, F. Johnson, Y. Yuan, “Modified Polymenzimadazole Type Membranes for PEM Fuel Cell” AIChE Annual Meeting Repints p.83, (2003).
I. Cabasso, H. Liu, S. Li, Y. Yuan, “Novel Carbon Materials and Carbon/Carbon Composites Based on Modified Poly(phenylene ether) for Energy Production and Storage Devices, and Methods of making Them” U.S. Patent Application No. 2003016178 (2003).
X. Wang, I. Cabasso, Y. Yuan, “Cyclic Voltammetric Study of Electroreduction of Dichlorosilans: I. Electrochemical Soc. 152 (8), (2005).
X. Wang, Y. Yuan, and I Cabasso, “Electrosynthesis of Oligo- and Polysilanes Using a Modified Gas Diffusion Hydrogen Anode” J. Electrochemical Solid-Sate Letter, 9 (12), (2006).
I. Cabasso, F. Johnson, Y.Yuan, “Modified Polybenzimadazole (PBI) Membranes for Enhanced Polymer Electrochemical Cells” US. Patent 6,987,163 (2006).
Y. Yuan, “Preparation of Porous Poly(aryl ether) Articles and Use Thereof” US Patent 7,229,580 (2007)
Y.Yuan, “Preparation of Porous Poly(aryl ether ketone) Membranes Process for Their Preparation and Use Thereof” US Patent7,176,273 (2007).X. Wang, Y.Yuan, D. Graiver, and I.Cabasso, “Electrosynthesis of Linear and Branched Methylene-Bridged Oligo- and Polycarbosilanes” Macromolecules, 40 (11), (2007).