Overview
Personal Profile
Carlos Baez-Cotto is a researcher at NLR in the roll-to-roll process science area, exploring how ink formulation affect molecular-level interactions in cathode catalyst layer crack formation. His current approaches include modifying ink component ratio, sample preparation, coating processes/conditions, and use of additives. His main research projects have focused on the design and synthesis of small molecules via air-free techniques, characterization of lyotropic liquid crystal microemulsions utilizing scattering techniques, and generation of electron density maps to develop structure/self-assembly relationships of the aforementioned nanostructures.
Research Interests
Formulation chemistry
Fundamental science
Materials chemistry
Professional Experience
Chemistry Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Chemistry, University of Minnesota (2014–2019)
Undergraduate Summer Intern, National Science Foundation Research Experience, Department of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin (2012–2013)
Undergraduate Summer Intern, National Science Foundation Research Experience, Department of Chemistry, Penn State University (2010–2011)
Undergraduate Research Assistant, Department of Chemistry, University of Puerto Rico (2009–2011)
Education/Academic Qualification
PhD, Materials Chemistry, University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Bachelor, Chemistry, University of Puerto Rico
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Collaborations and Top Research Areas From the Past 5 Years
Research Output
- 11 Article
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Designing the Platinum Catalyst Layer for Improved Performance and Durability in Anion Exchange Membrane Water Electrolysis
Kreider, M., Maldonado Santos, A., Clauser, A., Berlinger, S., Ha, M.-A., Volk, E., Rasmussen, Z., Bassinger, M., Cruz, L., Baez-Cotto, C., Sugar, J., Cunci, L. & Alia, S., 2026, In: ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces. 18, 5, p. 8081-8098 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The Influence of Electrode Crack Dimensions on the Durability of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells: Article No. 235884
Taylor, A., Baez-Cotto, C., Hu, L., Smith, C., Rodriguez-Nazario, A., Young, J., Mauger, S. & Neyerlin, K., 2025, In: Journal of Power Sources. 628, 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
6 Scopus Citations -
Elucidation of Critical Catalyst Layer Phenomena toward High Production Rates for the Electrochemical Conversion of CO to Ethylene
Henckel, D., Saha, P., Intia, F., Taylor, A., Baez-Cotto, C., Hu, L., Schellekens, M., Simonson, H., Miller, E., Verma, S., Mauger, S., Smith, W. & Neyerlin, K., 2024, In: ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces. 16, 3, p. 3243-3252 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
8 Scopus Citations -
Impact of Polymer Additives on Crack Mitigation of Rod-Coated Fuel Cell Cathode Catalyst Layers: Article No. 233852
Baez-Cotto, C., Pfeilsticker, J., Yu, H., Van Cleve, T., Tremolet de Villers, B., Cetinbas, C. F., Kariuki, N., Park, J., Young, J., Myers, D., Cullen, D., Neyerlin, K., Ulsh, M. & Mauger, S., 2024, In: Journal of Power Sources. 592, 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Shelf-Life of Ball-Milled Catalyst Inks for the Fabrication of Fuel Cell Electrodes
Baez-Cotto, C., Foster, J., Godoy, A., Van Cleve, T., Young, E., Pylypenko, S., Jankovic, J., Ulsh, M. & Mauger, S., 2024, In: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 93, p. 116-121 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2 Scopus Citations