Contact
Office: Cook 4049
Phone: (847) 491-7805
Email: matthewlu@u.northwestern.edu
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Research
My work investigates degradation mechanisms in the oxygen electrode–the most resistive and unstable component of solid oxide cells. My research focuses on a widely used mixed ionic and electronic conducting electrode, La0.6Sr0.4Co0.2Fe0.8O3-δ, and other promising materials that demonstrate high performance at low temperatures, such as SrTi0.3Fe0.7-xCoxO3-δ and other nanostructured electrodes. By understanding phenomena such as cation segregation, delamination, and coarsening, I can tune the synthesis and processing of these materials to enhance performance and stability. To analyze the electrochemical performance, microsctructure, and other material parameters, I use a combination of EIS, SEM, EDS, FIB-SEM, ICP-OES, and XRD.
Education
2015-2019 Ph.D., Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern University
2018 Management for Scientists and Engineers Certificate, The Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University
2014-2015 M.S., Materials Science and Engineering, Rutgers University
2011-2015 B.S., Materials Science and Engineering, Minor in Economics, Rutgers University
Honors and Awards
DOE SCGSR Alternate, 2017, 2018
Presidential Scholar, 2011-2015
James Jeremiah Slade Scholar, 2015
Chester Gulick Scholarship in Ceramics, 2013
Teaching Assistant Experience
340 Ceramic Processing (Winter 2017)
382 Electrochemical Devices (Spring 2017, Spring 2018)
Publications
1. M.Y. Lu, J.G. Railsback, H. Wang, Q. Liu, Y.A. Chart, S.-L. Zhang, S.A. Barnett. “Stable High Current Density Operation of La0.6Sr0.4Co0.2Fe0.8¬O3-δ Oxygen Electrodes.” J. Mater. Chem. A 7 (2019): 13531-13539.
2. S. Zhang, H. Wang, M.Y. Lu, A. Zhang, L.V. Mogni, Q. Liu, C. Li, C. Li, S.A. Barnett. “Cobalt-substituted SrTi0.3Fe0.7O3: a stable high-performance oxygen electrode material for intermediate-temperature solid oxide electrochemical cells.” Energy Environ. Sci. 11 (2018): 1870-1879. https://doi.org/10.1039/C8EE00449H
3. J.G. Railsback, H. Wang, Q. Liu, M.Y. Lu, S.A. Barnett. “Degradation of La0.6Sr0.4Fe0.8Co0.2O3-δ Oxygen Electrodes on Ce0.9Gd0.1O2-δ Electrolytes During Reversing Current Operation.” J. Electrochem. Soc. 164.10 (2017): F3083-F3090. https://doi.org/10.1149/2.0111710jes
4. N. Pereira, M.C. Ruotolo, M.Y. Lu, F. Badway, G.G. Amatucci. “Elevated Temperature Performance of High Voltage Li1+yMn1.5Ni0.5O4-xFx Spinel in Window-Shifted Li-ion Cells.” J. Power Sources 338 (2017):145-154. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpowsour.2016.10.076
5. M.Y. Lu, F. Badway, J.R. Kim, and G.G. Amatucci. “Investigation of Physical and Electrochemical Properties of β-TaxNb1-xPO5 as an Electrode Material for Lithium Batteries.” Chemistry of Materials 28.9 (2016): 2949-2961. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.chemmater.5b05009
Patents
1. S.A. Barnett, S. Zhang, M.Y. Lu. “Cobalt-substituted Perovskite Compounds for Solid Oxide Electrochemical Cells.” U.S> Provisional Pat. Ser. No. 62/637,630, filed 2 March, 2018.
2. G.G. Amatucci, M.Y. Lu, F. Badway. “Electrode Material for Lithium Batteries.” European Patent Application 16813328.8 – 1103, filed 6 December, 2016.
3. G.G. Amatucci, M.Y. Lu, F. Badway. “Electrode Material for Lithium Batteries.” U.S. Provisional Pat. Ser. No. 62/263,933, filed 7 December, 2015.
Interests
Swimming, Powerlifting, Mountain Biking, Cycling, Running, Hiking