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Research.com Recognitions

  • 2014 - Fellow of American Physical Society (APS) Citation For research and capability development that significantly advanced molecularlevel understanding of environmentally important interfacial processes relevant to nanoparticle reactivity, mineral dissolution, and stress corrosion cracking
  • 2008 - Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

Overview

Donald R. Baer is affiliated with the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in the United States. The primary research focus is within the field of Materials Science, with substantial contributions to subfields such as Surfaces, Coatings and Films; Materials Chemistry; Radiation; Electrical and Electronic Engineering; and Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials.

The scientist's research topics include:

  • Electron and X-Ray Spectroscopy Techniques
  • X-ray Spectroscopy and Fluorescence Analysis
  • Machine Learning in Materials Science
  • Advancements in Photolithography Techniques
  • Electronic and Structural Properties of Oxides
  • Advanced Battery Materials and Technologies
  • Advancements in Battery Materials

Recent papers demonstrate contributions to both practical analysis techniques and applied materials research. Notable publications include:

  • "Real-time mass spectrometric characterization of the solid-electrolyte interphase of a lithium-ion battery," 2020, Nature Nanotechnology
  • "XPS guide: Charge neutralization and binding energy referencing for insulating samples," 2020, Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology A Vacuum Surfaces and Films
  • "Assessment of the frequency and nature of erroneous x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analyses in the scientific literature," 2020, Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology A Vacuum Surfaces and Films
  • "Avoiding common errors in X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy data collection and analysis, and properly reporting instrument parameters," 2024, Applied Surface Science Advances
  • "Introductory guide to backgrounds in XPS spectra and their impact on determining peak intensities," 2020, Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology A Vacuum Surfaces and Films

Among frequent co-authors are Chongmin Wang, Jie Xiao, Theva Thevuthasan, Ji-Guang Zhang, and Mark Engelhard. These collaborations indicate active engagement in multidisciplinary research teams within materials science and spectroscopy analysis.

Common venues for publication include:

  • OSTI OAI (U.S. Department of Energy Office of Scientific and Technical Information)
  • Surface and Interface Analysis
  • Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology A Vacuum Surfaces and Films
  • Journal of Surface Analysis
  • Surface Science Spectra

Donald R. Baer has been recognized with professional distinctions including Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS) in 2014 for work advancing molecular-level understanding of environmentally important interfacial processes, and Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in 2008.

Best Publications

  • Characterization and properties of metallic iron nanoparticles: Spectroscopy, electrochemistry, and kinetics

    James T. Nurmi;Paul G. Tratnyek;Vaishnavi Sarathy;Donald R. Baer

  • Formation Of The Spinel Phase In The Layered Composite Cathode Used In Li-Ion Batteries

    Meng Gu;Ilias Belharouak;Jianming Zheng;Huiming Wu

  • Auger parameter measurements of zinc compounds relevant to zinc transport in the environment

    L. S. Dake;D. R. Baer;J. M. Zachara

  • Real-time mass spectrometric characterization of the solid-electrolyte interphase of a lithium-ion battery.

    Yufan Zhou;Yufan Zhou;Mao Su;Mao Su;Xiaofei Yu;Xiaofei Yu;Yanyan Zhang

  • In situ TEM study of lithiation behavior of silicon nanoparticles attached to and embedded in a carbon matrix.

    Meng Gu;Ying Li;Xiaolin Li;Shenyang Y. Hu

  • Surface characterization of nanomaterials and nanoparticles: Important needs and challenging opportunities

    Donald R. Baer;Mark H. Engelhard;Grant E. Johnson;Julia Laskin

  • Application of Surface Chemical Analysis Tools for Characterization of Nanoparticles

    Donald R. Baer;Daniel J. Gaspar;Ponnusamy Nachimuthu;Sirnegeda D. Techane

  • Void formation during early stages of passivation: Initial oxidation of iron nanoparticles at room temperature

    C. M. Wang;D. R. Baer;L. E. Thomas;J. E. Amonette

  • In situ TEM investigation of congruent phase transition and structural evolution of nanostructured silicon/carbon anode for lithium ion batteries.

    Chong Min Wang;Xiaolin Li;Zhiguo Wang;Wu Xu

  • In Situ Transmission Electron Microscopy Observation of Microstructure and Phase Evolution in a SnO2 Nanowire during Lithium Intercalation

    Chong M. Wang;Wu Xu;Jun Liu;Jiguang Zhang

  • Role of Mg in the stress corrosion cracking of an Al-Mg alloy

    R. H. Jones;D. R. Baer;M. J. Danielson;J. S. Vetrano

  • The adsorption of liquid and vapor water on TiO2(110) surfaces : the role of defects

    Li-Qiong Wang;D.R. Baer;M.H. Engelhard;A.N. Shultz

  • Aging of Iron Nanoparticles in Aqueous Solution: Effects on Structure and Reactivity

    Vaishnavi Sarathy;Paul G. Tratnyek;James T. Nurmi;Donald R. Baer

  • Conflicting roles of nickel in controlling cathode performance in lithium ion batteries.

    Meng Gu;Ilias Belharouak;Arda Genc;Zhiguo Wang

  • Morphology and Electronic Structure of the Oxide Shell on the Surface of Iron Nanoparticles

    Chongmin Wang;Donald R Baer;James E Amonette;Mark H Engelhard

  • Hydration of Passive Oxide Films on Aluminum

    B. C. Bunker;G. C. Nelson;K. R. Zavadil;J. C. Barbour

  • XPS analysis of nanostructured materials and biological surfaces

    Donald R. Baer;Mark H. Engelhard

  • XPS guide: Charge neutralization and binding energy referencing for insulating samples

    Donald R. Baer;Kateryna Artyushkova;Hagai Cohen;Christopher D. Easton

  • Nanoscale Phase Separation, Cation Ordering, and Surface Chemistry in Pristine Li1.2Ni0.2Mn0.6O2 for Li-Ion Batteries

    Meng Gu;Arda Genc;Ilias Belharouak;Dapeng Wang

  • Practical guides for x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy: First steps in planning, conducting, and reporting XPS measurements

    Donald R Baer;Kateryna Artyushkova;C Richard Brundle;James E Castle

  • Dissolution kinetics at the calcite-water interface

    Yong Liang;Donald R. Baer;James M. McCoy;James E. Amonette

  • Enhancing coating functionality using nanoscience and nanotechnology

    Donald R Baer;Paul E Burrows;Anter A El-Azab

Frequent Co-Authors

Mark H. Engelhard
Mark H. Engelhard Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Suntharampillai Thevuthasan
Suntharampillai Thevuthasan Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
James E. Amonette
James E. Amonette Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Chongmin Wang
Chongmin Wang Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Paul G. Tratnyek
Paul G. Tratnyek Oregon Health & Science University
Ajay S. Karakoti
Ajay S. Karakoti Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Wu Xu
Wu Xu Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Zihua Zhu
Zihua Zhu Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory
Sudipta Seal
Sudipta Seal University of Central Florida
Jun Liu
Jun Liu Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

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