Name:
Michael J Root
Country:
USA
City:
Lino Lakes
State/Province:
MN
ACS Member:
Member
Local Section:
L513,Minnesota
International Chapter:
Technical Division Membership:
D517,Inorganic Chemistry Division
Technical Division Membership Emeritus:
Subdivision Member:
ACS Activities:
Company/Institution Name:
Boston Scientific Corp.
Career Stage:
Professional
Research and Special Interests:
Advanced product and battery materials development, characterization and modeling of electrochemical systems, electrochemistry and design of materials for electrochemical power sources. Battery system experience includes Li ion, Li primary (Li/CFx, Li/MnO2, Li/SVO), electrochemically active polymers, NiMH (nickel metal hydride rechargeable), Zn/MnO2 -; alkaline (primary and rechargeable), Zn/O2 (zinc air), Mg/MnO2, Zn/AgO, Zn/HgO. Electrolytic high voltage capacitors.
Area of Expertise:
Energy Storage (Batteries, Capacitors), Electrochemistry, Energy Storage Materials R&D.
Years of Expertise:
26 or more