Mark T. Swihart

PhD

Mark Swihart.

Mark T. Swihart

PhD

Mark T. Swihart

PhD

SUNY Distinguished Professor
SUNY Empire Innovation Professor

Research Topics

Synthesis and application of nanoparticles; Detailed chemical kinetic modeling in reacting flows

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Research

Synthesis, functionalization, and application of nanoparticles

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Research in the Swihart group centers around the synthesis and application of nanoparticles and the application of chemical engineering science (chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, transport phenomena) to understand and improve processes by which these materials are prepared.

Much of our research can be categorized into the six areas listed below. The remainder of this page includes a brief introduction, some relevant images, and some relevant publications in each of the areas listed.

  • The Swihart lab, in collaboration with UB's dental and medical schools, have developed materials for antimicrobial masks with possible COVID-19 implications. This work will be published in Advanced Functional Materials (IF 16.8).
  • The Swihart research group focuses on synthesizing the transition metal carbides and oxides to explore the growth mechanisms.
  • The Swihart research group investigates phase differences and the cations incorporation of copper sulfide-based semiconductors.
  • A flame-driven High-Temperature Reducing Jet (HTRJ) reactor has been developed by the Swihart research group that allows continuous one-step gas-phase (aerosol) synthesis of metal nanoparticles from metal salt precursors.
  • The Swihart research group investigates different approaches to synthesize palladium and palladium alloy nanowires.
  • The Swihart research group investigates different approaches to synthesize palladium and palladium alloy nanowires.
  • Laser pyrolysis method is one of the synthesis methods that the Swihart research group is interested due to its ability to deliver rapid heating and rapid cooling of vapors, enabling the system to synthesize nanoparticles of diverse materials.
  • The Swihart research group is synthesizing magnetic three-dimensional (3D) hierarchical dendritic cobalt oxide (CoO) nanostructures with unique magnetic properties and potential energy storage applications.
  • As part of the Innovation Hub initiative, Distinguished Professor and Chair, Mark Swihart is joining Rosemary Dziak, Professor in the Department of Oral Biology, School of Dental Medicine in a project aimed at improving regenerative bone therapy.
  • As part of the Innovation Hub initiative, Distinguished Professor and Chair Mark Swihart and PhD student Adam Raszewski are leading a project to create better batteries.