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Professor Michael Lyons
Professor, Chemistry

Biography

Mike Lyons is Professor in Physical Chemistry , a Senior Fellow of Trinity College Dublin and an elected member of the Royal Irish Academy. He served as Head School of Chemistry for a six year period (2017-2023). He is a PI in the Centre for Research on Adaptive Nanostructures and Nanodevices (CRANN), and in the SFI funded AMBER National Centre, Trinity College Dublin. Born in Cork city he was educated in CBC Cork and is a graduate of University College Cork (1979) where he read Chemistry. and Mathematical Physics. Mike obtained his Ph.D degree from the same University in 1983 under the supervision of the late Prof. Declan Burke in metal oxide electrochemistry. He worked with the late Prof. John Albery FRS and Prof. Brian Steele at Imperial College London on metal oxide electro-catalysis before being appointed to a lectureship in Physical Chemistry at Trinity College Dublin in 1984. He was elected to Fellowship, Trinity College Dublin, in 1992 on the basis of publication and research. His research interests encompass Physical and Analytical Electrochemistry and nanomaterials , and in a publication output of two books and more than 200 papers, he has made significant contributions to electrode kinetics, metal oxide electro-catalysis, electroactive polymer electrochemistry, mathematical modelling of electrochemical systems, electrochemical biosensors, and carbon nanotube electrochemistry. The following numerical indicators h-index = 50 , i10 = 115 (64 since 2019) 8933 cites in total (3702 since 2019) are indicative of high impact research that is internationally recognized. He is cited in the Stanford top 2% of scientists worldwide for his work in electrochemistry and energy science. In 2021 Mike was conferred with the Doctor in Science Degree (ScD) by the University of Dublin on the basis of a corpus of published research and scholarship. In the same year, he was also elected as a Fellow of the Institute of Chemistry of Ireland (FICI) . More recently he was elected member of the Royal Irish Academy (MRIA) in 2023 for his many experimental and theoretical contributions to electrochemical science and technology. Mike leads the Trinity Physical and Materials Electrochemistry Group, which is currently engaged in developing novel nanomaterials for use as catalysts in water electrolysis and fuel cell devices for use in energy conversion and storage device applications. The group is also developing non enzymatic electrochemical biosensors based on metal oxide modified electrodes for bio-diagnostic applications and for pH sensing and in developing anode materials for metal electro-winning for the mining industry. He previously lead TCD activity in the field of Raw Materials within the EIT Raw Materials KIC a multinational EU funded initiative involving industry, research institutes and academia. Professor Lyons has lectured extensively in UK, Europe, US, Latin America, Pakistan, India, Australia and New Zealand. He has received significant research funding both from National sources (SFI, EI), the EU and Multinational Industry (DuPont, National Power). A major research emphasis at the present time is in the mathematical modelling of bounded reaction/diffusion equations of interest in catalytic reactors, amperometric enzyme biosensors and bio-fuel cells. This work is being done in collaboration with Prof. L Rajendran, AMET University, Chennai, India. Current experimental projects include Ni/Fe oxyhydroxide materials for alkaline water electrolysis. In his spare time Mike follows Irish & Munster Rugby (although he will on occasion cheer on Leinster) and Cork Hurling. He enjoys classical music and escapist movies, and is an avid reader of history and popular science books.

Publications and Further Research Outputs

Peer-Reviewed Publications

G Yokeswari, IP Jayasimman, L Rajendran, MEG Lyons, Novel analytical expression for concentrations of redox components in the new autocatalytic mechanism: The hyperbolic function method, Partial differential equations in applied mathematics, 2024, p100688 Journal Article, 2024 DOI

Yokeswari, G. and Jayasimman, I.P. and Lyons, M.E.G. and Abukhaled, M. and Rajendran, L., Nonlinear Reaction-Diffusion and Mediated Electron Transfer Process at Conducting Polymer Modified Ultramicroelectrodes, European Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics, 17, (2), 2024, p1265-1282 Journal Article, 2024 DOI

V Silambuselvi, S Rekha, R Usha Rani, L Rajendran, K Angaleeshwari, MEG Lyons, Theiretical analysis of amperometric response towards PPo based rotating disk bioelectrodes: Taylor series and hyperbolic function method, International Journal of electrochemical science, 18, 2023, p100083 Journal Article, 2023

M Rajaram, UM Mariappan, J Visuvasam, A meena, L Rajendran, MEG Lyons, Modelling glucose isomerization in a packed-bed reactor: A complete theoretical and numerical approach, International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 18, (3), 2023, p100023 Journal Article, 2023

P Jeyabarathi, M Abukhaled, M Kannan, L Rajendran, MEG Lyons, New analytical expressions of concentrations in a packed bed immobilized cell electrochemical bioreactor, Preprints.org 2023, 2023, p2023070400 Journal Article, 2023 URL

R Vanaja, P Jeyabarathi, L Rajendran, MEG Lyons, Theoretical study of exothermic explosions in a slab using Akbari'-Ganji's Method, Electrochem, 4, (3), 2023, p424 - 434 Journal Article, 2023 DOI

C Batchelor-McAuley, MEG Lyons, What is fundamentally interesting to fundamental electrochemists?, Current Opinion in Electrochemistry, 41, 2023, p101354 Journal Article, 2023 URL

R Vanaja, P Jeyabarathi, L Rajendran, MEG Lyons, Theory for electrochemical heat sources and exothermic explosions:Akbari-Ganji's Method, Preprints.org 2023, 2023 Journal Article, 2023 URL

MP Browne, C Dominguez, C Kaplan, MEG Lyons, E Fonda, PE Colavita, Probing changes in the local structure of active bimetallic Mn/Ru oxides during oxygen evolution, ACS Applied Energy Materials, 6, 2023, phttps://doi.org/10.1021/acsaem Journal Article, 2023

B Manimegalai, R Swaminathan, MEG Lyons, L Rajendran, Homogeneous catalysis of electrochemical reactions: The steady state current and turnover frequency., Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 127, 2023, p11517 - 11525 Journal Article, 2023

G Yokeswari,IP Jayasimman, MEG Lyons, L Rajendran, Analysis of non-linear reaction-diffusion processes at conducting polymer modified ultramicroelectrodes using Akbari-method, Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry, 2023 Journal Article, 2023

P Jeyabarathi, M Abukhaled, M Kannan, L Rajendran, MEG LYons, New analytical expressions of concentrations in packed bed immobilized cell photobioreactor, Electrochem, 4, 2023, p447 - 449 Journal Article, 2023 DOI

Michael EG Lyons, R Joy Salomi, L Rajendran, Formal analysis of isothermal reaction/diffusion in a defined general geometry, International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 18, 2023, p100296 Journal Article, 2023 URL

P Jeyabarathi, L Rajendran, MEG Lyons, M Abukhaled, Theoretical analysis of mass transfer behaviour in fixed bed electtrochemical reactors: Akbari-Ganji's method., Electrochem, 3, 2022, p699 - 712 Journal Article, 2022 DOI

S. Saravana kumar, S. Padma, N. Mehala, A. Eswari, MEG Lyons, B Manimegali, L Rajendran, Mathematical analysis of electron transfer mediator/heterogeneous catalyst composites in polymer modified electrodes, International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 17, 2022, p220649- Journal Article, 2022 DOI

B. Manimegalai, R. Swaminathan, MEG Lyons, L Rajendran, Application of Taylor's series with Ying Buzu Shu algorithm for non linear problems in amperometric biosensors, International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 17, 2022 Journal Article, 2022 DOI

S Rekha, R Usha Rani, L Rajendran, MEG Lyons, A new method to study the nonlinear reaction-diffusion processs in electroactive polymer films: using the hyperbolic function methods, International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 17, 2022, pArticle number 221261 Journal Article, 2022 DOI

R. Umadevi, M Chitra Devi, K. Venuqopal, L Rajendran, MEG Lyons, Theoretical analysis of reaction diffusion processes at biocatalyst modified electrodes: Solutions derived via Akbari-Ganji method and Taylor's series with ancient Chinese algorithms, International Journal of electrochemical science, 17, 2022, p220560- Journal Article, 2022 URL

S Salai Sivasundari, R Senthamarai, M Chitra Devi, L Rajendran, MEG Lyons, Modelling of irreversible homogeneous reactions at planar diffusion layers, Electrochem, 3, 2022, p479 - 491 Journal Article, 2022 DOI

M. Sivakumar1, R. Senthamarai , L. Rajendran, M.E.G. Lyons, Reaction and Kinetics Studies of Immobilized Enzyme Systems: PartII : With External Mass Transfer Resistance, International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 17, (9), 2022 Journal Article, 2022 DOI

P Pirabaharian, M Chitra Devi, R Swaminathan, L Rajendran, MEG Lyons, Modelling the current response and sensitivity of oxidase enzyme electrodes monitored amperometrically by the consumption of oxygen , Electrochem, 3, (2), 2022, p309 - 321 Journal Article, 2022 DOI

R. Shanthi, T. Iswarya, J. Visuvasam, L. Rajendran, MEG Lyons, Voltammetric and mathematical analysis of adsorption of enzymes at the rotating disk electrode, International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 17, 2022, p220433 Journal Article, 2022 DOI

R Umadevi, P. Jeyabarathi, K. Venugopal, MEG Lyons, L. Rajendran, Modelling of bio-trickling filters for treatment of NOx. concentration in both gas and bio-film phases. , Electrochem, 3, 2022, p361 - 378 Journal Article, 2022 DOI

S. Vinolyn Sylvia, R. Joy Salomi, L. Rajendran, MEG Lyons, Theoretical and numerical analysis of nonlinear processes in amperometric enzyme electrodes with cyclic substrate conversion, Electrochem, 3, 2022, p70 - 88 Journal Article, 2022 DOI

KL Naragayanam, M Shanthi, RU Rani, MEG Lyons, L Rajendran, Mathematical Modelling of Forced Convection in a porous medium of general geometry: Taylor Series with Ying-Buzu Algorithm, International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 17, 2022, p220623- Journal Article, 2022 DOI

R Vanaja, P Jeyabarathi, L Rajendran, MEG Lyons, The analytical expression of the concentration of a mixture of toluene and N-propanol in a biofilm: the Akbari-Ganji method, Interational Journal of Electrochemical Science, 17, 2022, p220337 Journal Article, 2022 URL

LC Mary, R Saravanakumar, D Lakshmanaraj, L Rajendran, MEG Lyons, Mathematical modelling of unsteady flow of gas in a semi-infinite porous medium, International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 7, 2022, p220619- Journal Article, 2022 DOI

K Lakshmi Narayanan, J Kavitha, R Usha Rani, Michael EG Lyons, Lakshmanan Rajendran, Mathematical Modelling of amperometric glucose biosensor based on immobilized enzymes: New approach of Taylors series method, International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 17, 2022, p221064 Journal Article, 2022 DOI

P Padma, P. Jeyabarathi, L Rajendran, MEG Lyons, The steady state concentration of species in a reagentless enzyme- containing polymer modified electrode using Akbari-Ganji;'s method, International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 17, 2022, p220336 Journal Article, 2022 URL

S Salai Sivasundari, B. Manimegalai, L Rajendran, MEG Lyons,, Modelling enzyme adsorption and surface enzyme reaction kinetics in biopolymer microarrays, International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 17, 2022 Journal Article, 2022 DOI

M Sivakumar, R Senthamari, L Rajendran, MEG Lyons, Reaction and kinetic behaviours of immobilized enzyme systems: Part I-Without external mass transfer resistance, International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 17, 2022, p221159 Journal Article, 2022 DOI

R Vanaja, P Jeyabarathi, L. Rajendran, MEG Lyons, Mathematical modelling of substrate consumption in a biofilm: Solutions arrived using the Akbari-Ganji method, International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 17, 2022, p220569 Journal Article, 2022 URL

J Saranya, RU Rani, MEG Lyons,M Abukhaled, L Rajendran, Analytical expressions for steady state current and estimation of kinetic parameters in an amperometric biosensor with product inhibition: Power series Method, AIP Conf. Proc , 2nd International Conference on Mathematical Techniques and Applications, 2516, AIP, 2022, pp250017 Conference Paper, 2022 DOI

D Li, Y Shi, Y Sun, Z Wang, DK Kehoe, L Romeral, F Gao, L Yang, D McCurtin, YK Gun'ko, MEG Lyons, L Xiao, Microbe-based sensor for long term detection of urine glucose, Sensors, 22, 2022, p5340 Journal Article, 2022 DOI

P. Jeyabarathi, L. Rajendran, MEG Lyons, Reaction/diffusion in a packed bed reactor: enzymatic isomerization with Michaelis Menten kinetics, Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistrry, 910, 2022, p116184 Journal Article, 2022 URL

SV Sylvia, RJ Salomi, L Rajendran, MEG Lyons, Amperometric biosensors and coupled enzyme non linear reaction processes: A complete theoretical and numerical approach, Electrochim Acta, 415, 2022, p140236 Journal Article, 2022 DOI

SA Salai, RU Rani, MEG Lyons, L Lakshmanan, Transport and kinetics in biofiltration membranes. New analytical expressions for concentration profiles of hydrophilic and hydrophobic VOCs derived using Taylor's series and Akbari-Ganji methods, International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 17, 2022, 220447 Journal Article, 2022 DOI

J Saranya, P Jeyabarathi, L Rajendran, MEG Lyons, Modelling and simulation of microbial activity in stratified and homogeneous biofilms: Hyperbolic function method., International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 17, 2022, p221227 Journal Article, 2022 DOI

S. Thamizh Suganya, L. Rajendran, MEG Lyons, Analytical expression of concentrations and current in enzyme based two compartment model of amperometric biosensors under steady state conditions, International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 17, 2022, p220238 Journal Article, 2022 URL

P Jeyabarathi, L. Rajendran, M Abukhaled, MEG Lyons, M. Kannan, Steady state current of bioelectrocatalysis using Akbari-Ganji's method, International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 17, 2022 Journal Article, 2022 DOI

R Shanthi, M Chitra Devi, M Abukhaled, MEG Lyons, L Rajendran, Mathematical Modelling of pH-based potentiometric biosensors using the Akbari-Ganji method, International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 17, 2022, p220349 Journal Article, 2022 URL

R.J. Salomi, S.V. Sylvia, M. Abukhaled, MEG Lyons, L Rajendran,, Theoretical analysis of transient response of an amperometric sensor based on the phenol-polyphenol oxidase model, International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 17, 2022, p22047 Journal Article, 2022 DOI

RJ Salomi, SV Sylvia, L. Rajendran, MEG Lyons, Transient current, sensitivity and resistance of biosensors acting in a trigger mode: Theoretical and simulation study, Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry, 895, 2021, p115421 Journal Article, 2021

S.Vinolyn Sylvia; R.Joy Salomi; Michael E.G. Lyons , L Rajendran, Transient current of catalytic processes at chemically modified electrodes , International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 16, 2021, p210452 Journal Article, 2021

R Usha Rani, L Rajendran, MEG Lyons, Steady state current in product inhibition kinetics in an amperometric biosensor: Adomian decomposition and Taylor Series methods, Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry, 886, 2021, p115103 Journal Article, 2021 URL

MC Devi, P Pirabaharan, MEG Lyons, L Rajendran, Investigation of the electrochemical diffusion impedance for an irrreversible homogeneous reaction, International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 16, (6), 2021, p210639 Journal Article, 2021

B. Manimegalai, MEG Lyons, L Rajendran, Transient chronoamperometric current at rotating disc electrode for second order ECE reactions, Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry, 902, 2021, p115775 Journal Article, 2021

MEG Lyons, Transport and kinetics in thin film chemically modified electrodes, ICAMMET 2021, Kanthaur, Chennai, India, 28-30 June, 2021, Department of Mathematics AMET University Invited Talk, 2021

L Rajendran, B Manimegalai, MEG Lyons, A kinetic model for amperometric immobilised enzymes at planar, cylindrical and spherical electrodes: The Akbar-Ganji Method, Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry, 880, 2021, p114921 Journal Article, 2021

B Manimegalai, L Rajendran , MEG Lyons , Theory of the transient current response for the homogeneous mediated enzyme catalytic mechanism at the rotating disc electrode., International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 16, 2021, p210946 Journal Article, 2021 TARA - Full Text

Orbital: The electronic journal of Chemistry, Brazil, Institute of Chemistry-Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul, [eds.], 2021 Editorial Board, 2021

D Li, Y Shi, F Gao, L Yang, DK Kehoe, L Romeral. YK Gun'ko, MEG Lyons, JJ Wang, D Mullarkey, IV Shivets, L Xiao, Characterising and control of ammonia emission in microbial fuel cells, Chemical Engineering Journal, 389, 2020, p124462 Journal Article, 2020 URL TARA - Full Text

Michael EG Lyons, Transport and kinetics in electrocatalytic thin film biosensors: bounded diffusion with Michaelis_Menten kinetics incorporating general inhibition effects, International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 15, 2020, p6060 - 6090 Journal Article, 2020

MEG Lyons, Electrochemistry : A grand old lady with a distinguished past and an exciting future., Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry, 24, 2020, p2131 - 2132 Journal Article, 2020

Chemistry, Basel Switzerland, MDPI, [Section Editor.], 2020 Editorial Board, 2020

MEG Lyons, Understanding the kinetics of catalysed reactions in microheterogeneous thin film electrodes, Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry, 872, 2020, p114278 Journal Article, 2020 TARA - Full Text

MEG Lyons, Transport and kinetics in electrocatalytic thin film biosensors: bounded diffusion with non Michaelis Menten reaction kinetics, Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry, 24, 2020, p2751 - 2761 Journal Article, 2020

Y Gun'ko, D Kehoe, L Romeral, R Lundy, MEG Lyons, MA Morris, One dimensional AuAg nanostructures as anodic catalysts in ethylene glycol oxidation, Nanomaterials, 10,719, 2020, p15 pp Journal Article, 2020 TARA - Full Text DOI

Electrochem, Basel Switzerland, MDPI, [eds.], 2020 Editorial Board, 2020

MEG Lyons and K Ozoemena, Energy storage: an old dog with new tricks, Current Opinion in Electrochemistry, 21, 2020, pA1 - A5 Journal Article, 2020

Daniel K. Kehoe, Sarah A.McCarthy, Luis Romeral, Michael E.G. Lyons, Yurii K. Gun'ko, Pt and RhPt dendritic nanowires and their potential application as anodic catalysts for fuel cells., RSC Advances, 9, 2019, p31169 - 31176 Journal Article, 2019 TARA - Full Text DOI

D. McAteer, IJ Godwin, Z. Ling, A. Harvey, L. He, CS Boland, VV Mayoral, B. Szydlowska, AA Rovetta, C. Backes, MEG Lyons, JN Coleman, Liquid exfoliated Co(OH)2 nanosheets as low cost high performance catalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction, Advanced energy materials, 1702965, 2018, p11 pages Journal Article, 2018 TARA - Full Text DOI

Michael EG Lyons, The fundamental things apply as time goes by: some snapshots in fundamental electrochemistry, Current opinion in electrochemistry, 7, 2018, pA5 - A8 Journal Article, 2018 DOI

IJ Godwin, AAS Rovetta, JN Coleman, MEG Lyons, Electrochemical water oxidation : the next 5 years, Current Opinion in Electrochemistry, 7, 2018, p31 - 35 Journal Article, 2018 DOI

M.P. Browne, J.M. Vasconcelos, M. O'Brien, A.A. Rovetta, E.K. McCarthy, G.S. Duesberg, P.E. Colavita, M.E.G. Lyons, Improving the performance of porous nickel foam for water oxidation using hydrothermally prepared metal oxides., Sustainable Energy & Fuels, (1), 2017, p207 - 216 Journal Article, 2017 DOI

MEG Lyons, Electrochemical water splitting at earth abundant transition metal oxides., ACES Electromaterials Science Symposium, Wollongong NSW Australia, 6-8 June, 2017 Invited Talk, 2017

AAS Rovetta, MP Browne, A. Harvey, IJ Godwin, J.N. Coleman, M.E.G. Lyons, Cobalt hydroxide nanoflakes and their application as supercapacitors and oxygen evolution catalysts., Nanotechnology, 28, 2017, p375401 (12 pp) Journal Article, 2017 DOI

N Willis-Fox, A. Gutacker, M.P. Browne, A.R. Khan, M.E.G.Lyons, U. Scherf, R.C. Evans, Selective recohnition of biologically important anions using a diblock polyfluorene-polythiophene conjugated polyelectrolyte, Polymer Chemistry, 8, 2017, p7151 - 7159 Journal Article, 2017 DOI TARA - Full Text

MEG Lyons, Electrochemical water splitting at earth abundant nanostructured transition metal oxides, Institute Special Seminar, Leoben Austria, 7 June , 2017, Montanuniversitat Leoben Invited Talk, 2017

L. Suoyan, M.P. Browne, C. Dominguez, S. Stamatin, H. Nolan, G. Duesberg, M.E.G. Lyons, E. Fonda, P.E. Colavita, Template-free and surfactant free solvothermal synthesis of mesoporous manganese oxide with enhanced activity in the oxygen evolution reaction, Sustainable energy and Fuels, 1, 2017, p780 - 788 Journal Article, 2017 DOI TARA - Full Text

A structural and spectroscopic study of the first uranyl selenocyanate in, editor(s)S. Mansell, S. Liddle , Inorganics: Rare Earth and Actinide Complexes, Basel Switzerland, MDPI, 2017, pp227 - 234, [S. Nuzzo, M.P. Browne, B. Twamley, M.E.G. Lyons, R.J. Baker] Book Chapter, 2017

M.E.G. Lyons, R.L. Doyle, M.P. Browne, I.J. Godwin, A.A.S. Rovetta, Recent developments in electrochemical water oxidation, Current opinion in Electrochemistry, 1, 2017, p40 - 45 Review Article, 2017

Ganapathi Emandi, Michelle P Browne, Michael E.G. Lyons, Caroline Prior, Mathias O Senge, Triptycene scaffolds: Synthesis and properties of triptycene-derived Schiff base compounds for the selective and sensitive detection of CN- and Cu2+, Tetrahedron, 73, 2017, p2956 - 2965 Journal Article, 2017

A.A.S. Rovetta, A. Harvey, M.P. Browne, J.N. Coleman, M.E.G. Lyons, Cobalt oxide nanoflake modified electrodes and their application as supercapacitors and oxygen evolution catalysts., PRiME2016, Honolulu Hawaii, 2-7 October 2016, ECS, 2016 Oral Presentation, 2016

Michael E G Lyons Michelle P Browne, Electrochemical water splitting: a new dawn for the hydrogen economy, Engineers Journal, (12 July 2016), 2016 Journal Article, 2016 URL

Michelle P. Browne, H. Nolan, Brendan Twamley, Georg S. Duesberg, Paula E. Colavita, Michael E.G. Lyons, Thermally prepared Mn2O3 /RuO2/Ru thin films as highly active catalysts for the Oxygen Evolution Reaction in Alkaline Media, ChemElectroChem, 3, (11), 2016, p1847 - 1855 Journal Article, 2016 URL

Current opinion in Electrochemistry, Amsterdam, Elsevier, [International Editorial Board Member], 2016 Editorial Board, 2016

I. Godwin, A. Harvey, X.He, D. McEnteer, M.E.G. Lyons, J.N. Coleman, Production of Ni(OH)2 nanosheets by liquid phase exfoliation: high performance oxygen evolution catalysts and supercapacitor electrodes, PRiME2016, Honolulu Hawaii, 2-7 October 2016, 2016 Oral Presentation, 2016

M.P. Browne, S. Stafford, M.O'Brien, H. Nolan, N. Berner, G.S. Duesberg, P.E. Colavita, M.E.G. Lyons, The oxygen evolution reaction at transition metal oxide films in alkaline media., PRiME2016, Honolulu Hawaii, 2-7 October 2016, 2016 Oral Presentation, 2016

Orbital : The electronic Journal of Chemistry, Brazil, Institute of Chemistry of the Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. , [eds.], 2016 Editorial Board, 2016

The oxygen evolution reaction: Mechanistic concepts and catalyst design in, editor(s)S. Gimenez, J. Bisquert , Photoelectrochemical solar fuel production, Switzerland, Springer International Publishing, 2016, pp41 - 104, [Richard L Doyle, Michael E.G. Lyons] Book Chapter, 2016 DOI

Michelle P. Browne, Hugo Nolan, Nina C. Berner, Georg S. Duesberg, Michael E.G. Lyons, Electrochromic nickel oxide films for smart window applications, International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 11, 2016, p6636 - 6647 Journal Article, 2016 URL TARA - Full Text

S. Nuzzo, M.P. Browne, B. Twamley, M.E.G. Lyons, R.J. Baker, A structural and spectroscopic study of the first Urynal selenocyanate, [Et4N]3[UO2(NCSe)5], Inorganics, 4, (4), 2016 Journal Article, 2016 DOI

Harvey A, He X, Godwin I.J, Backes C, McAteer D, Berner N.C, McEvoy N, Ferguson A, Shmeliov A, Lyons M.E.G, Nicolosi V, Duesberg G.S, Donegan J.F, Coleman J.N, Production of Ni(OH)2 nanosheets by liquid phase exfoliation: From optical properties to electrochemical applications, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 4, (28), 2016, p11046 - 11059 Journal Article, 2016 DOI URL TARA - Full Text

Z. Gholmvand, D. McInteer, C. Backes, N. McEvoy, A. Harvey, N.C. Berner, D. Hanlon, C. Brady, I.Godwin, A. Rovetta, M.E.G. Lyons, G. Duesberg, J.N. Coleman, Comparison of liquid exfoliated transition metal dichalogenides reveals MoSe2 to be the most effective hydrogen catalyst, Nanoscale, 8, 2016, p5737 - 5749 Journal Article, 2016 DOI

M.P. Browne, H. Nolan, G.S. Duesberg, P.E. Colavita, M.E.G. Lyons, Low overpotential high activity mixed manganese and ruthenium oxide electrocatalysts for oxygen evolution reaction in alkaline media, ACS Catalysis, 6, 2016, p2408 - 2415 Journal Article, 2016

Michelle Browne, Shelly Stafford, Maria O'Brien, Hugo Nolan, Nina Berner, Georg Duesberg, Paula Colavita, Michael Lyons, The Goldilocks electrolyte: Examining the performance of Iron/Nickel oxide thin films as catalysts for electrochemical water splitting in various aqueous NaOH solutions., J Materials Chemistry A, 4, 2016, p11397 - 11407 Journal Article, 2016 TARA - Full Text

International Journal of Electrochemical Science, Belgrade, ESG, [Editor], 2016 Editorial Board, 2016

Michael E G Lyons, The mechanism of mediated electron transfer at redox active surfaces, Electroanalysis, 27, 2015, p1 - 19 Journal Article, 2015 DOI

Damaris Fernandez, Louis Romeral, Michael E G Lyons, Magneto-electrochemical recovery of diluted metals using three-dimensionally structured electrodes, Geophysical Research Abstracts, EGU 2015, Vienna, April 2015, 17, 2015, ppEGU2015-15861-1 Poster, 2015

Michael E G Lyons, Sean McClenaghan, Critical raw materials for alternative energies: new sources and new end uses, Pushing boundaries beyond- Circular by 2020?, Science Gallery TCD, 9 March 2015, 2015 Oral Presentation, 2015

Michael E G Lyons, properties of 2D and 3D metal oxide nanomaterials, Annual Cocker Lecture Meeting, TBSI TCD Dublin, 5 March 2015, 2015 Oral Presentation, 2015

Richard L Doyle, Michael E.G. Lyons, Redox and oxygen evolution properties of nafion and Single Walled Carbon Nanotube/Hydrous Iron Oxide Composite Films, Electrocatalysis, 5, 2014, p114 - 124 Journal Article, 2014 DOI

Michelle P. Browne, Paula E. Colavita, Michael E.G. Lyons, Towards a hydrogen economy: A study into the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) using Manganese and Ruthenium Oxide Electrocatalysts, Electrochem 2014: Electrochemical Horizons, University of Loughborough, 7-9th September 2014, 2014, pp155 - 155 Poster, 2014

M.P. Browne, R.J. Cullen, P.E. Colavita, M.E.G. Lyons, An investigation into the oxygen evolution reaction at manganese, Manganese/Ruthenium and ruthenium oxide films in base., 226th ECS Meeting, Cancun, Mexico, 5-9th October 2014, Electrochemical Society, 2014 Poster, 2014

Michael E.G. Lyons*, Richard L. Doyle, Damaris Fernández, Ian J. Godwin, Michelle P. Browne and Aurélie Rovetta, Bringing the hydrogen economy closer: rusty metal electrodes for electrochemical water splitting, Chemistry in Action, 102, 2014, p29 - 47 Journal Article, 2014

Michael E.G. Lyons, Richard L Doyle, Damaris Fernandez, Ian J Godwin, Michelle P Browne, Aurelie Rovetta, The mechanism and kinetics of electrochemical water oxidation at oxidized metal and metal oxide electrodes. Part 1. General considerations: A Mini Review., Electrochemistry Communications, 45, 2014, p60 - 62 Journal Article, 2014 DOI

Ian J Godwin, Richard L Doyle, Michael E G Lyons, The mechanism of oxygen reactions at porous oxide electrodes Part III: Water oxidation catalysis at RuO2/NiO mixed oxide electrodes, Journal Electrochemical Society, 161, (9), 2014, pF906 - F917 Journal Article, 2014 TARA - Full Text

Ian J Godwin, Michael E.G. Lyons, Water oxidation catalysis at RuO2/NiO mixed oxide electrodes, Electrochem 2014: Electrochemical Horizons, University of Loughborough, 7-9th September 2014, 2014, pp114 - 114 Oral Presentation, 2014

Michael E.G. Lyons, Richard L. Doyle, Elodie Fromentin, Enhanced oxidation catalysis at superactivated gold surfaces, Electrochem 2014: Electrochemical Horizons, Loughborough University, 7-9th September 2014, 2014, pp72 - 72 Oral Presentation, 2014

A. Rovetta, M.E.G. Lyons, Oxygen evolution during water splitting at hydrous iron oxide electrodes in alkaline solution and the effects of surfactants, Electrochem 2014 : Electrochemical Horizons, University of Loughborough, 7-9th September 2014, 2014, pp150 - 150 Poster, 2014

I.J. Godwin, M.E.G. Lyons, Water Oxidation catalysis at RuO2/NiO mixed oxide electrodes, 226th ECS Meeting, Cancun Mexico, 5-9 th October 2014, 2014 Oral Presentation, 2014

Michael E G Lyons Richard L Doyle, The mechanism of oxygen evolution at superactivated gold electrodes in aqueous alkaline solution, Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry, 18, (12), 2014, p3271 - 3286 Journal Article, 2014 DOI

Michael E.G. Lyons, Richard L Doyle, Damaris Fernandez, Ian J Godwin, Michelle P. Browne, Aurelie Rovetta, The mechanism and kinetics of electrochemical water oxidation at oxidized metal and metal oxide electrodes. Part 2. The surfaquo group mechanism: A Mini Review., Electrochemistry Communications, 45, 2014, p56 - 59 Journal Article, 2014 DOI

A. Rovetta, M.E.G. Lyons, Oxygen evolution at thermally prepared Fe2O3 electrodes in alkaline solution, 226th ECS Meeting, Cancun, Mexico, 5-9 th October 2014, Electrochemical Society, 2014 Poster, 2014

Richard L Doyle Michael E G Lyons, An electrochemical impedance study of the oxygen evolution reaction at hydrous iron oxide in base, Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 15, 2013, p5224 - 5237 Journal Article, 2013 TARA - Full Text DOI URL

Michael E G Lyons, Electro-active oxide electrodes: versatile systems for many applications in electrochemical technology, Chemical Society Lecture Series, National University of Ireland Galway, 7th February, 2013, Dr Donal Leech NUIG Invited Talk, 2013

Michael E G Lyons, Richard L Doyle, Kinetic and mechanistic aspects of the oxygen evolution reaction at hydrous iron oxide films in base, Journal of the Electrochemical Society, 160, (2), 2013, pH142 - H154 Journal Article, 2013 TARA - Full Text

Ashok Kumar Nanjundan, Hugo Nolan, Niall McEvoy, Ehsan Rezvani, Richard L Doyle, Michael E G Lyons, Georg S Duesberg, Room temperature plasma-assisted simultaneous reduction and nitrogen doping of graphene oxide nanosheets, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 1, 2013, p4431-4435- Journal Article, 2013 DOI

M.O'Brien, L. Russell, I. Godwin, R.L. Doyle, M.E.G. Lyons, Redox switching and oxygen evolution at hydrous nickel oxide films in aqueous alkaline solution, ECS Transactions, 221st ECS Meeting , Seattle, Wahsington USA, May 2012, 45, (24), Electrochemical Society, 2013, pp21 - 51 Conference Paper, 2013 TARA - Full Text

Michael E G Lyons, Richard L Doyle, Ian Godwin, Anja Cakara, Patrick O' Brien, Maria O'Brien, Lisa Russell, 'Rusty' metal electrodes: redox chemistry and electrochemical water splitting catalysis, Irish Chemical News, (1), 2013, p16 - 26 Journal Article, 2013

Michael E G Lyons, Rusty Metals for Oxidative Water Splitting & Electrochemical Sensing Applications, School Seminar, School of Chemistry & Chemical Biology UCD, 6th February, 2013, Dr Susan Quinn Invited Talk, 2013

Ian J Godwin, Michael E.G. Lyons, Enhanced oxygen evolution at hydrous nickel oxide electrodes via electrochemical aging in alkaline solution, Electrochemistry Communications, 32, 2013, p39 - 42 Journal Article, 2013 DOI

Michelle P Browne, Ronan J Cullen, Richard L. Doyle, Paula E. Colavita and Michael E.G. Lyons, The oxygen evolution reaction at Manganese Oxide films in base: Kinetics and Mechanism, ECS Transactions, 223rd ECS Meeting, Toronto ON Canada, May 12-16 2013, 53, (29), Electrochemical Society, 2013, pp59 - 77 Conference Paper, 2013 URL TARA - Full Text

Ian J Godwin, Michael E.G. Lyons, Enhanced oxygen evolution at 'aged' hydrous nickel oxide electrodes in alkaline solution: kinetics and mechanism, Electrochem 2013 : Electrochemistry an interdisciplinary science, University of Southampton UK, 1-3rd September, 2013, RSC/SCI Invited Talk, 2013

Michael E.G. Lyons, Bringing the hydrogen economy closer: rusty metal electrodes for electrochemical water splitting, Chem Ed Ireland 2013, Limerick Institute of Technology, 19 October , 2013, ISTA Invited Talk, 2013

Ian J Godwin, Michael E.G. Lyons, Dimensionally Stable Anodes (DSA) for Electrochemical Water Splitting: Redox Properties, OER Kinetics and Mechanism at RuO2/NiO modified electrodes in aqueous base, ECS Transactions, 223rd ECS Spring Meeting, Toronto, ON, Canada , 12-16 May 2013, 53, (23), Electrochemical Society, 2013, pp21 - 31 Conference Paper, 2013 TARA - Full Text URL

Michelle Browne, Michael E.G. Lyons, The oxygen evolution reaction at manganese dioxide films in base: kinetics and mechanisms, Electrochem 2013: Electrochemistry: an interdisciplinary science, University of Southampton, UK, 1-3 September, edited by RSC/SCI , 2013 Poster, 2013

Michael E.G. Lyons, Ian J Godwin, Richard L Doyle, Ageing gracefully: enhanced water splitting using 'aged' hydrous nickel oxide in aqueous base, AMBER Launch/CRANN Research Day, Croke Park Dublin, 24 October 2013, 2013 Oral Presentation, 2013

Richard L Doyle, Ian J Godwin, Michael P Brandon, Michael E.G. Lyons, Redox and electrochemical water splitting catalytic properties of hydrated metal oxide modified electrodes, Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 15, (33), 2013, p13737 - 13783 Review Article, 2013 TARA - Full Text URL

Michael Lyons Damaris Fernandez, Sustainable Raw Materials for a high quality future, 30-4-2013, 2013, Trinity College Dublin Meetings /Conferences Organised, 2013

R.L. Doyle, G. Komarkova, P.O'Brien, M.E.G. Lyons, Non-enzymatic glucose oxidation at electrocatalytic metal oxide films, ECS Transactions, 223rd ECS Meeting, Toronto ON Canada, May 12-16 2013, 53, (16), Electrochemical Society, 2013, pp1 - 15 Conference Paper, 2013 TARA - Full Text URL

Michael E.G. Lyons, Electroactive metal oxide electrodes: Water splitting and electrochemical sensor Applications, International Conference on Physical & Environmental Chemistry (ICPEC-2013), Hotel Elites Nathia Gali Pakistan, 9-11th September , 2013, NCE Physical Chemistry University of Peshawar Invited Talk, 2013

Richard L Doyle, Michael E.G. Lyons, Electrocatalytic Properties of Nafion and carbon nanotube/hydrous oxide composite electrodes: oxygen evolution and reduction., Electrochem 2013: Electrochemistry an interdisciplinary science, Southampton UK , 1-3 rd September , 2013, RSC/SCI Invited Talk, 2013

Deirdre M Murphy, Ronan J Cullen, Dilushan R. Jayasundara, Richard L Doyle, Michael E.G. Lyons, Paula E. Colavita, Controlling the spontaneous attachment of aryldiazonium salts onto amorphous carbon surfaces, J. Physical Chemistry C, 117, 2013, p22768 - 22777 Journal Article, 2013 URL

M.E.G. Lyons, Richard L. Doyle, Ian J. Godwin, Michelle Browne, Hydrous oxide modified electrodes for electrochemical water splitting: Mechanism, Kinetics & the Surfaquo Group, Challenges in Chemical Renewable Energy ISACS 12, University of Cambridge UK, 3-6 September , RSC, 2013 Poster, 2013

Ian J Godwin, Michael E.G. Lyons, Enhanced oxygen evolutiion at 'aged' hydrous nickel oxide electrodes in alkaline solution: kinetics and mechamism, 65th Irish Universities Chemistry Research Colloquium, School of Chemistry Trinity college Dublin, 26-28 June, 2013 Oral Presentation, 2013

Michael E G Lyons, Electroactive metal oxide electrodes: Electrochemical Sensor Applications, Invited lecture, National Centre Excellence Physical Chemistry, 13 September, 2013, NCE Physical Chemistry University of Peshawar Invited Talk, 2013

Richard L Doyle, Michael E G Lyons, The oxygen evolution reaction at hydrous iron oxide films in base: Kinetics and Mechanism, ECS Transactions, 221st ECS Meeting, Seattle, Washington USA, May 2012, 45, (24), Electrochemical Society, 2013, pp3 - 19 Conference Paper, 2013 URL

Michael E G Lyons, Hydrous oxide 'rusty'electrodes for electrochemical water splitting, Departmental Seminar, Canterbury Christchurch University, New Zealand, 24th February, 2012, Chemistry Department Invited Talk, 2012

Michael E G Lyons, Conductive metallic oxides for electrochemical water splitting, Solar fuels: potential, opportunities & challenges, UCD Engineering & Materials Science Centre, 26th April, 2012, Solar Energy Conversion SFI Strategic Research Cluster Invited Talk, 2012

Michael E G Lyons, Anja Cakara, Patrick J O'Brien, Ian Godwin, Richard L Doyle, Redox, pH sensing and electrolytic water splitting properties of electrochemically generated nickel hydroxide thin films in aqueous alkaline solution, International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 7, (12), 2012, p11768 - 11795 Journal Article, 2012 TARA - Full Text URL

Michael E G Lyons, Mechanism of oxygen evolution at hydrous nickel and iron oxyhydroxide modified electrodes in aqueous alkaline solution, Smart Surfaces , Dublin, 6th-9th March, 2012 Invited Talk, 2012

SCI/RSC, Electrochem 2012: Electrochemical Horizons, 2- 4 September 2012, 2012, Trinity College Dublin Meetings /Conferences Organised, 2012

Michael E G Lyons, Hydrous oxide modified electrodes for electrochemical water splitting, Institute Seminar, Intelligent Polymer Research Institute (IPRI), University of Wollongong, NSW, Australia, 22nd February, 2012, IPRI Invited Talk, 2012

Michael E G Lyons, Lisa Russell, Maria O'Brien. Richard L Doyle, Michael P Brandon, Redox switching and oxygen evolution at hydrous oxyhydroxide modified nickel electrodes in aqueous alkaline solution: effect of hydrous oxide thickness and base concentration, International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 7, (4), 2012, p2710 - 2763 Journal Article, 2012 TARA - Full Text

Michael E G Lyons, Hydrous oxide modified electrodes for electrochemical water splitting, Institute Seminar, Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ),Tarragona, 24th July , 2012, ICIQ Invited Talk, 2012

Michael E G Lyons, Richard L Doyle, Ian Godwin, Maria O'Brien, Lisa Russell, Hydrous Nickel Oxide: Redox switching and the oxygen evolution reaction in aqueous alkaline solution, Journal Electrochemical Society, 159, (12), 2012, pH932 - H944 Journal Article, 2012 TARA - Full Text DOI URL

Michael E G Lyons, Hydrous oxide modified electrodes for electrochemical water splitting, School Seminar, Deakin University, Australia, 14th February, 2012, School of Life & Environmental Sciences Invited Talk, 2012

Maria O'Brien, Lisa Russell, Ian Godwin, Richard L Doyle, Michael E G Lyons, Redox switching and oxygen evolution at hydrous nickel and iron oxide films in aqueous alkaline solution, 7th International Electromaterials Science Symposium, Deakin University Victoria Australia, 15th-17th February, 2012 Invited Talk, 2012

Michael E G Lyons, Richard L Doyle, Oxygen evolution at oxidized iron electrodes: a tale of two slopes, International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 7, (10), 2012, p9488 - 9501 Journal Article, 2012 URL TARA - Full Text

Michael E G Lyons, Hydrous oxide modified electrodes for electrochemical water splitting, Institute Seminar, Tyndall National Institute, Lee Maltings Cork, 16 th October , 2012, Nanoscience Section Tyndall Invited Talk, 2012

Michael E G Lyons, Hydrous oxide modified electrodes: Versatile systems for electrochemical water splitting and sensing applications, School of Chemistry Invited Seminar, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, The Queen's University of Belfast, 9th November, 2012 Invited Talk, 2012

Michael E G Lyons, Stephane Floquet, Mechanism of Oxygen Reactions at Porous oxide Electrodes. Part 2. Oxygen evolution at ruthenium dioxide, iridium dioxide and mixed ruthenium iridium oxide electrodes in aqueous acid and alkaline solution, Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 13, 2011, p5314 - 5335 Journal Article, 2011 DOI URL TARA - Full Text

Michael E G Lyons Serge Rebouillat, Measuring the conductivity of single fibres, International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 6, 2011, p5731 - 5740 Journal Article, 2011 TARA - Full Text URL

Michael E G Lyons, Richard L Doyle, Michael P Brandon, Redox switching and oxygen evolution at oxidized metal and metal oxide electrodes: Iron in base, Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 13, 2011, p21530 - 21551 Journal Article, 2011

Michael E G Lyons, Richard L Doyle, Enhanced oxygen evolution at hydrous oxy-hydroxide modified iron electrodes in aqueous alkaline solution, International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 6, 2011, p5710 - 5730 Journal Article, 2011 URL TARA - Full Text

Michael E.G. Lyons, Transport and kinetics at carbon nanotube-redox enzyme composite modified electrode biosensors: modelling redox enzymes dispersed in nanotube mesh of finite thickness, Electrochem 2011, University of Bath, 4th - 6th September, 2011, RSC Electrochemistry Group, 3pp Invited Talk, 2011

Maria O'Brien, Lisa Russell, Richard L Doyle, Michael E.G. Lyons , Enhanced oxygen evolution at hydrous nickel oxide films in aqueous alkaline solution, Electrochem 2011, University of Bath, 4th-6th September, 2011, RSC Electrochemistry Group, 2pp Invited Talk, 2011

Michael E.G. Lyons, Metal oxide electrodes for hydrogen and oxygen evolution electrocatalysis, AlberyFest : W.J. Albery 75th Birthday Meeting, Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory, University of Oxford, 5th April 2011, 2011, pp1 Oral Presentation, 2011

Michael E G Lyons, Serge Rebouillat, Michael P Brandon, Richard L Doyle, Paving the way to the integration of smart nanostructures: Part II: Nanostructured microdispersed hydrated metal oxides for electrochemical energy conversion and storage applications, International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 6, 2011 Journal Article, 2011 URL TARA - Full Text

Richard L Doyle, Michael E G Lyons, Enhanced oxygen evolution at hydrous iron oxide films in aqueous alkaline solution, Electrochem 2011, University of Bath, 4th -6th September , 2011, RSC Electrochemistry Group, 2pp Invited Talk, 2011

Michael E G Lyons, Raymond O'Brien, Michael Kinsella, Conchuir Mac Gloinn, P. Noelle Scully, Magnetic field effects in ferrocenealkane thiol self assembled monolayer modified electrodes, International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 5, (9), 2010, p1310 - 1341 Journal Article, 2010 URL TARA - Full Text

Michael E G Lyons, Ray O'Brien, Michael Kinsella, Conchúir Mac Gloinn, Gareth P. Keeley and P. Noelle Scully, Effect of external magnetic fields on electron transfer and ion pairing dynamics at ferrocenyl alkane thiol SAM/solution interfaces , Electrochemistry Communications, 12, 2010, p1527 - 1530 Journal Article, 2010 TARA - Full Text

Michael E G Lyons Michael P Brandon, A comparative study of the oxygen evolution reaction on oxidized nickel, cobalt and iron electrodes in base, Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry, 641, 2010, p119 - 130 Journal Article, 2010 TARA - Full Text

Michael E G Lyons Serge Rebouillat, Paving the way to the integration of smart nanostructures. Part 1: nanotethering and nanowiring via material nanoengineering and electrochemical identification, International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 4, (4), 2009, p481 - 515 Journal Article, 2009 TARA - Full Text URL

Gareth P Keeley, Michael E.G. Lyons, The effects of thin layer diffusion at glassy carbon electrodes modified with porous films of single-walled carbon nanotubes, International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 4, (6), 2009, p794 - 809 Journal Article, 2009 TARA - Full Text URL

Michael E G Lyons, Reaction/diffusion at electrode/solution interfaces: the EC2 reaction, International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 4, (8), 2009, p1116 - 1127 Journal Article, 2009 TARA - Full Text URL

Michael E G Lyons, Transport and kinetics at carbon nanotube- redox enzyme composite modified electrode biosensors. Part 2. Redox enzyme dispersed in nanotube mesh of finite thickness., International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 4, (9), 2009, p1196 - 1236 Journal Article, 2009 URL TARA - Full Text

Michael E G Lyons, Michael P Brandon, Redox switching and oxygen evolution electrocatalysis in polymeric iron oxyhydroxide films, Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 11, (13), 2009, p2203 - 2217 Journal Article, 2009 TARA - Full Text URL

Michael E G Lyons, Transport and kinetics at carbon nanotube-redox enzyme composite modified electrode biosensors, International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 4, (1), 2009, p77 - 103 Journal Article, 2009 TARA - Full Text URL

Michael E G Lyons, Michael P Brandon, The significance of electrochemical impedance spectra recorded during active oxygen evolution for oxide covered Ni, Co and Fe electrodes in alkaline solution, Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry, 631, 2009, p62 - 70 Journal Article, 2009 DOI TARA - Full Text

Michael E G Lyons, Michael P Brandon, The oxygen evolution reaction on passive oxide covered transition metal electrodes in alkaline solution. Part III - Iron., International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 3, (12), 2008, p1463 - 1503 Journal Article, 2008 TARA - Full Text URL

Michael E G Lyons Michael P Brandon, The oxygen evolution reaction on passive oxide covered transition metal electrodes in aqueous alkaline solution. Part 1 - Nickel, International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 3, 2008, p1386 - 1424 Journal Article, 2008 TARA - Full Text

Michael E G Lyons , Gareth P Keeley, Carbon nanotube based modified electrode biosensors. Part 1. Electrochemical studies of the flavin group redox kinetics at SWCNT/glucose oxidase composite modified electrodes., International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 3, (8), 2008, p819 - 853 Journal Article, 2008 TARA - Full Text URL

Michael E G Lyons Gareth P Keeley, Immobilized enzyme/single-wall carbon nanotube composites for amperometric glucose detection at very low applied potential, Chemical Communications, N/A, 2008, p2529 - 2531 Journal Article, 2008 TARA - Full Text DOI

M E G Lyons M P Brandon, The oxygen evolution reaction on passive oxide covered transition metal electrodes in alkaline solution. Part 2-Cobalt., International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 3, (12), 2008, p1425 - 1462 Journal Article, 2008 URL TARA - Full Text

Modelling of biosensor interfaces. in, editor(s)Robert S Marks, Christopher R Lowe, David C Cullen, Howard H Weetall, Isao Karube , Handbook of biosensors and biochips, Chichester UK, Wiley, 2007, pp1 - 29, [Michael E G Lyons] Book Chapter, 2007

Michael E G Lyons, Gareth P Keeley, The redox behaviour of randomly dispersed single walled carbon nanotubes both in the absence and in the presence of adsorbed glucose oxidase., Sensors, 6, (12), 2006, p1791 - 1826 Journal Article, 2006

Michael E G Lyons, Modelling the transport and kinetics of electroenzymes at the electrode/solution interface, Sensors, 6, (12), 2006, p1765 - 1790 Journal Article, 2006

M.H. Bridge, E. Williams, M.E.G. Lyons, K.F. Tipton, W. Linert, . Electrochemical investigation into the redox activity of Fe(II)/Fe(III) in the presence of nicotine and possible relations to neurodegenerative diseases. , Biochimica et Biophysica Acta, 1690, 2004, p77 - 84 Journal Article, 2004 URL

Michael E G Lyons, Mediated electron transfer at redox active monolayers. Part 4. Kinetics of redox enzymes coupled with redox mediators, Sensors, 3, 2003, p19 - 42 Journal Article, 2003 URL

N.Le-Pont, S.J. Green, J. P. Attfield, R.B. Bedford, M.E.G. Lyons and A.F. Patterson, . Sub-Tc electron transfer at the HTSC/polymer interface, Chemical Communications, 2003, p638 - 639 Journal Article, 2003

Michael E G Lyons, Mediated electron transfer at redox active monolayers. Part 3: Bimolecular outer sphere, first order Koutecky-Levich and adduct formation mechanisms, Sensors, 2, 2002, p473 - 576 Journal Article, 2002

Michael E G Lyons, "Mediated electron transfer at redox active monolayers. Part 2. Analysis of the chronoamperometric response to a potential step perturbation, Sensors, 2, 2002, p339 - 355 Journal Article, 2002

G. Hinds, F.E. Spada, J.M.D. Coey, T.R. Ni Mhiochain and M.E.G. Lyons, . Magnetic field effects on copper electrolysis, Journal of Physical Chemistry B, 105, 2001, p9487 - 9502 Journal Article, 2001

Michael E G Lyons, Mediated electron transfer at redox active monolayers, Sensors, 1, 2001, p215 - 228 Journal Article, 2001

G. Hinds , J.M.D. Coey, M.E.G. Lyons, Influence of magnetic forces on electrochemical mass transport, Electrochemistry Communications, 3, 2001, p214 - 218 Journal Article, 2001 URL

M.E.G. Lyons, J. Murphy and S. Rebouillat , Theoretical analysis of diffusion, reaction and electromigration in membranes, Journal of solid state electrochemistry, 4, 2000, p458 - 472 Journal Article, 2000

M.E.G. Lyons, S. Rebouillat and A. Flynn, Mediated electron transfer at conducting polymer ultramicroelectrodes, Analyst, 125, 2000, p1611 - 1628 Journal Article, 2000

M.E.G. Lyons, A. Flynn and S. Rebouillat, Heterogeneous redox catalysis at conducting polymer ultramicroelectrodes, Analyst, 124, 1999, p1961 - 1966 Journal Article, 1999

M.E.G. Lyons, T. Bannon, J. Murphy and S. Rebouillat, Kinetic analysis of the general CE mechanism at stationary and rotating electrodes, Journal of solid state electrochemistry, 3, 1999, p154 - 162 Journal Article, 1999

M.E.G. Lyons, T. Bannon, J. Murphy and S. Rebouillat, Reaction/diffusion and migration in conducting polymer electrodes : analysis of the steady state response, Journal of solid state electrochemistry, 3, 1999, p154 - 162 Journal Article, 1999

M.E.G. Lyons, G. Hinds and J.M.D. Coey., Magnetic field effects on fractal electrodeposits, Europhysics Letters, 47, 1999, p267 - 272 Journal Article, 1999

M.E.G. Lyons, G. Hinds and J.M.D. Coey, Magnetoelectrolysis of copper, Journal of applied physics, 83, 1998, p6447 - 6449 Journal Article, 1998

M.E.G. Lyons, T. Bannon and S. Rebouillat , Reaction/diffusion at conducting polymer ultramicroelectrodes, Analyst, 123, 1998, p1961 - 1966 Journal Article, 1998

M.E.G. Lyons, T. Bannon, G. Hinds and S. Rebouillat, Reaction/diffusion with Michaelis-Menten kinetics in electroactive polymer films. Part 2. The Transient amperometric response, Analyst, 123, 1998, p1947 - 1959 Journal Article, 1998

E.I. Iwuotha, M.E.G. Lyons and M.R. Smyth, Organic phase enzyme electrodes : kinetics and analytical applications, Biosensors and Bioelectronics, 12, 1997, p53 - 75 Journal Article, 1997

M.E.G. Lyons, J.C. Greer, C.A. Fitzgerald, T. Bannon and P.N. Bartlett, Reaction / diffusion with Michaelis Menten kinetics in electroactive polymer films (I) : The steady state amperometric response, Analyst, 121, 1996, p715 - 731 Journal Article, 1996

Transport and kinetics in electroactive polymer films in, Advances in Chemical Physics, New York, Wiley, 1996, pp297 - 623, [Michael E G Lyons] Book Chapter, 1996

Michael E G Lyons, Electroactive Polymer Electrochemistry Vol. 2 Methods and Applications, 1st, New York, Plenum Press, 1996, 332pp Book, 1996

Transport and kinetics in electroactive polymer films in, Advances in Chemical Physics Vol.XCIV, New York, Wiley, 1996, pp297 - 623, [Michael E G Lyons] Book Chapter, 1996

M.E.G. Lyons, T. McCormac, A. McGee and J.F. Cassidy, Cyclic voltammetry of poly(pyrrole) / dodecylbenzenesulfonate layers, Journal of Electroanalysis, 7, 1995, p287 - 289 Journal Article, 1995

C.A. Fitzgerald, M.E.G. Lyons and M.R. Smyth, Development of a naovel polymer based bilayer sensor for the amperometric detection of catecholamines at trace levels, Sensors and Signals III, Maladide Dublin, September 1995, Royal Society of Chemistry, 1995, pp37- Meeting Abstract, 1995

E.I. Iwuoha, M.R. Smyth and M.E.G. Lyons, Solvent effects on the reactivity of an amperometric glucose sensor , Journal of Electroanalytical and Interfacial Electrochemistry, 390, 1995, p35 - 45 Journal Article, 1995

M.E.G. Lyons and T. Bannon, The kinetics and mechanism of the quinone/hydroquinone redox reaction at surfactant doped poly(pyrrole) modified electrodes, Sensors and Signals III, Malahide Dublin, September 1995, Royal Society of Chemistry, 1995, pp36- Meeting Abstract, 1995

Electrocatalysis using electroactive polymer films in, editor(s)Michael E G Lyons , Electroactive polymer electrochemistry : Volume 1 : Fundamentals, New York, Plenum Press, 1994, pp237 - 374, [Michael E G Lyons] Book Chapter, 1994

M.E.G. Lyons, C. Fitzgerald and M.R. Smyth, Glucose oxidation at RuO2 based electrodes , Analyst, 119, 1994, p855 - 861 Journal Article, 1994

Charge percolation in electroactive polymers in, editor(s)Michael E G Lyons , Electroactive Polymer Electrochemistry : Volume 1 :Fundamentals , New York, Plenum Press, 1994, pp1 - 235, [Michael E G Lyons] Book Chapter, 1994

M.E.G. Lyons, Electrocatalysis using electroactive polymers, electroactive composites and microheterogeneous systems, Analyst, 119, 1994, p805 - 826 Journal Article, 1994

M.E.G. Lyons, C.H. Lyons, C. Fitzgerald and P.N. Bartlett, Conducting polymer based electrochemical sensors : theoretical analysis of the transient current response, Journal of Electroanalytical and Interfacial Electrochemistry, 365, 1994, p29 - 34 Journal Article, 1994

Michael E G Lyons, Electroactive Polymer Electrochemistry Vol.1 Fundamentals, 1st, New York, Plenum Press, 1994, 488pp Book, 1994

K. Becker, A. Rukwied, D. Allen, B. Knosp, H. Saisse, P. Brondsted, M. Bridge and M.E.G. Lyons, The effect of surface degradation on fatigue and fracture behaviour, Materials and Design, 14, 1993, p175 - 182 Journal Article, 1993

M.E.G. Lyons , C.H. Lyons , C. Fitzgerald and T. Bannon, Polypyrrole based amperometric sensors : theory and characterization, Analyst, 118, 1993, p361 - 369 Journal Article, 1993

M.E.G. Lyons , A. Michas and P.N. Bartlett, Heterogeneous redox catalysis at hydrated oxide layers, Journal of Electroanalytical and Interfacial Electrochemistry, 351, 1993, p245 - 258 Journal Article, 1993

M.E.G. Lyons, D.E. McCormack, A. Michas, C.H. Lyons and P.N. Bartlett, Metal oxide based amperometric chemical sensors: theory and applications, Key Engineering Materials, 72-74, 1992, p477 - 504 Journal Article, 1992

M.E.G. Lyons, J.F. Cassidy, W. Breen, A. McGee and J.G. Vos, Amperometric response of mediating layers on electrode surfaces to gaussian concentration profiles in flowing streams , Electroanalysis, 4, 1992, p751 - 756 Journal Article, 1992

M.E.G. Lyons, H.G. Fay and T. McCabe, Charge transport processes in electroactive polymer films, Key Engineering Materials, 72-74, 1992, p381 - 416 Journal Article, 1992

A. Michas, F. Andolfatto, M.E.G. Lyons and R. Durand, Gas evolution reactions at conductive metallic oxide electrodes for solid polymer electrolyte water electrolysis, Key Engineering Materials, 72-74, 1992, p535 - 550 Journal Article, 1992

Electrochemistry : Developing methodologies and applications in, Annual Reports C. Vol.88, London, Royal Society of Chemistry, 1992, pp135 - 257, [Michael E G Lyons] Book Chapter, 1992

M.E.G. Lyons, C.H. Lyons, A. Michas and P.N. Bartlett, Amperometric chemical sensors based on microheterogeneous systems, Analyst, 117, 1992, p1271 - 1280 Journal Article, 1992

J.F. Cassidy, W. Breen, A. McGee, T. McCormac and M.E.G. Lyons, Cyclic voltammetry of a quasi-reversible system with a gaussian distribution of heterogeneous rate constants, Journal of Electroanalytical and Interfacial Electrochemistry, 333, 1992, p313 - 318 Journal Article, 1992

J.F. Cassidy, W. Breen and M.E.G. Lyons, Amperometric response of electrodes coated with porous layers to Gaussian concentration profiles in flowing streams, Electroanalysis, 3, 1991, p293 - 297 Journal Article, 1991

M.E.G. Lyons, C.H. Lyons, W. Breen and J.F. Cassidy, Conducting polymer based amperometric chemical sensors, Analytical Proceedings, 28, 1991, p104 - 106 Journal Article, 1991

M.E.G. Lyons, W. Breen and J.F. Cassidy, Oxidation of ascorbic acid at polypyrrole coated electrodes, Journal of the Chemical Society Faraday Transactions, 87, 1991, p115 - 123 Journal Article, 1991

W. Breen, J.F. Cassidy and M.E.G. Lyons, An electrochemical study of cation permeability into polypyrrole containing [Fe(CN)6]4 - Journal of Electroanalytical and Interfacial Electrochemistry, 297, 1991, p445 - 460 Journal Article, 1991

R.J. Forster, M.E.G. Lyons and J.G. Vos, Thermodynamics and kinetics of heterogeneous electron transfer at glassy carbon / Os mium containing metallopolymer interfaces, Journal of the Chemical Society Faraday Transactions, 87, 1991, p3769 - 3774 Journal Article, 1991

M.E.G. Lyons, P.N. Bartlett, C.H. Lyons, W. Breen and J.F. Cassidy, Conducting polymer based electrochemical sensors : theoretical analysis of the current response under steady state conditions, Journal of Electroanalytical and Interfacial Electrochemistry, 304, 1991, p1 - 6 Journal Article, 1991

J.F. Cassidy, W. Breen, E.O'Donoghue and M.E.G. Lyons, Electroactive cations as probes within zeolites: voltammetric behaviour of Hg(II) within Zeolite A, Electrochimica Acta, 36, 1991, p383 - 384 Journal Article, 1991

R.J. Forster, M.E.G. Lyons and J.G. Vos, Controlling processes in the rate of charge transport through [Os(bpy)2(PVP)nCl]Cl redox polymer modified electrodes, Journal of the Chemical Society Faraday Transactions, 87, 1991, p3761 - 3767 Journal Article, 1991

M.E.G. Lyons and P.N. Bartlett, Microheterogeneous catalysis in modified electrodes : electron transfer mediator / catalyst composites, Journal of Electroanalytical and Interfacial Electrochemistry, 316, 1991, p1 - 22 Journal Article, 1991

W. Breen, J.F. Cassidy and M.E.G. Lyons, A theoretical study of permselective layers on amperometric electrodes in flowing streams, Analytical Chemistry, 63, 1991, p2263 - 2268 Journal Article, 1991

M.E.G. Lyons, H.G. Fay and M.E. Bridge, Localised pitting corrosion of X20Cr13 steel in aqueous chloride media, Advanced Engineered Materials, Dublin, 1990, edited by D.M.R. Taplin and D. Taylor , Parsons Press, 1990, pp572 - 605 Conference Paper, 1990

M.E.G. Lyons, H.G. Fay, T. McCabe, J. Corish, J.G. Vos and A.J. Kelly, Charge percolation in electroactive polymer films, Journal of the Chemical Society Faraday Transactions, 86, 1990, p2905 - 2910 Journal Article, 1990

F. Beniere, J. Corish, M.E.G. Lyons, T. McCabe and A. Morin, Diffusion of iodine in polyacetylene, Journal of the Electrochemical Society, 137, 1990, p2181 - 2185 Journal Article, 1990

M.E.G. Lyons, D.E. McCormack, O. Smyth and P.N. Bartlett, Transport and kinetics in multicomponent modified electrodes, Journal of the Chemical Society Faraday Discussions, 88, 1990, p139 - 149 Journal Article, 1990

Electrochemistry : novel interfaces and macromolecular electroactive systems in, Annual Reports C. Vol.87, London, Royal Society of Chemistry, 1990, pp119 - 171, [Michael E G Lyons] Book Chapter, 1990

M.E.G. Lyons, D.E. McCormack and P.N. Bartlett, Microheterogeneous catalysis in modified electrodes, Journal of Electroanalytical and Interfacial Electrochemistry, 261, 1989, p51 - 59 Journal Article, 1989

J.V. Armstrong, J.M.D. Coey, J.G. Lunney and M.E.G. Lyons, Enhanced corrosion resistance in Nd15Fe77B8 by laser surface amorphization, Hyperfine Interactions, 46, 1989, p467 - 471 Journal Article, 1989

Electrochemical properties of ruthenium oxides and some photoinduced electron transfer reactions in perfluorinated (nafion) ionomers in, editor(s)D.O. Hall and G. Grassi , Photoconversion processes for energy and chemicals, Amsterdam, Elsevier, 1989, pp151 - 159, [G. Binh-Cirlot, J.M. Kelly, M.E.G. Lyons and D.E. Mc Cormack] Book Chapter, 1989

R.J. Forster, A.J. Kelly, J.G. Vos and M.E.G. Lyons , The effect of supporting electrolyte and temperature on the rate of charge propagation through thin films of [Os(bpy)2PVP10Cl]Cl coated on stationary electrodes, Journal of Electroanalytical and Interfacial Electrochemistry, 270, 1989, p365 - 379 Journal Article, 1989

M.E.G. Lyons, H.G. Fay, J.G. Vos and A.J. Kelly, Temperature dependence of charge transport processes in surface deposited redox polymer layers, Journal of Electroanalytical and Interfacial Electrochemistry, 250, 1988, p207 - 211 Journal Article, 1988

J.G. Lunney, J.V. Armstrong, J.M.D. Coey and M.E.G. Lyons, Enhanced corrosion resistance of Fe40Ni38Mo4B18 and Nd15Fe77B8 by laser glazing, SPIE Proceedings: Excimer lasers and applications, 1023, 1988, p216 - 223 Journal Article, 1988

M.E.G. Lyons and L.D. Burke, The mechanism of oxygen reactions at porous oxide electrodes : Oxygen evolution at RuO2 and RuxSn1-xO2 electrodes in alkaline solutions under vigorous electrolysis conditions, Journal of the Chemical Society Faraday Transactions I, 83, 1987, p299 - 321 Journal Article, 1987

Aspects of the electrochemical behaviour of methylene blue and neutral red modified electrodes in aqueous solution in, editor(s)M.R. Smyth and J.G. Vos , Electrochemistry Sensors and Analysis, Amsterdam, Elsevier, 1986, pp285 - 291, [M.E.G. Lyons, H.G. Fay, C. Mitchell and D.E. McCormack] Book Chapter, 1986

M.E.G. Lyons and L.D. Burke, Formation and stability of hydrous oxide films on iron under potential cycling conditions in aqueous solution at high pH, Journal of Electroanalytical and Interfacial Electrochemistry, 198, 1986, p347 - 368 Journal Article, 1986

An electrochemical method to determine binding constants of small ligands to nucleic acids in, editor(s)M.R. Smyth and J.G. Vos , Electrochemistry Sensors and Analysis, Amsterdam, Elsevier, 1986, pp205 - 214, [J.M. Kelly, M.E.G. Lyons and W.J.M. van der Putten] Book Chapter, 1986

Electrochemistry of hydrous oxide films in, editor(s)J.O'M. Bockris, B.E. Conway, L.R. White , Modern Aspects of Electrochemistry Vol.18, New York, Plenum Press, 1986, pp169 - 247, [M.E.G. Lyons and L.D. Burke] Book Chapter, 1986

M.E.G. Lyons and L.D. Burke, Enhanced oxygen evolution at an activated iron electrode in alkaline solution, Journal of Electroanalytical and Interfacial Electrochemistry, 170, 1984, p377 - 381 Journal Article, 1984

L.D. Burke, M.E.G. Lyons and M.M. McCarthy, Optimization of RuO2 and RuO2 based anodes for use in water electrolysis cells, CEC Report EUR 8651, Proceedings 3rd. International Seminar on hydrogen as an energy carrier, Lyons, France, May 1983, European Commission, 1983, pp128 - 138 Conference Paper, 1983

L.D. Burke, M.E.G. Lyons and M.M. McCarthy, Oxygen evolution and corrosion of RuO2 based electrodes, Advances in Hydrogen Energy, 3, 1982, p267- Journal Article, 1982

L.D. Burke, M.E.G. Lyons and M.M. McCarthy, . "Oxygen evolution and corrosion of RuO2 based anodes, Proceedings 4 th. World Energy Conference, Pasadena California, 1982, edited by T.N. Veziroyln, W.D. Van Vorst and J.M. Kelly , Pergamon Press New York, 1982, pp267 - 278 Conference Paper, 1982

L.D. Burke, M.E.G. Lyons and D.P. Whelan, Influence of pH on the reduction of thick anodic films on gold, Journal of Electroanalytical and Interfacial Electrochemistry, 130, 1982, p131 - 142 Journal Article, 1982

L.D. Burke, M.E.G. Lyons and O.J. Murphy, Formation of hydrous oxide films on cobalt under potential cycling conditions, Journal of Electroanalytical and Interfacial Electrochemistry, 132, 1982, p247 - 261 Journal Article, 1982

L.D. Burke, M.E.G. Lyons, E.J.M. O'Sullivan and D.P. Whelan, Influence of hydrolysis on the redox behaviour of hydrous oxide films, Journal of Electroanalytical and Interfacial Electrochemistry, 122, 1981, p403 - 407 Journal Article, 1981

L.D. Burke, M.E.G. Lyons and M.M. McCarthy, Optimization of thermally prepared ruthenium dioxide anodes for use in water electrolysis cells, Proceedings 1st. Contractors meeting on water electrolysis, Brussels, 20-21 October 1981, edited by European Commission , 1981, pp26 - 36 Conference Paper, 1981

Non-Peer-Reviewed Publications

MEG Lyons, Everything is customisable now: Science in a globalised society, TCD Politics Society, Trinity College Dublin, 15 February, 2018 Invited Talk, 2018

Research Expertise

Description

Research interests lie in the areas of Physical, Materials, nano- and bio-electrochemistry and in Raw Materials. Both experimental and mathematical modelling (analytic and numerical simulation) activity is pursued. Current activity is focused on the investigation of the redox, charge storage and electro-catalytic properties of nanostructured metal oxyhydroxide thin films for use as electrodes in water electrolysis cells and electrochemical fuel cells. The development of metal oxide and polymeric electrode materials for use as amperometric chemical and biological sensors in tandem with the mathematical modelling of reaction and diffusion of analytes at sensor electrode surfaces is an ongoing research activity. We have recently extended our modelling activity to consider general problems involving fluid flow and chemical reaction in reactor/filtration systems of interest in Chemical Engineering and to consider reaction/diffusion processes under non-isothermal conditions. Finally we have begun an industrially focused research program to examine the performance of Ni/Fe oxyhydroxide films as catalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction in alkaline electrolysis reactors.

Projects

  • Title
    • Redox & catalytic properties of hydrated metal oxide electrodes for use in energy conversion & storage devices
  • Summary
    • In the present research programme the mechanism of hydrous oxide growth and the redox charging/discharging behaviour at a variety of noble (Pt, Rh, Ir) and non-noble metal (Fe, Co, Ni, Mn) hydrous oxides will be fully elucidated under well defined conditions using a range of in situ electrochemical (steady state and transient), nanogravimetric, spectroscopic and microscopic (scanning electrochemical and atomic force) in order to establish a coherent basis for preparation of defined materials with defined properties. The activity, kinetics and mechanism of the catalytically demanding dioxygen evolution and electroreduction reactions will then be probed and elucidated on the latter surfaces and at metal surfaces pre-coated with carbon nanotube meshes on which hydrous oxides are electrochemically grown. A detailed experimental basis to underpin a coherent predictive theory of electrocatalysis will therefore be established for the first time. This will result in a huge advance in the optimization of water electrolysis anode and PEM fuel cell cathode materials science and will bring the ideal of a sustainable electrochemistry based hydrogen economy closer to fruition.
  • Funding Agency
    • Science Foundation Ireland
  • Date From
    • 1 March 2011
  • Date To
    • 28 February 2016

Keywords

Biosensors; Electroactive polymer electrochemistry; Electrochemical biosensors; Electrochemical energy conversion; Electrochemical kinetics; Mathematical Modelling; Mathematical modelling electrochemical systems; Nanochemistry; Nanotechnology; Nanotubes

Recognition

Awards and Honours

Member Royal Irish Academy 16 May 2023

Senior Fellow Trinity College Dublin 2018

Fellow Institute of Chemistry of Ireland 2021

Memberships

Member American Chemical Society 2003 – 2005

Fellow Institute of Chemistry of Ireland 2021 – present

Chartered Chemist (CChem) 1984 – present