Dino DiFranco holds a B.S. and M.S. Degree in Chemical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University
with a specialty in Electrochemistry and Electrochemical Engineering.
30+ years in Research and Development, Troubleshooting and Correction, Process Design and Optimization, Manufacturing Optimization and Customer support.
Author of 30 international patents.
Winner of a prestigious R&D 100 award for the development of a novel electrodeposited copper foil (JTCAM) which enables the production of fine circuitry.
Electrochemistry Experience:
Gould Electronics / JX Nippon Mining Foil Division.
Electrodeposition of copper and nickel foils and treatment layers for the circuit board and semi-conductor industry, electrodeposited alloys, vapor deposited metals and layers, circuits and semi-conductors, batteries, cathode substrates and oxygen anodes. Electroplating additives, high speed electroplating treatment 
lines, organic adhesion promotion, inorganic protection layers, foil slitting, and more.
ELTECH Systems / De Nora. 
Dimensionally stable anodes (DSA®, DSE®) and anode coatings for chlorine, hypochlorite, chlorate and oxygen generation, cathode structures and coatings for hydrogen evolution, current reversal coatings for salt water pool cells, cathodic protection anodes, electrogalvanizing anodes, electrowinning anodes, cells for electrolysis, electrochemical cell design and water treatment.
Electrode coating and thickness selection, electrode manufacturing and failure analysis, and electrode quality and control analysis. Electrode failure analysis and cause identification. Electrode capex analysis and alternatives.
Examples of Consulting Deliverables:
- Electrode Failure Analysis, Remediation and Prevention
- Anode coating selection and specification
- Conversion from Fixed Gap to Zero Gap Operation
- Cell room optimization
- Oxygen anode selection and optimization
- Anode and cathode selection and optimization for chlorate production
- Anode and cathode selection and optimization for hypochlorite production
- Reversible current electrodes
- Cellroom startup consultation