Project Info
*Exploring Gas Adsorption in Flexible Zeolitic Imidazolate Frameworks
Mike McGuirk
cmmcguirk@mines.edu
We have recently discovered a flexible zeolitic imidazolate framework, a crystalline lattice composed of metal sites and organic linkers, which is able to adsorb a variety of small molecules of interest, including hydrogen, methane, carbon dioxide and small olefins. This adsorption process have many implications for reducing the energy consumption in an array of industries, including renewable energy.
More Information:
Grand Challenge: Not applicable.
https://www.mcguirk-supra-mat-chem.com/
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/jacs.8b09631
Primary Contacts:
Prof. Mike McGuirk
Student Preparation
Qualifications
have taken organic chemistry
TIME COMMITMENT (HRS/WK)
6-8
SKILLS/TECHNIQUES GAINED
The student will learn how to use computational chemistry programs to examine interactions between molecules
MENTORING PLAN
The student will be directly overseen by Prof. McGuirk, including weekly individual meetings and availability for conversation throughout the week via Slack and in person meetings.
PREFERRED STUDENT STATUS
Junior
Senior