Project Info


Development of N-doped carbon-based materials for energy applications

Svitlana Pylypenko | spylypen@mines.edu

This project includes both synthesis and characterization of this intriguing class of materials with the goal of improving
understanding of their heterogeneity and ways to make them more effective as catalysts and supports in polymer electrolyte
fuel cells and other potential applications.

More Information

Extensive list of publications by our group in this area can be found at:
https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=YP_3-YUAAAAJ&view_op=list_works&sortby=pubdate

 

Grand Engineering Challenge: Development of N-doped carbon-based materials for energy applications

Student Preparation


Qualifications

Basic understanding of chemistry/materials science;

Time Commitment

Flexible

Skills/Techniques Gained

synthesis
electrochemical measurements
will also be exposed to microscopy and spectroscopy

Mentoring Plan

Student will participate in weekly group meetings (if student schedule allows) and individual meeting with adviser and graduate
student on a b-weekly basis.