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:http://scholar.google.com/citations?user=YP_3-YUAAAAJ&hl=en
Grand Engineering: Not applicable
Student Preparation
Qualifications
Basic understanding of chemistry/materials science;
Time Commitment
Flexible
Skills/Techniques Gained
Synthesis
Electrochemical measurements
Student 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 bi-weekly basis.