Project Info
Organic and Polymeric Materials for Energy Applications
Alan Sellinger | aselli@mines.edu
This project will provide experience for students in the area of organic/polymer synthesis and characterization for application in solar cells and sensors. Perfect for students with ambitions for graduate school and industry.
For more information:
https://chemistry.mines.edu/project/sellinger-alan/aselli@mines.edu
Grand Challenge: Make solar energy economical
Student Preparation
Qualifications
B+ or above in organic chemistry 1&2 and both associated labs
Time Commitment
5-10 hours/week
Skills/Techniques Gained
-organic, polymer, materials synthesis and characterization
-performing synthesis under inert atmosphere conditions
-use of state-of-the-art equipment – NMR, mass spec, spectroscopy, thermal property characterization, glove boxes, exposure to NREL – National Renewable Energy Lab, etc
-reading and understanding scientific literature
-basic device physics for solar cell and sensors
Mentoring Plan
The student will have a graduate student and/or post doctoral mentor to help guide their research. Prof. Sellinger will also be very active in the students research.