Project Info
*Synthesis and Characterization of f N-doped carbon-based materials for energy applications
Svitlana Pylypenko
spylypen@mines.edu
This project includes both synthesis and characterization of N-doped materials to improve their understanding as catalysts and supports in polymer electrolyte fuel cells and other potential applications. This project will also investigate interactions between these materials and ionomer to optimize the catalyst-ionomer interface.
More Information:
Grand Challenge: Not applicable
complete list of publications by our group in this area can be found at:
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=YP_3-YUAAAAJ&hl=en
it is also available on the group website:
https://pylypenkogroup.weebly.com/
Primary Contacts:
adviser and graduate students Margaret Fitzgerald and Jayson Foster
Student Preparation
Qualifications
basic understanding of chemistry/materials science; skills in synthesis are preferred but not required
TIME COMMITMENT (HRS/WK)
flexible
SKILLS/TECHNIQUES GAINED
synthesis
some of the characterization methods (electron microscopy and spectroscopy and potentially other methods)
MENTORING PLAN
The student will participate in weekly group meetings (if student schedule allows) and individual meeting with an adviser and graduate student on a bi-weekly basis
PREFERRED STUDENT STATUS
Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior