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Faculty
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Project Descriptions
Pacific
Northwest National Laboratory
Institute for Interfacial Catalysis
Requesting applications from science or engineering faculty members
at institutions serving students underrepresented in science, engineering,
mathematics and technology.
Project Description
Research activities investigate the chemical effects of ultrasound on
heterogeneous catalysis. Work involves utilizing a probe-type sonifier
unit and a jacketed reaction vessel to investigate hydrogenation,
isomerization, and dehydrogenation (e.g., reforming) processes.
Experiments are performed at 298±3 K and pressures ranging from
atmospheric to ~10 atm. Either hydrogen, air, and/or inert gases are
utilized in the experiments. The chemistry studied has applications to the
food oil industry (examining hydrogenation versus isomerization of
olefins), carbonyl and saturated alcohol production from beta-unsaturated
alcohols, and catalyst reforming.
Applicants Responsibilities and Relationship to Project
Applicants will receive support under the Department of Energy Faculty
Student Team Research Program (FaST) to work collaboratively with the
project research team at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory for
up to 10 weeks during the year starting in June. Summer and academic
year visits to PNNL will be scheduled by mutual agreement between the
Radiological and Chemical Sciences Group and the successful applicant.
Ideally faculty will work at PNNL on the project for 10 weeks during
the summer in the first year. Faculty will be expected to identify students
from their campus to participate in the Undergraduate Research Participation
programs offered by the Department of Energy at Pacific Northwest National
Laboratory. Faculty will provide mentorship and/or advising support to
students during the summer research activities. It is expected that the
faculty member will become an integral part of the research team working
on this project and will support the project through the academic year
on her or his campus.
Qualifications of Ideal Candidate
| Faculty: |
Specific capabilities required include expertise in analytical and
organic chemistry. Willing to work at PNNL for ten weeks in Summer
2008. |
| Student: |
Working towards a BS or BA in chemistry. Works well in
collaboration with faculty, other students, and researchers. Willing
to work at PNNL for ten weeks in Summer 2008. |
Support and Financial Commitments
See Financial Information.
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