(DURIP 16) Acquisition of a Cryogenic Optical Absorption Spectroscopy System for Research on Metal Nanocluster Materials
Abstract
This proposal is for the acquisition of a cryogenic optical absorption spectrometer for research on metal nanocluster materials, to control metal nanoclusters at the single-atom level for designing atom-efficient, new materials with tailored properties to meet specific energy and electrocatalysis needs. The electronic and optical properties of these nanoclusters evolve with increasing size from being molecule-like to exhibiting strong delocalization and the appearance of a plasmon band in the absorption spectrum. The instrumentation will enable researchers to follow the evolution of cluster properties across length scales of major importance and will lead to fundamental insights into structure-property correlation and the fundamental questions in the areas of efficient storage and utilization of light and chemical energy.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Jul 15, 2016
- Source ID
- FA95501610218
Entities
People
- Rongchao Jin
Organizations
- Air Force Office of Scientific Research
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- United States Air Force