Quantum Cascade Laser for Characterizing Microstructures at Ionic Liquid/Electrode Interfaces
Abstract
The Defense University Reseruách Instrumentation Program (DURIP) is designed to improve the capabilities of U.S. Universities to conduct research and to oducato scientists and engineers in selected technical areas ofimportanoe to national defense. DURIP funding provides for the acqulsition of research equipment and instrumentation for this purpose. This proposal .is for the purchase to procure and install a quantum cascade laser (QCL) system to perform and enhance research proposed in an ARO funded Young Investigator Program (YIP) project. The P.I., Professor Havorhals, of Bradley University, will use the equipment to augment and enhance research capabilities to characterize interfacial structure and dynamics between ionic liquid media and either conductive or semioonduotor electrodes. In particular, infrared reflection absorption spectroscopy (IRRAS) and surface enhanced infrared absorption (SEIRA) spectroscopy teclmiques will enable the characterization of the geometric arrangement of eleotrolyto and redox media near electrode surfaces while underácontrolled polarization conditions.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Jan 12, 2017
- Source ID
- W911NF1510324
Entities
People
- Luke Haverhals
Organizations
- Army Contracting Command
- Bradley University
- United States Army