Surface Adsorption and Spectroscopic Analysis Instrument Suite for Synthesis and Characterization of Novel Catalytic Metal-Organic Framework Thin Films
Abstract
New materials and material fabrication methods are critical for the US Army and overall DoD strategic initiatives. A current acute challenge for DoD, and for the Army in particular, is identifying and fabricating materials that can abate or protect personnel from chemical hazards, including chemical warfare agents and toxic chemical species, while maintaining or improving soldier burden and performance capacity. For this project, we seek to acquire a set of experimental tools that that will improve and advance DoD fundamental research and research education at NC State University. The proposed Spectroscopic and Surface Analysis Instrument Suite, including new high through-put surface adsorption characterization and infrared transmission spectrometer integrate with existing equipment to create new state-of-the-art in-situ spectroscopic analysis capability and modernize surface adsorption analysis capability for active research students. It will also support students and postdocs researching on micro/meso-porous carbon and polymers funded through several private industry research grants and contracts. The requested equipment will also substantially improve research capacity within NC State University, and the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering in particular, where access to surface adsorption characterization tools is currently limited.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Oct 15, 2018
- Source ID
- W911NF1710166
Entities
People
- Gregory N Parsons
Organizations
- Army Contracting Command
- North Carolina State University
- United States Army