RAP opportunity at National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST
Modulating quantum structure of 1D materials by covalent surface chemistry
Location
Material Measurement Laboratory, Materials Science and Engineering Division
| opportunity |
location |
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| 50.64.21.C0381 |
Gaithersburg, MD |
NIST only participates in the February and August reviews.
Advisers
| name |
email |
phone |
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| Ming Zheng |
ming.zheng@nist.gov |
301.975.8995 |
Description
One-dimensional molecules such as single-wall carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) offer a unique opportunity to create via covalent surface chemistry new quantum states such as single-photon emitting state (Kartik and Zheng, 2017), and high-temperature organic superconducting state (Little, 1964). Recent progress in controlled modification of SWCNTs using ordered DNA wrapping ( Zheng et al, 2019) provides a facile route to explore such chemistry. This research opportunity aims at applying photo- and redox-chemistry of DNA to obtain programmable covalent surface modification of SWCNTs. The reaction products will be characterized by optical spectroscopy techniques (absorption, fluorescence, resonance Raman, circular dichroism etc.).
References:
K Srinivasan and M Zheng, Nature Photonics 11, 535, 2017
W.A. Little Physical Review, 134, A1416, 1964
Y Zheng et al. ACS Nano, 13, 8222, 2019
key words
quantum structure, carbon nanotubes, 1D quantum materials, surface chemistry, superconductors, single photon emitters
Eligibility
Citizenship:
Open to U.S. citizens
Level:
Open to Postdoctoral applicants
Stipend
| Base Stipend |
Travel Allotment |
Supplementation |
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| $82,764.00 |
$3,000.00 |
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