RAP opportunity at National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST
Polymer Membranes and Sorbents for CO2 Capture
Location
Material Measurement Laboratory, Materials Science and Engineering Division
opportunity |
location |
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50.64.21.C0762 |
Gaithersburg, MD |
NIST only participates in the February and August reviews.
Advisers
name |
email |
phone |
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Christopher M. Stafford |
chris.stafford@nist.gov |
301.975.4368 |
Jeremiah Woodcock |
jww@nist.gov |
301 975 0406 |
Description
Polymer-based membranes and sorbents play a critical role in CO2 removal/sequestration, either from point source emissions or direct air capture. We are developing advanced measurement methods that assess the structure-processing-performance properties of polymer-based membranes and sorbents under application-relevant conditions. Specially, we are studying the effect of polymer chemistry, morphology, and dynamics on the molecular-level binding and/or transport of CO2 into and across the polymer material. Materials of interest include mixed-matrix membranes, facilitated transport membranes, and solid-polymer sorbents. Relevant measurement platforms include vibrational (FTIR) spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, quartz crystal microbalance (QCM), inverse gas chromatography (IGC), x-ray and neutron scattering (SAXS, SANS, QENS), and nanocalorimetry.
key words
polymer; membranes; sorbents; carbon dioxide; capture
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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