The Environmental Catalysis Lab at Catalysis Cluster and CECE department, UCF, has two opening positions for undergraduate students from EXCEL/COMPASS. We are an interdisciplinary research lab, working on the development of catalyst materials for vehicle emission control, indoor air purification, CO2 reduction, and small hydrocarbon activation/conversion. These two positions are to conduct catalyst synthesis, evaluation, and reaction mechanism study using surface science, physical and chemical methods. The target is to maximize the loading of active single sites of precious metal catalysts achieving high pollutant removal efficiency and maintain high hydrothermal stability. Los of hands on experience on material synthesis and instrument operation will be obtained in this study. Students with high interest in chemistry, chemical engineering, surface science, material science, environmental engineering are encouraged to apply.
Project Dates
Start Date: 1/8/2024 - End Date: 4/28/2024
Students Needed
Type of Project
Individual
Student Responsibilities
The students working in the lab will be conducting environmental catalyst synthesis, evaluation, and reaction mechanism study using surface science, physical and chemical methods. High quality publication can be expected later on if project goes well and the team work with graduate students or postdoc fellow succeeds.
Time Commitment
10 hours per week hour(s)
Student Requirements
Students with high interest in chemistry, chemical engineering, surface science, material science, environmental engineering, and willing to perform hands-on lab work are encouraged to apply.
Interested in Working With the Following Programs
For EXCEL URE Students Only
Additional Notes