Positron Annihilation Lifetime Spectroscopy Measurements to Elucidate Porosity of Carbon Capture Materials
NIST is using PALS to measure porosity in carbon capture materials, aiming to improve material design with AI and direct measurement techniques.
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Funder: NRC Research Associateship Programs
Due Dates: February 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 | August 1, 2025 | November 1, 2025
Funding Amounts: $82,764 stipend plus $3,000 travel allowance; 2-year term appointments at NIST
Summary: Postdoctoral fellowship at NIST to refine positron annihilation lifetime spectroscopy (PALS) for direct porosity measurement in carbon capture materials, integrating AI to guide new material synthesis.
Key Information: Open to U.S. citizens with a Ph.D. earned within the last 5 years; applications require prior contact with NIST advisers; NIST participates in February and August review cycles only.
Description
This postdoctoral research opportunity at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) focuses on advancing positron annihilation lifetime spectroscopy (PALS) techniques to directly measure porosity in carbon capture materials. Porosity is a critical parameter influencing the performance of novel carbon capture materials such as metal-organic frameworks and carbon capture membranes, but it is challenging to measure directly. PALS is a novel and promising method to investigate voids or pores in various materials and environments.
The research aims to demonstrate the effectiveness of PALS in model carbon capture systems and collaborate with researchers employing artificial intelligence to accelerate discovery and guide the synthesis of new materials. Candidates with experience in fabricating and characterizing carbon capture materials are especially encouraged to apply.
