Optical Studies of Catalysts and Fuel Cells
This grant funds optical techniques like infrared and Raman spectroscopy to study and improve fuel cell and catalyst materials for better power generation.
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NRC Research Associateship Programs has archived this opportunity.
Funder: NRC Research Associateship Programs
Due Dates: May 1, 2025
Funding Amounts: $99,200 stipend plus $3,000 travel allowance; relocation assistance and health insurance available.
Summary: Fellowship supporting postdoctoral research using optical techniques like infrared and Raman spectroscopy to study and improve fuel cell and catalyst materials for power generation and storage.
Key Information: Open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents; postdoctoral applicants only; research conducted at Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, DC.
Description
This fellowship opportunity at the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) supports postdoctoral researchers to develop and apply advanced optical methods to characterize and improve power generation and storage systems. Research focuses on techniques such as near-infrared thermal imaging, FTIR emission spectroscopy of solid oxide fuel cells, and molecular spectroscopy to study emerging materials like sulfur-tolerant electrodes for polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells. The program emphasizes in situ, real-time optical methods including thermal imaging, Raman, and infrared spectroscopy to detect and analyze intermediates and material processes within electrode assemblies.
The research aims to advance understanding and performance of catalysts and fuel cells, contributing to improved energy technologies.
