NIST Sorbent Measurements for Direct Air Capture (DAC) of Carbon Dioxide
NIST seeks proposals to improve measurement techniques for characterizing and enhancing sorbent materials used in direct air capture of carbon dioxide.
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NRC Research Associateship Programs has archived this opportunity.
Funder: NRC Research Associateship Programs
Due Dates: February 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 | August 1, 2025 | November 1, 2025
Funding Amounts: $82,764 base stipend plus $3,000 travel allowance; typical appointment duration 2 years.
Summary: Supports postdoctoral research to advance measurement science for characterizing and improving sorbent materials used in direct air capture of CO₂ at NIST.
Key Information: Open to U.S. citizens with a doctoral degree earned within the last 5 years; requires contacting a NIST Research Adviser prior to applying.
Description
This fellowship opportunity, offered through the NRC Research Associateship Programs at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), focuses on advancing measurement science related to sorbent materials for Direct Air Capture (DAC) of carbon dioxide. DAC is a critical technology for mitigating greenhouse gas emissions and achieving net-zero carbon dioxide emissions, especially for "hard-to-avoid" sources such as agriculture, transportation, and heating/cooling in extreme climates.
The program seeks proposals that push the boundaries of existing measurement techniques to better characterize and improve sorbent materials under realistic atmospheric conditions, including varying temperature, pressure, and humidity. Research may involve novel systems to study transient adsorption properties (e.g., dynamic column breakthrough), adsorption chemistry (e.g., diffuse reflectance FTIR spectroscopy), and sorbent aging processes.
This fellowship provides an opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research in a federal laboratory setting, contributing to climate mitigation efforts through improved DAC technologies.
