Purified Nanotubes for Intrinsic Property Measurement
This grant aims to improve nanotube separation and optical characterization to better understand their properties for advanced applications.
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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 stipend plus $3,000 travel allowance; typical appointment duration 2 years.
Summary: Postdoctoral fellowship to advance separation technology and optical characterization of purified carbon nanotubes for intrinsic property measurement and advanced applications.
Key Information: Open to U.S. citizens with a Ph.D. earned within the last 5 years; research conducted on-site at NIST in Gaithersburg, MD.
Description
This postdoctoral research opportunity at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) focuses on the intrinsic property measurement of purified carbon nanotubes. Carbon nanotubes are highly valued for their exceptional strength and electrical properties, making them promising candidates for advanced applications such as biological sensors and flexible conductive coatings. The project aims to improve the separation technology to isolate nanotubes by single length and diameter populations and to enhance optical characterization using multiple metrologies including absorption, fluorescence, Raman, and scattering techniques. The goal is to generate specific knowledge and demonstrate achievable nanotube properties beyond theoretical predictions, supporting the development and selection of nanotubes for cutting-edge applications.
