New paper in ACS Applied Energy Materials πΊπΈπ§ͺπ₯β‘οΈπ§±ππ. In this work led by our colleagues at the University of Sydney, computational studies π»π€were performed on a Na transport on class of borohydrides, important materials for future battery technologies π. These efforts showcase the important in borohydride phase in ion conductivity, and what anion pairing is important for transport. π. Read to the paper here: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/acsaem.4c02634 #computionalchemistry #sodium #sodiumionbattery #borohydrides #dataordie

Just wrapped on some nice XAS experiments at Diamond πππ·πΆπ π€! During this beam time sleepy π₯± (@yuweii77vv ) go some excellent looking data on a range of new catalysts πββ¬ and advanced ceramics π§±. Also, holy HERFD Batman π¬π¦. Weβll be back for sure ππββοΈπββοΈπππββοΈπββοΈ. #synchrotron #synchrotronlife #synchrotronscience #xas #herfd #biomass #catalyst #ceramics #iron #nickel #cobalt #manganese #zirconium #niobium #cantstopwontstop #dataordie

Busy week last weekβ¦ so busy there arent a lot of photos π« . First, I was thrilled to visit INL π₯β’οΈ for an invited seminar and to discuss future collaborative efforts π. The latter half of the week consisted of coalition building between the DoD labs at Colorado ποΈresearch entities. Exciting times again yall π #seminar #famouspotatoes #collabs #newstuffcomingsoon #cantstopwontstop #dataordie

New paper out in the JACS ππΊπΈπ§ͺπ§βπ§βπ§βπ§ππ₯³π«‘π²π€³π. Lead by our colleagues at the University of Queensland πΈ, composite PbCsI3 - MOF glasses were synthesized for use as stable artificial photosynthesis πΏπ΄catalyst for CO2 conversion. The pervoskite exhibits visible light absorption and charge separation β‘οΈ, while the Rh catalytic sites in the MOF mimic photosystem I for CO2 fixation. Good stuff πΊπ½! Our work used synchrotron facilities at the Aussitron π¦π¦πΊ, ESRF π₯πͺπΊ, and PETRA-III πΊπ©πͺ that really made our understanding of electron transfer process possible. Great work by all βΌοΈ. Read the paper here: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/jacs.4c12619 #artificialphotosynthesis #perovskite #mof #leadhalideperovskite #rhodium #zinc #synchrotron #synchrotronlife #synchrotronscience #collabos #dataordie

New paper out in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces πΊπΈπ§ͺπ§βπ§βπ§βπ§ππ§±πππ. In a collaborative effort with our friends at AFRLβοΈ, a mechanistic study was performed to determine how the chemistry of peptide-functionalized CNTs influence their properties in detecting low concentrations of volatile organic compounds. Using a range of interface characterization techniques, we determine that peptides side chain chemistry and displacement mobility of the peptide at the CNT interface is critical for determining sensing response, even more so than similarities in polarity and dielectric properties π€π§π¬. Cool stuff π! Big thanks to the folks at SXR π¦π·οΈfor helping with the vapor dosing experiments in particular π. Read the paper here, and happy New Year ππ: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/acsami.4c14021 #peptide #cnt #voc #biosensors #acs #happynewyear #synchrotron #synchrotronscience #collabos #dataordie

See you later 2024 ββοΈπ«‘π¨. Ended with the Natural Materials and Systems AFOSR review β¨π§±π½, then off to Europe for serve as an examiner for Hippolytes PhD defense π¨βπ. Big time congrats to Hippolyte foe getting his PhD π₯³π₯³π₯³π₯³!! And way to be amazing Europe, as always π. See you in 2025 βΊοΈ#programreview #naturalmaterials #highentropy #synchrotron #synchrotronlife #synchrotronscience #whatisthenameofthisstreet #betterinbucharest #densitate? #notoes #phd #phife #betterinBCN #montpellier #cantstopwontstop #seeyouin2025 #dataordie

New paper in the Journal of Materials Chemistry A ππ§±π§ͺπ °οΈ ππ. Lead by our mates at Johns Hopkins University π©βπ« and in collaboration with the mighty mighty NREL β‘οΈ, intermetallic bimetallic electrocatalysts were studied for their use in C-N coupling reactions to form urea. By tuning π§ catalyst composition, we were able to demonstrate specific binding to NO3/NO2, a critical step in forming urea. Great work by all, and a special thanks to Bruce Ravel for helping out with experiments at NSLS-IIπ. Read the paper here : https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlehtml/2025/ta/d4ta07268e #sustainability #urea #copper #gold #electrocatalysis #synchrotron #synchrotronscience #collabos #dataordie

New paper out in Chem π§ͺπ§βπ¬π©βπ¬π¨βπ¬βοΈβοΈπππ. Lead by our colleagues at Griffith University π¦, amorphous CuSbOx catalyst were developed for the electrocatalytic reduction of CO2 to CO πβ‘οΈπ¨. Importantly, reaction modeling showcase the important role of of CO2 solubility in overall reactivity. Great work everyone π. Read the paper here: https://www.cell.com/chem/abstract/S2451-9294(24)00555-2 #sustainability #co2rr #co2 #copper #antimony #catalyst #collabos #synchrotron #synchrotronscience #dataordie

Congrats to @tarencataldo and Jhair for completing their final progress reviews, and Tanveer for passing his PhD confirmation hearing ππΎπΉπ₯³π―π―ββοΈπ―ββοΈ. Big accomplishments for all!! #phd #phlife #phdjourney #accomplishments #organophosphates #minoractinide #biomass #nottotallyuseless #dataordie

Thanks to the Thoi group at Johns Hopkins University for hosting @yuweii77vv this week π¦π π₯§π§ͺβοΈ. The crew worked on some new catalyst for converting bio acids to fuels πβ‘οΈβ½οΈ. Really good looking stuff yall, good collabs, and good times π. Keep eye out out for upcoming papers ππ«΅π. #collabos #sustainability #biomass #electrocatalysis #highentropy #doggos #idontlikedugs #baltimore #johnshopkinsuniversity #theycantstopwontstop #dataordie

Congrats to Kshitijβs for completing his PhD in Chemical Engineering ππ₯³ππππΎπ»πΎ. Great effort persevering through the trials and tribulations mate πͺποΈββοΈπβ‘οΈ. #phd #phdlife #phdcomplete #missionaccomplished #hydrogen #computationalchemistry #dataordie

Big time congrats to @haihackbarth for receiving her PhD in Chemical Engineering ππ₯³ππΎπΎπΎποΈποΈβοΈπ§±π§±π§±πππ. Great work, and great contributions to the field of polymer derived ceramics #phd #phdcomplete #phdlife #accomplishments #missionaccomplished #synchrotronlife #ceramics #dataordie

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