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  • CO₂ capture from wet flue gas using a water-stable and cost-effective metal-organic framework

    Creator:
    Loughran, Ryan P.
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    We report the use of MIL-120 as a water-stable and cost-effective metal-organic framework (MOF) for selectively capturing CO₂ from wet flue gas. Synthesized using inexpensive and environmentally benign reagents in water, MIL-120 possesses one-dimensional pores decorated with hydroxyl-bridged Al(III) ions and benzene rings with an interstitial spacing of 4.78 Å....
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    Masters Thesis
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    AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Ryan P. Loughran for the

  • New multi-functional chalcogenides for photovoltaic and thermoelectric materials

    Creator:
    Heo, Jaeseok
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    The subject of this PhD thesis is part of a research domain of great present interest in new semiconductor materials for photovoltaic and thermoelectric applications. This domain contains the elaboration and the study of both Cu-based chalcogenides bulk and thin-film samples, driven by materials design principles. One of the most...
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    energy capacity has continued to grow rapidly at rates of 10 – 60 % annually, for many technologies. In

  • Aqueous niobium chemistry at low pH : new precursors for oxide thin films

    Creator:
    Park, Deok-Hie
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    Phosphate and peroxide stabilize new oxo-hydroxo niobium clusters in water at low pH. The clusters open a new chapter in aqueous niobium chemistry under acidic conditions. The clusters also produce atomically smooth, amorphous niobium oxide phosphate (NbPOx) thin films. Reaction pathways from cluster solutions to amorphous niobium oxide phosphate solids...
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    processing enables large-scale deposition with reduced use of materials and energy. The criteria for ideal

  • Photoresist and ion-exchange chemistry of HafSOx

    Creator:
    Telecky, Alan J.
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    The chemistry of hafnium oxide based and materials are described in the context of ion exchange and lithography. HafSOx, represented by the composition HfO₂₋[subscript x](SO₄)x, is described to possess a significant capacity towards ion exchange in acidic and basic solutions, enabling films of HafSOx to be cleanly and readily be...
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    ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Alan J. Telecky for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry

  • On the Properties and Characteristics of Solution Processed Hafnium Based Thin-Films from Aqueous Precursors

    Creator:
    Decker, Shawn R.
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    Aqueous hydroxo Hf nanoclusters enable studies to identify and codify steps in the deposition of Hf-based oxide thin films from solution precursors. HfOCl2 reacts with combinations of H2O2(aq), acids, and TMAH to produce polymetal species at high pH and low pH. X-ray scattering and spectroscopic methods reveal the nature of...
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    for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry presented on June 15, 2017. Title: On the

  • Transition metal solar absorbers

    Creator:
    Altschul, Emmeline Beth
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    A new approach to the discovery of high absorbing semiconductors for solar cells was taken by working under a set of design principles and taking a systemic methodology. Three transition metal chalcogenides at varying states of development were evaluated within this framework. Iron pyrite (FeS₂) is well known to demonstrate...
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    Emmeline Beth Altschul for the degree of Master of Science in Chemistry presented on July 2, 2012 Title

  • Tracking Excited State Proton Transfer and Inhibition with Ultrafast Raman and Transient Absorption Spectroscopy

    Creator:
    Oscar, Breland G.
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    In this dissertation, excited state proton transfer (ESPT) and its inhibition in solution and protein environments are revealed using both femtosecond transient absorption (fs-TA) spectroscopy and femtosecond stimulated Raman spectroscopy (FSRS). Using a tunable Raman pump to enhance transient vibrational features of the photoacidic chromophore HPTS in methanol and methanol...
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    photoreceptor for photomotility: Photoactive yellow protein (PYP). New Journal of Chemistry 2005, 29 (4), 527

  • The chemistry and device applications of amorphous thin-film interfaces

    Creator:
    Knutson, Christopher C.
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    Solid-state amorphous materials show amazing promise in thin-film electronics. The interface-to-bulk ratio of thin films makes interfacial chemistries of these systems of utmost importance. Thin films of amorphous metals, dielectrics and semiconductors have novel chemistries that are not only based upon their elemental constituent makeup, but also based upon the...
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    ), and Gibbs free energy of formation (kcal/gm-atom) for selected oxides. χ and ΦCNL are referenced to

  • Exploring the Distinct Solution Behavior of Isostructural Polycoltanates

    Creator:
    Fullmer, Lauren
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    Polyoxometalates are a rapidly growing class of discrete metal oxide clusters with a wide range of applications including functional materials. These anionic clusters of the group V and VI transition metals are inexpensive and non-toxic. Within group V polyoxometalates, niobium and tantalum chemistry has been underdeveloped owing to their unique...
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    AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Lauren Fullmer for

  • Single crystal growth, powder synthesis and characterization of layered chalcogenide semiconductors

    Creator:
    Richard, Annette Pauline
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    This thesis presents basic studies, including structural, optical and transport measurements, on novel chalcogenide powders and single crystals. BiCuOSe crystals have been synthesized for the first time. The crystal structure of BiCuOSe has been refined and the optical band gap has been measured to be 0.83eV. Crystal structure refinements of...
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    ........................................ 3 1.4. Ideal solar cell efficiency as a function of the band gap energy for the spectral