Anastassia Alexandrova

Investigation of Aromatic and Other Novel Gas Phase Atomic Clusters and Molecules

Lead Institution

Utah State University

Principal Investigator

Alexander Boldyrev

Project type

Capability Research

In this user proposal, we combine experimental studies and theoretical calculations to probe the electronic structures of an array of novel gas phase clusters. Our primary interests are metal…

Multi-scale modeling of catalytic interfaces based on 2-D sub-nano surface-deposited clusters

Lead Institution

University of California, Los Angeles

Principal Investigator

Anastassia Alexandrova

Project type

Exploratory Research

The ultimate objective of the proposed research is fundamental understanding and design of novel catalytic interfaces based on ultra-small, sub-nano surface-deposited clusters (i-SNSDC), with a…

Surface-supported sub-nano clusters as catalysts

Lead Institution

University of California, Los Angeles

Principal Investigator

Anastassia Alexandrova

Project type

Exploratory Research

The ultimate objective of the proposed research is fundamental understanding and design of novel catalytic interfaces based on ultra-small, sub-nano surface-deposited clusters, with a particular…

Surface-mounted bi-metallic sub-nano clusters as catalysts for endothermic cooling

Lead Institution

University of California, Los Angeles

Principal Investigator

Anastassia Alexandrova

Project type

Exploratory Research

The ultimate objective of the proposed research is understanding and design of novel catalytic surfaces based on sub-nano surface-deposited clusters, with a particular application to hydrogenation/de…

Coking- and sintering-resistant surface-mounted sub-nano cluster catalysts of endothermic cooling

Lead Institution

University of California, Los Angeles

Principal Investigator

Anastassia Alexandrova

Project type

Exploratory Research

The ultimate objective of the proposed research is understanding and design of novel catalytic surfaces based on sub-nano surface-deposited clusters, with a particular application to dehydrogenation…

Coking- and sintering-resistant surface-mounted sub-nano cluster catalysts of endothermic cooling

Lead Institution

University of California, Los Angeles

Principal Investigator

Anastassia Alexandrova

Metallic nanoclusters have been found to be superb catalysts, offering the possibility of using a reduced amount of precious metals. Therefore, these catalysts might be the key to achieve cheaper and…

EMSL Science Overview

Anastassia Alexandrova

Projects

Investigation of Aromatic and Other Novel Gas Phase Atomic Clusters and Molecules

Multi-scale modeling of catalytic interfaces based on 2-D sub-nano surface-deposited clusters

Surface-supported sub-nano clusters as catalysts

Surface-mounted bi-metallic sub-nano clusters as catalysts for endothermic cooling

Coking- and sintering-resistant surface-mounted sub-nano cluster catalysts of endothermic cooling

Coking- and sintering-resistant surface-mounted sub-nano cluster catalysts of endothermic cooling