Daniel Gaspar

Early Transition Metal Oxides as Catalysts (Kay's BES/Chemical Physics-Catalysis WBS0502 of Peden's BES-Chemical Transformations at Complex Interfaces, PNNL Scope #47319)

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

R. Smith

Project type

Exploratory Research

Propose to study the catalytic and surface chemistry of transition metal oxides. We will use molecular beam and surface science techniques to grow and study novel oxide materials. We will focus on…

Use of SEM/EDX Analysis to Study the Oxidation of Aerosol by Hydroxyl Radical

Lead Institution

University of California, Irvine

Principal Investigator

Barbara Finlayson-Pitts

Project type

Exploratory Research

Unique chemistry at the air-water interface between chloride ion in sea salt aerosol and the hydroxyl radical (OH) has been suggested to play a major role in the production of increased levels of…

Structure-Property Relationships in Thin Film Energy Conversion Materials and Coatings

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Dean Matson

Project type

Large-Scale EMSL Research

We propose to use of EMSL surface analysis, electron microscopy, laser spectroscopy and other analytical capabilities to characterize nanoscale organic and inorganic materials and hybrid thin film…

Understanding Particle Generation and the Risk of Occupational Exposure and Environmental Release of Nanoparticles During Processing of Nanocomposite Materials

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Daniel Gaspar

Project type

Exploratory Research

Understanding the potential impacts of nanotechnology on human health and the environment requires an understanding of the potential for release and exposure of potentially toxic nanomaterials during…

Fate and transport of titanium dioxide through freshwater ecosystems

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Ann Miracle

Project type

Exploratory Research

This project will identify and quantify titanium dioxide (titania, TiO2) nanoparticles and its subsequent mass balance in environmental media (i.e., water, sediment and benthic/sediment dwelling…

Fate and transport of titanium dioxide through freshwater ecosystems

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Ann Miracle

Project type

Large-Scale EMSL Research

This project will identify and quantify titanium dioxide (titania, TiO2) nanoparticles and its subsequent mass balance in environmental media (i.e., water, sediment and benthic/sediment dwelling…

Addressing Challenges in Nanoscale Characterization

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Daniel Gaspar

Project type

Large-Scale EMSL Research

Nanoscale materials offer the promise of significant advances in fields as diverse as the production, storage and efficient use of energy, sensing and environmental remediation. The characterization…

Microsampling Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer Development

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Helen Kreuzer

Project type

Exploratory Research

We are using a combination of laser ablation, catalytic reactor technology, and systems engineering to develop a novel device that converts the O and H in solid organic samples to CO and H2,…

Structure-Property and Interfacial Relationships in Thin Film Energy Conversion Materials and Coatings

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Dean Matson

Project type

Large-Scale EMSL Research

We propose to use of EMSL surface analysis, electron microscopy, laser spectroscopy and other analytical capabilities to characterize nanoscale organic and inorganic materials and hybrid thin film…

Atomically Resolved Studies of Transition Metal Oxides

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Zdenek Dohnalek

Project type

Exploratory Research

STM and AFM studies will be conducted on surfaces of small crystalline domains and epitaxially grown thin TMO films such as &#947;-WO3(001), TiO2(110), and V2O5/TiO2(110). Such studies give…

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