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Fei Gao

Institution
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Projects

(gc2392)Immobilization of Radionuclides in Oxides

Lead Institution
University of Iceland
Principal Investigator
Hannes Jonsson
Project type
Capability Research
We will carry out a series of theoretical calculations related to the immobilization of radionuclides in oxides, both crystalline and amorphous. The principal questions that will be addressed are: …

Modeling charge transport and interfacial chemistry at the nanoscale

Lead Institution
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Principal Investigator
Ram Devanathan
Project type
Large-Scale EMSL Research
Understanding charge transfer, charge transport and molecular transport in nanomaterials and interfaces in solids (such as grain boundaries, interfaces in multilayer materials, and hydrophilic…

Evolution of Defects and Interfaces in Ceramics under Irradiation

Lead Institution
University of Tennessee
Principal Investigator
William Weber
Project type
Large-Scale EMSL Research
The proposed work is to develop atomic-level understanding of the production and evolution of defects and interfaces in ceramics under ion and electron irradiation. Research will also focus on the…

Computer Simulation of Radiation Effects in Zircon

Lead Institution
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Principal Investigator
Ram Devanathan
Project type
Exploratory Research
Zircon is an extremely durable mineral proposed as a crystalline host for the disposal of high actinide waste forms. In order to minimize the release of actinides to the environment, it is essential…

Development of Self-Healing Materials through Rational Design of Interfaces

Lead Institution
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Principal Investigator
Ram Devanathan
Project type
Exploratory Research
This research proposal aims to integrate experimental and modeling efforts to advance the fundamental science of interfaces, such as nanoparticle surfaces, to understand the process of self-healing…

Rational Design of Ceramic Interfaces for Environmental Technologies

Lead Institution
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Principal Investigator
Ram Devanathan
Project type
Large-Scale EMSL Research
The aim of this research proposal is to advance the fundamental science needed to safely immobilize nuclear waste in durable ceramic matrices. Crystalline ceramics, including polyphase materials,…

Defects, Defect Processes and Ion-Solid Interactions in Ceramics

Lead Institution
University of Tennessee
Principal Investigator
William Weber
Project type
Capability Research
This research will develop a fundamental understanding of the defects, complex dynamic defect processes, and ion-solid interactions in SiC, GaN, ZrSiO4, Gd2TiO7, SrTiO3, and other crystalline…