Jian-zhi Hu

The Transformation of Tetrahedral to Octahedral Coordination in Anions of Interest in High-Level Tank Waste

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Jian-zhi Hu

Project type

Large-Scale EMSL Research

We propose to use nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), Raman and Fourier transform-infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy in combination with computational modeling to study the conversion of soluble tetrahedral…

In-situ High Field, High Resolution NMR Spectroscopy

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Jian-zhi Hu

A magic angle turning (MAT) solid state NMR probe with discrete sample rotation is proposed so that a combination of temperature, pressure, and flow control is possible while a high resolution…

In Situ Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Investigations of Trapping Mechanisms in CO2 Storage

Lead Institution

Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory

Principal Investigator

David Hoyt

Global increases in carbon emissions and the rapid decrease in energy securities have resulted in an increased global commitment to develop technology for stabilizing CO2 released into the…

Further development and demonstration of a high-pressure magic angle spinning (MAS) probe for use in nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR)

Lead Institution

Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory

Principal Investigator

David Hoyt

Through a multiyear LDRD effort on the Carbon Sequestration Initiative, a new MAS probe was developed for NMR analysis of materials that would potentially be used in underground CO2 sequestration…

Multinuclear NMR Studies of and Earth and Energy Systems

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Karl Mueller

A team of researchers at PNNL carries out studies that utilize high-resolution nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy in areas of national need for Basic Energy Sciences (BES). The research…

In-situ High Field, High Resolution NMR Spectroscopy

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Jian-zhi Hu

A magic angle turning (MAT) solid state NMR probe with discrete sample rotation is proposed so that a combination of temperature, pressure, and flow control is possible while a high resolution…

NMR and Computational Studies of Chemical Transformations at Complex Interfaces for Catalytic Applications

Lead Institution

University of Alabama

Principal Investigator

David Dixon

Project type

Large-Scale EMSL Research

Catalysis science is at the core of many of the DOE's programs including its core energy mission. Catalysts, both homogeneous and heterogeneous, facilitate the control of chemical reactions by…

The Role of Interfacial Water on Mineral Transformations in Wet Supercritical CO2

Lead Institution

Washington State University

Principal Investigator

Andrew Felmy

Project type

Large-Scale EMSL Research

We propose a comprehensive experimental and theoretical investigation of the molecular mechanisms governing the role of interfacial water in the reactivity of mineral phases in supercritical carbon…

Fundamentals of (Mixed) Transition Metal Oxides for Chemical Transformations

Lead Institution

Washington State University

Principal Investigator

Yong Wang

The main objective of the proposal is to tackle the fundamental issues associated with molecular transformations of biomass derived oxygenates (e.g., alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, and carboxylic …

NMR Study of Effects and Mechanisms of Mechanical Activation on Hydrogen Sorption/Desorption of Nanoscale Lithium Nitrides

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Z. Gary Yang

Project type

Capability Research

Recently our proposal on "Effects and Mechanisms of Mechaincal Activation on Hydroegn Sorption/Desorption of Nanoscale Lithium Nitrides" has won DOE-EE?s "Grand Challenge" Award…

Early Transition Metal Oxides as Catalysts: Crossing Scales from Clusters to Single Crystals to Functioning Materials

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Charles Peden

Project type

Large-Scale EMSL Research

Current commercial heterogeneous catalysts are structurally and chemically complex and measurements on them can seldom be interpreted with atomic-level precision. This is especially so for supported…

Probing the Mesoscale Structure at Complex Electrode-Electrolyte Interfaces

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Vijayakumar Murugesan

Project type

Large-Scale EMSL Research

Molecular interactions at electrode-electrolyte interface are pivotal to the modern energy storage/conversion and microelectronic devices. However, our predictive understanding about the impact of…

Investigating Interfacial Interactions in Multivalent Battery Technologies

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Vijayakumar Murugesan

The proposed research will advance fundamental knowledge about novel battery materials and address critical needs for predictive understanding of multivalent ion based energy storage systems. The…

NMR Study of Effects and Mechanisms of Mechanical Activation on Hydrogen Sorption/Desorption of Nanoscale Lithium Nitrides

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Z. Gary Yang

Project type

Capability Research

Recently our proposal on "Effects and Mechanisms of Mechanical Activation on Hydrogen Sorption/Desorption of Nanoscale Lithium Nitrides" has won DOE-EE?s "Grand Challenge" Award…

(gc3568)Computational Design of Catalysts: The Control of Chemical Transformation

Lead Institution

University of Alabama

Principal Investigator

David Dixon

Project type

Capability Research

The petroleum and chemical industries contribute ~$500 billion to the GNP of the U.S. These industries rely for their financial well being on their ability to produce new products by using energy…

In-situ MAS NMR Investigations on Catalytic Conversion of Biogenic Molecules in the Presence and Absence of Water

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Jian-zhi Hu

Project type

Large-Scale EMSL Research

The catalyzed conversion of biomass to hydrocarbon energy carriers requires a cascade of reactions that deconstruct and reduce the polymeric, highly oxofunctionalized biomass material. This chemistry…

Characterization of Energy Storage Systems Using In Situ and Ex Situ Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Jian-zhi Hu

Fundamental research in beyond Lithium ion battery has been limited and an in-situ NMR method to probe transient electrochemical reactions has yet to be developed. We propose to develop unique in…

EMSL Science Overview

Jian-zhi Hu

Projects

The Transformation of Tetrahedral to Octahedral Coordination in Anions of Interest in High-Level Tank Waste

In-situ High Field, High Resolution NMR Spectroscopy

In Situ Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Investigations of Trapping Mechanisms in CO2 Storage

Further development and demonstration of a high-pressure magic angle spinning (MAS) probe for use in nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR)

Multinuclear NMR Studies of and Earth and Energy Systems

In-situ High Field, High Resolution NMR Spectroscopy

NMR and Computational Studies of Chemical Transformations at Complex Interfaces for Catalytic Applications

The Role of Interfacial Water on Mineral Transformations in Wet Supercritical CO2

Fundamentals of (Mixed) Transition Metal Oxides for Chemical Transformations

NMR Study of Effects and Mechanisms of Mechanical Activation on Hydrogen Sorption/Desorption of Nanoscale Lithium Nitrides

Early Transition Metal Oxides as Catalysts: Crossing Scales from Clusters to Single Crystals to Functioning Materials

Probing the Mesoscale Structure at Complex Electrode-Electrolyte Interfaces

Investigating Interfacial Interactions in Multivalent Battery Technologies

NMR Study of Effects and Mechanisms of Mechanical Activation on Hydrogen Sorption/Desorption of Nanoscale Lithium Nitrides

(gc3568)Computational Design of Catalysts: The Control of Chemical Transformation

In-situ MAS NMR Investigations on Catalytic Conversion of Biogenic Molecules in the Presence and Absence of Water

Characterization of Energy Storage Systems Using In Situ and Ex Situ Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy