Mark Engelhard | Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory

Toward a Catalyst Digital Twin

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Nicholas Nelson

Project type

Contracted Time

The chemical potential of atomically dispersed transition metal atoms (adatoms) is well known to determine catalyst structure and mediate its structural evolution during reaction through the…

Surface and Interface Studies of Photochemically Initiated Immobilization

Lead Institution

Portland State University

Principal Investigator

Mingdi Yan

Project type

Large-Scale EMSL Research

The ability to precisely control surface and interface properties is of paramount importance in applications ranging from catalysis, adhesion, sensing, to nanoscale devices. Critical to these…

Experimental and Theoretical Studies of Reaction Pathways for the Breakdown of Chlorinated Hydrocarbon Molecules by Metal and Metal Oxide Nanoparticles(including PNNL Scope # 42184/44076, Baer/Amonette/Tratnyek Nano-Fe BES/EMSP project)

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

James Amonette

Project type

Large-Scale EMSL Research

Metal and metal-oxide nanoparticles have been shown to have high reactivity towards a variety of chemical species, including chlorinated hydrocarbons and reducible oxyanions that frequently…

The role of U(V) during heterogeneous reduction of aqueous U(VI) to U(IV).

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Eugene Ilton

Project type

Exploratory Research

This proposal is being submitted in response to the Science theme call: Biogeochemistry and Subsurface Science, understanding the chemistry of radionuclides in the subsurface. It directly relates to…

TiO2 photocatalyst poisoning/contamination TAP project

Lead Institution

Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Mark Engelhard

Puralytics makes a water treatment system using UV-activated photoctalysis to remove organic and other contaminates from water. The photocatalytic material is becoming de-activated/contaminated by…

A Computational Investigation of Ethanol Synthesis from Biomass-derived Syngas Using Rh-based Catalysts on a Carbon Support

Lead Institution

Archer Daniels Midland Company

Principal Investigator

Karl Albrecht

Project type

Limited Scope

Lab-scale fixed bed reactor testing has demonstrated significant differences in the behavior of catalysts on alternative supports (e.g. carbon versus silica). To work to explain some of these…

Proof-of-principle work using CeO2 as an analogue to understand surface species and interactions between adsorbed chloride and water on stored PuO2

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Carolyn Pearce

Project type

Limited Scope

Radiation induced degradation of chlorinated polymers, such as poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC), used historically in packaging of plutonium oxide (PuO2), has led to chloride-contaminated PuO2, which…

Test Measurements and Approaches for Enhancing Information Available from Surface Analysis of Oxides, nanoparticles and organic materials analysis

Lead Institution

Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Donald Baer

Project type

Large-Scale EMSL Research

This activity involves extending the state of the art in surface analysis by expanding the understanding of equipment capability, testing new approaches to instrument calibration, operation and data…

Investigating the Correlation Among Properties, Morphology and Composition of Multimetallic Alloy and Core-shell Nanoparticles and Novel Nanostructures

Lead Institution

State University of New York at Binghamton

Principal Investigator

Chuan-Jian Zhong

Project type

Large-Scale EMSL Research

This USER proposal seeks the support of the EMSL User facilities for the study of nanostructural properties and compositions of metal and alloy nanoparticles using High-Resolution Transmission…

Determination of Changes in Surface Chemistry of SOFC Seal Materials

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Jeffry Stevenson

Project type

Limited Scope

Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC) have emerged as a clean and efficient technology for the direct conversion of hydrocarbons and coal-derived fuels to electrical energy. The key feature of the SOFC is…

Study of Kinetics of Oxide Scale Formation in air on Nicrofer-6025HT for Clean Coal Energy Delivery and other High Temperature Applications using XPS

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Jens Darsell

Project type

Exploratory Research

Oxygen separation membranes for clean coal energy delivery in advanced coal based power plants rely on use of solid state electronic and ionic conductors which operate at temperatures in the range…

Preparation of Novel Catalytic Materials Using Soft- and Reactive Landing of Ions

Lead Institution

National Dong Hwa University

Principal Investigator

Wen-Ping Peng

Project type

Large-Scale EMSL Research

The proposed work is focused on obtaining a molecular-level understanding of the structure-reactivity relationships of catalytically active small metal clusters and organometallic molecules deposited…

XPS Surface Analysis of Metal Coupons

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Jerome Birnbaum

A series of metal coupons will undergo heat treatments under varying conditons in a separate PNNL laboratory from EMSL. Following the treatment the coupons will be delivered to Mark Engelhard to…

Characterization of Nb Films

Lead Institution

Hewlett-Packard Company

Principal Investigator

Douglas Ohlberg

3-D chemical imaging of HP supplied Nb oxide and Nb nitride thin films. These films will be prepared using the EMSL FEI Helios Nanolab dual-beam focused ion beam/scanning electron microscopy (FIB/SEM…

Test Measurements and Approaches for Enhancing Information Available from Surface Analysis of Oxides, nanoparticles and organic materials

Lead Institution

Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Donald Baer

This activity involves extending the state of the art in surface analysis by expanding the understanding of equipment capability, testing new approaches to instrument calibration, operation and data…

Hydrogen Production-(Steam Reforming of hydrocarbons including methane, propane, gasoline, jet fuel and biomass derived products)

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Robert Dagle

Project type

Large-Scale EMSL Research

Hydrogen Production-(Steam Reforming of hydrocarbons including methane, propane, gasoline, jet fuel and biomass derived products)

Medical Plastic Surface Characterization

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

James Holbery

Project type

Limited Scope

This project will characterize polymer materials that are to be used in a proprietary medical device for diabetes treatment

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory's Technology Assistance Program

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Gary Spanner

Project type

Exploratory Research

The Energy Policy Act of 2005 mandates that the United States' national laboratories offer technology assistance to small businesses. The Technology Assistance Program (TAP) operated by the…

Develop fundamental surface science characterization data for use in improving mixed alcohol synthesis catalysts via Computational Investigation of Ethanol Synthesis from Biomass-derived Syngas Using Rh-based Catalysts

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Shawn Kathmann

Project type

Exploratory Research

Novel catalyst design is essential and combined experimental and theoretical/computational catalysis can provide the essential mechanisms, influence of promoters, energetics, selectivity, and…

Characterization of Ore Components

Lead Institution

Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Theva Thevuthasan

Rocks pieces, ground rocks and moss with sand need to be assayed using particle induced x-ray emission, x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy. The elements in these…

Hydro-Biogeochemical Process Dynamics in the Groundwater-Surface Water Interaction Zone

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

John Zachara

This is a renewal proposal for a previous collaborative effort between the PNNL Scientific Focus Area (SFA) and EMSL.PNNL Scientific Focus Area. The PNNL SFA will develop a predictive understanding…

Nanoparticles-Based Biosensors for Detection of Environmental Biomarkers

Lead Institution

Washington State University

Principal Investigator

Yuehe Lin

Project type

Large-Scale EMSL Research

Human exposure to toxic chemical agents (i.e. pesticides, nerve agents) and infectious agents, such as pathogens, may have some immune response, which is composed of both cellular and acellular…

Detailed Characterization of Arsenic Adsorptive Media

Lead Institution

Battelle Columbus

Principal Investigator

Daniel Kremser

Project type

Exploratory Research

Adsorptive media are being evaluated and demonstrated by the U.S.EPA for their effectiveness for arsenic removal from small drinking water supplies. Data collected from an EPA-funded, multi-column…

Exploring the crick-tip mechanisms driving environmental degradation of alloys through controlled oxidation study of alloyed nanoparticles

Lead Institution

Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Chongmin Wang

Project type

Exploratory Research

Nanoparticles offer a unique way to observe the formation of small voids produced by vacancy injection during early stages of oxidation without sample cutting or polishing. Recent work at PNNL on…

Analysis of corrosion products, TAP project request #11-46

Lead Institution

Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Mark Engelhard

This goal of this TAP project is to identify the composition and source of unexpected metal corrosion products.

MgO-based double salt absorbent for warm temperature CO2 capture

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

David King

CO2 absorbent development also has gained attention for syngas clean up from fossil fuel power plants, and other industrial areas which produce a highly concentrated stream of CO2 as a byproduct,…

Combined Surface Characterization and Computation Study of a LaxZryOz Catalyst for the Catalytic Upgrading of Biomass-derived Compounds into Biofuels and Renewable Chemicals

Lead Institution

Archer Daniels Midland Company

Principal Investigator

Karl Albrecht

Catalytic upgrading of biomass is a challenging task in part because of the presence of water. Many conventional catalysts were developed for petroleum-based feedstocks. Often these catalysts are…

Biological Templates f or Synthesis of Ordered Ceramic Nanostructures

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Yongsoon Shin

Project type

Large-Scale EMSL Research

The synthesis of nano-architectured materials continues to be an evolving research area in nanoscience and nanotechnology because structural complexity enables often unexpected physical and chemical…

Accelerated Fuel-Cladding Interaction Study using Surrogate Materials

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Charles Henager

Project type

Exploratory Research

A Lab-level LDRD study on acceleration of fuel-cladding science is developing a miniature specimen test capability using HT-9 cladding material and ZrO2 with and without Ga doping as nuclear fuel…

Develop fundamental surface science characterization data for use in improving mixed alcohol synthesis catalysts via Computational Investigation of Ethanol Synthesis from Biomass-derived Syngas Using Rh-based Catalysts

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Shawn Kathmann

Project type

Exploratory Research

Novel catalyst design is essential and combined experimental and theoretical/computational catalysis can provide the essential mechanisms, influence of promoters, energetics, selectivity, and…

Catalyst and Material Development for Warm Cleanup of Biomass or Coal-Derived Syngas: Tar, Methane, Inorganic Contaminant Species, and CO2 Removal

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Robert Dagle

Project type

Exploratory Research

Syngas from biomass or coal has many applications in the area of catalytic fuels and chemicals synthesis, as well as hydrogen production for petroleum refineries, ammonia synthesis and for fuel cell…

Role of Microenvironments and Transition Zones in Subsurface Reactive Contaminant Transport

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

James McKinley

This is a renewal proposal for a previous collaborative effort between the PNNL Scientific Focus Area (SFA) and EMSL. The research proposed will resolve critical Hanford and basic subsurface science…

Towards a metabolic model of circadian clock control of metabolism in Neurospora crassa.

Lead Institution

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Principal Investigator

Jennifer Hurley

Project type

Large-Scale EMSL Research

Biofuel production using cellulases extracted from fungi has the potential to be a major resource to replace fossil fuels and regulating the synthesis of these and other enzymes is crucial for the…

Development of Alternative and Durable High Performance Cathode Supports for PEM Fuel Cells

Lead Institution

Washington State University

Principal Investigator

Yong Wang

Project type

Large-Scale EMSL Research

The poor durability of cathode supports and catalysts in proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) is a key technical barrier for stationary and transportation applications. Carbon support…

Functional Materials for Separation and Sensing

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Jay Grate

Project type

Large-Scale EMSL Research

A large number of mission areas of the US. DOE demand functional materials that will meet the operational requirements of targeted applications. Indeed, innovative solutions to pressing national…

Quantitative Characterization of Surface Plasmon-Enhanced Electromagnetic Fields on Ag Nanostructures by Two-photon Photoemission Electron Microscopy

Lead Institution

University of Florida

Principal Investigator

Wei Wei

Project type

Large-Scale EMSL Research

Achieving a precise correlation between the localized optical properties and the local geometry of nanostructures will significantly advance the understanding of the nature and origin of nano…

Development of Catalysts for the Selective Conversion of Biomass Derived Products to Fuels

Lead Institution

Virginia Polytechnic Institute

Principal Investigator

Ayman Karim

Project type

Exploratory Research

The large increase in energy demand by emerging economies and the environmental concerns over the use of fossil fuels has led to the focus on renewable energy sources such as biomass. Several…

Characterization of the bio-oil hydrotreating catalysts

Lead Institution

Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Mark Engelhard

PNNL is working on an EERE international collaboration project to exchange scientific and technical information on biomass feedstock production and conversion to biofuels with China and additionally…

Well-defined metal-oxide catalysts to understand fundamental chemical transformations of biomass-derived molecules

Lead Institution

Washington State University

Principal Investigator

Yong Wang

Project type

Large-Scale EMSL Research

Detailed, accurate and unambiguous structure/function relationships in metal-oxide catalyzed reactions are essential in the design of efficient catalysts for the conversion of biomass-derived…

Field emission SEM of anode supported YSZ fuel cells poisoned by Cr

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Steven Simner

Project type

Exploratory Research

Cr voltatilization from SOFC alloy interconnects causes rapid degradation of SOFC catrhodes. We have purposefully doped cathodes with different Cr-containing compounds (relevant to SOFCs) to…

Synthesis of Nanostructured Materials and Cluster-Assembled Materials

Lead Institution

Brown University

Principal Investigator

Lai-Sheng Wang

Project type

Large-Scale EMSL Research

This proposal is a continuation of research under EMSL User Proposal #21790. This program is focused on exploratory syntheses of anionic metal clusters based on our gas-phase studies. A long…

Nano- and Atomic-Level Engineered Adsorbent, Catalyst, and Membrane Materials for Energy and Environmental Application

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Wei Liu

Project type

Large-Scale EMSL Research

This proposal is to gain access to EMSL resources for processing and characterization of highly-engineered solid adsorbent, catalyst and membrane materials, and to develop correlation of their…

Correlation of Composition, Microstructure, and Strain at InGaN/GaN Interfaces with Optoelectronic Properties of III-Nitride-Based Light-Emitting Diodes

Lead Institution

Carnegie Mellon University

Principal Investigator

Lisa Porter

Project type

Large-Scale EMSL Research

In the proposed research we seek to address critical materials issues in GaN-based light emitting diodes (LEDs) for future solid-state lighting applications. Solid-state lighting has enormous…

The Role of Microenvironments and Physicochemical Subsurface Components on Field Scale Biogeochemistry and Contaminant Mobility

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

James McKinley

Project type

Exploratory Research

This is a renewal proposal for a previous collaborative effort between the PNNL Scientific Focus Area (SFA) and EMSL. The research proposed will resolve critical Hanford and basic subsurface science…

XPS Surface Analysis of Metal Coupons

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Jerome Birnbaum

A series of metal coupons will undergo heat treatments under varying conditons in a separate PNNL laboratory from EMSL. Following the treatment the coupons will be delivered to Mark Engelhard to…

Understanding the effect of etching medium in tuning the surface polarity of silica nanoparticles for tuning the loading and release of anticancer drugs

Lead Institution

Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Mark Engelhard

Silica nanoparticles have traditionally been used in drug delivery owing to their easy synthesis, nearly inert behaviour and ability to tune its surfaces for attaching targeting moieties. Recently…

Advanced electrode concepts for CdZnTe radiation detectors

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Carolyn Seifert

Project type

Exploratory Research

Radiation detector devices manufactured from CdZnTe can be used at ambient temperature. However, spectroscopy using CdZnTe detectors requires some sophisticated approaches to signal generation and/or…

Ceria Nanomonitors for Trace Oxygen Monitoring in Portable Energy Systems

Lead Institution

University of Texas at Dallas

Principal Investigator

Shalini Prasad

Project type

Large-Scale EMSL Research

The overarching research objective is development of a portable electrical sensor for rapid detection of trace gases with enhanced sensitivity and specificity. This pilot project seeks to use EMSL…

Microscopy Investigation on Nanostructured Electrodes

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Jiguang Zhang

Project type

Large-Scale EMSL Research

The objective of this proposal is to use EMSLs advanced electron microscopy facility to characterize the compositions and properties of the nanostructured electrode and nanostructured materials and…

Designing Nanomaterials for Fuel Cells Electrocatalysts

Lead Institution

Washington State University

Principal Investigator

Yuehe Lin

Project type

Large-Scale EMSL Research

Fuel cells are very important in addressing the issues with environment and global climate change. The main challenges for developing fuel cells are the prohibitive production cost and poor…

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