![Encapsulation of [(SO4 )2 (H2 O)3 ]4– (left) and F(H2 O)4– (right) clusters by molecular receptors. Caption has sub and superscripts.](/sites/default/files/styles/content_carousel_style/public/ERKCC08-project.jpg?itok=WsUwbJPV "Encapsulation of [(SO4 )2 (H2 O)3 ]4– (left) and F(H2 O)4– (right) clusters by molecular receptors. Caption has sub and superscripts.")
The overall goal of this project is to investigate fundamental issues of gas separations by nanostructured architectures and unconventional media that selectively bind and/or transport target molecular species via tailored interactions.
The overarching goal of this research project is to understand how to control selectivity through tuning cooperativity in multi-functional catalysts.
High burn-up (HBU) (>45 GWd/MTU) nuclear fuel is associated with increased corrosion and hydride precipitation and high levels of irradiation-induced damage to cladding and fuel pellets. To support eventual disposal of spent nuclear fuel (SNF), there is a need to test and evaluate the mechanical behavior of SNF under normal transportation condition.
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Development, validation, and distribution of external-parameter-free methods and open source codes to predict and understand the properties of functional materials, emphasizing those with strong electronic correlations, van der Waals and spin-orbit interactions.
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The overarching goal of this project is to understand the formation, behavior, and enhancement of atomic defects that can host stable and addressable quantum states.
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The overarching goal of this project is to unravel the fundamental principles for precision deconstruction of step-growth polymers using tailored ionic liquids and upcycling to novel polymers with circularity.