Student research opportunities
Synthesis of novel nanoparticles by mechanochemical processing
Project Code: CECS_924
This project is available at the following levels:
Engn4200, Engn R&D, Honours, Summer Scholar, Masters, PhD
Keywords:
Nanotechnology
Supervisor:
Assoc Professor Takuya TsuzukiOutline:
In recent years, mechanochemical processing has been demonstrated as a versatile technique for the synthesis of a variety of nanoparticles. Our group played a key role in the development of this technique as a leading research team on mechanochemistry in the world. This project will investigate the potential of mechanochemical processing to produce novel types of nanoparticles for various applications in optical, electronic and medical fields. In particular, shape-controlled nanoparticles for environmental catalysts, lithium ion batteries and photovoltaic cells will be pursued.
Background Literature
P.G. McCormick, T. Tsuzuki, J.S. Robinson, J. Ding, Advanced Materials 2001, 13, 1008-1010.
