Title

Producing Nanoparticles under Oxygen-Free Conditions by Pulsed Laser Ablation in Liquids

Authors

Sydney Calhoun

Files

Description

Synthesis of nanoparticles via pulsed laser ablation in liquids (PLAL) has been thoroughly researched in the past, but synthesis in inert and water free environments by PLAL is a completely novel and exciting avenue to explore. Providing an inert environment while also providing laser ablation is a challenging engineering task. A specialty airtight vessel must be developed that can be used in the glovebox as well as withstand the high fluence of the ND:YAG laser. Corning 7980 fused silica glass was found to withstand these high energies and thus could be incorporated into a vessel. Once developed, the vessel will be used to generate low or zero valent iron nanoparticles that may prove to be novel as a quantum material or electro/photo catalyst.

Program

Research and Creative Experience for Undergraduates (RCEU)

Department

Chemistry

College Name

College of Science

Advisor/Mentor

Olaf Nachtigall

Publication Date

9-1-2023

Document Type

Poster

Keywords

Nanoparticles, Pulsed Laser Ablation in Liquids

Recommended Citation

Calhoun, Sydney, "Producing Nanoparticles under Oxygen-Free Conditions by Pulsed Laser Ablation in Liquids" (2023). Summer Community of Scholars Posters (RCEU and HCR Combined Programs). 416.
https://louis.uah.edu/rceu-hcr/416