Micromeritics’ Instrument Grant Committee has selected the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at Rutgers University as its latest grant recipient.
A 3Flex Surface Characterisation Analyser has been awarded to the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at Rutgers University as part of the Micromeritics’ Instrument Grant Program, designed to provide particle characterisation instruments to non-profit universities and research organisations for the purpose of fostering and supporting meritorious research projects.
Professor Jing Li, principal investigator at the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, explained how the new equipment will be used: “Our main research areas are the development of novel and efficient nanostructured and nanoporous materials potentially capable of several important applications, including adsorption-based separation of small gases and hydrocarbons, water splitting and carbon dioxide reduction.
“The 3Flex will be essential for the characterisations of various materials and reactions, for understanding the adsorption mechanism, activity of catalysts, as well as their relationship with structures and particle morphology.”
Preston Hendrix, Micromeritics’ president added: “The programme is designed to promote and advance the acquisition and use of particle characterisation instrumentation where other means of funding are not generally available. We are very proud and excited to present this award.”
A maximum of one instrument/integrated system is awarded each calendar quarter by the Grant Committee.
Applications may be submitted at any time in accordance with the application instructions and will remain active for a period of one year from the date of submission.
