Title: Solid-Liquid Interface Analysis by NMR and Molecular Dynamics Simulations
Department: Chemistry
Description: Single-sided nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) is a useful technique for analyzing materials. It is non-destructive, making it useful for quality control purposes. It has a very high spatial resolution and can measure several millimeters deep inside a sample. This makes it useful for studying interfaces since molecules near the interface can be spatially isolated from molecules in the bulk substance. However, it is challenging to link some NMR measurables, specifically relaxation constants, to physical properties. The project with combine computer simulations and NMR measurements to link relaxation behavior to the adhesion of materials. If this technique results in accurate measurements, it will allow NMR to be used in industrial settings and in the study of other interfaces, like biofilms. An industrial application of interest is the curing of epoxies on composite materials.
Hometown: Richmond, Virginia
Advisor: Tyler Meldrum
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