November 2013 - Msepostdoc-list

Reminder: MSE 690 Seminar Monday, 11/25
by Stacey, Lisa A 22 Nov '13

22 Nov '13

Please see attached seminar notice for Monday. Lisa Stacey Secretary/Development Assistant Purdue University School of Materials Engineering 765/494-4100

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MSE 690 Seminar Reminder, J. Grunlan Texas A&M
by Stacey, Lisa A 21 Nov '13

21 Nov '13

[cid:image002.jpg@01CEE206.5D40EBE0] MSE 690 Series Seminar Professor Jaime C. Grunlan Texas A&M University Department of Mechanical Engineering & Department of Materials Science and Engineering Friday, November 22nd 3:30 pm Refreshments / 3:45 pm Seminar ARMS 1010 Lisa Stacey Secretary/Development Assistant Purdue University School of Materials Engineering 765/494-4100

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MSE 690 SEMINAR: I. Cozmuta, NASA, 11/25/13
by Stacey, Lisa A 19 Nov '13

19 Nov '13

[cid:image001.jpg@01CEDC95.BBB62F80] MSE 690 Seminar Series Dr. Ioana Cozmuta, Senior Research Scientist/Engineer Science and Technology Corporation Space Portal/NASA Ames Research Center Monday, November 25, 2013 ARMS 1010 Refreshments - 3:30 pm / Seminar - 3:45 pm Thank you, Lisa Stacey Secretary/Development Assistant Purdue University School of Materials Engineering 765/494-4100

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Fwd: PRISM Seminar - 11/22
by Donna Bystrom 19 Nov '13

19 Nov '13

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Fwd: PRISM seminar this week - Nov. 22nd, 2013
by Donna Bystrom 19 Nov '13

19 Nov '13

*NNSA PRISM Seminar Series* imap://bystrom@materials.ecn.purdue.edu:993/fetch%3EUID%3E/INBOX%3E39104?part=1.1.2&filename=image001.gif *“*Effective sampling schemes for behavior discrimination in nonlinear ODE systems*”* *Vu Dinh* *Graduate Student Department of Mathematics Purdue University* Date: Friday, November 22^nd , 2013 Time: 12:00 p.m. Location: BRK 2001 Seminar flyer is attached. Information can also be found on our website: http://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/prism/ Feel free to contact our office with any questions you may have. /Refreshments will be served./

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Purdue Emergency Alert Texts
by Stacey, Lisa A 18 Nov '13

18 Nov '13

In case you are newer to Purdue or have changes in your emergency contact text number, here is the link to the PUPD Secure Purdue site. These alerts will include weather related, and other emergency alerts you should know. http://www.purdue.edu/securepurdue/ Lisa Stacey Secretary/Development Assistant Purdue University School of Materials Engineering 765/494-4100

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FW: Bagels/Coffee in MSE Break Room
by Stacey, Lisa A 18 Nov '13

18 Nov '13

Courtesy of Cem, there are leftover bagels and coffee in the MSE 2300 break room for your enjoyment. Thanks Cem! Lisa Stacey Secretary/Development Assistant Purdue University School of Materials Engineering 765/494-4100

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MSE 690 SEMINAR REMINDER: Prof. K. Zhong, WSU, Monday, 11/18/13
by Stacey, Lisa A 15 Nov '13

15 Nov '13

[cid:image001.jpg@01CEDC95.BBB62F80] MSE 690 Seminar Series W. H. Katie Zhong, PhD Westinghouse Distinguished Professor School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering Washington State University, Pullman, Washington Monday, November 18, 2013 ARMS 1010 Refreshments - 3:30 pm / Seminar - 3:45 pm Lisa Stacey Secretary/Development Assistant Purdue University School of Materials Engineering 765/494-4100

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FW: MSE 690 Seminar Notice, J. Grunlan Texas A&M
by Stacey, Lisa A 15 Nov '13

15 Nov '13

[cid:image002.jpg@01CEE206.5D40EBE0] MSE 690 Series Seminar Professor Jaime C. Grunlan Texas A&M University Department of Mechanical Engineering & Department of Materials Science and Engineering Friday, November 22nd 3:30 pm Refreshments / 3:45 pm Seminar ARMS 1010 Lisa Stacey Secretary/Development Assistant Purdue University School of Materials Engineering 765/494-4100

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FW: SEMINAR NOTICE: C. Akatay, MSE PhD Final Exam, Mon. 11/18/13, 8:30 am, ARMS 1103
by Stacey, Lisa A 11 Nov '13

11 Nov '13

MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING SEMINAR MSE PhD Final Examination Atomic level study of water-gas shift catalysts via transmission electron microscopy and X-ray spectroscopy By: M. Cem Akatay Co-Advisors: Prof. E. Kvam, Dr. E. A. Stach, and Prof. F. H. Ribeiro ABSTRACT Water-gas shift (WGS), CO + H2O → CO2 + H2 (ΔH° = -41 kJ mol-1), is an industrially important reaction for the production of high purity hydrogen. Commercial Cu/ZnO/Al2O3 catalysts are employed to accelerate this reaction, yet these catalysts suffer from certain drawbacks like costly regeneration processes and sulfur poisoning. Extensive research is focused on developing new catalysts to replace the current technology. Supported noble metals stand out as promising candidates yet comprise intricate nanostructures complicating the understanding of their working mechanism. In this study, the structure of the supported Pt catalysts is explored by transmission electron microscopy and X-ray spectroscopy. The effect of the supporting phase and the use of secondary metals on the reaction kinetics are investigated. Structural heterogeneities are quantified and correlated with the kinetic descriptors of the catalysts to develop a fundamental understanding of the catalytic mechanism. The effect of the reaction environment on catalyst structure is examined by in-situ techniques. This study benefitted greatly from the use of model catalysts that provide a convenient medium for the atomic level characterization of nanostructures. Based on these studies, Pt supported on iron oxide nano islands deposited on inert spherical alumina exhibited 48 times higher WGS turnover rate (normalized by the total Pt surface area) than Pt supported on bulk iron oxide. The rate of aqueous phase glycerol reforming reaction of Pt supported on multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) is promoted by co-impregnating with cobalt. The synthesis resulted in a variety of nanostructures among which Pt-Co bimetallic nanoparticles are found to be responsible for the observed promotion. The unprecedented WGS rate of Pt supported on Mo2C is explored by forming Mo2C patches on top of MWCNTs and the rate promotion is found to be caused by the Pt-Mo bimetallic entities. Date: Monday, November 18, 2013 Time: 8:30 A.M. Place: ARMS 1103 Lisa Stacey Secretary/Development Assistant Purdue University School of Materials Engineering 765/494-4100

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