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Influence of Pd Particle Synthesis and ZnO Morphology on Pd/ZnO Methanol Steam Reforming Activity Patrick D. Burton, Graduate Student in Nano-Science and Micro-Systems Advisor: Prof. Abhaya K. Datye, Chemical Engineering and Co-Advisor TBD. Technical accomplishments:
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Influence of Pd Particle Synthesis and ZnO Morphology on Pd/ZnO Methanol Steam Reforming Activity Patrick D. Burton, Graduate Student in Nano-Science and Micro-SystemsAdvisor: Prof. Abhaya K. Datye, Chemical Engineering and Co-Advisor TBD • Technical accomplishments: • Synthesis of Pd nanoparticles for impregnation on ZnO supports for Pd/ZnO catalysts • Computational study of PdZn monolayer and intermetallic phase stability • Established the mechanistic parameters of enzyme catalyzed direct electron transfer Major breakthroughs:Will be analyzing specific sites to determine metallic composition and activity towards methanol steam reforming • PIRE Activities: • Attended PIRE Planning Workshop • Attended CAMD Summer School • Other Efforts/Outreach: • SNL Nanoscience high school outreach program