X-Ray Absorption and Magnetic Resonance of Multiple Valence Materials (Materials Research)

多价材料的性质将通过电子自旋共振和X射线吸收光谱来研究。要研究的体系包括在金属到绝缘体转变附近的氨水溶液中的金属，至少两个不同价态的含有相同元素的化合物，插层材料和一维有机导体。所有这些材料在高负荷电池、催化剂、固体润滑剂和新型各向异性导体的开发中都有应用。这项研究工作将在加州大学伯克利分校生物动力学实验室和斯坦福大学同步辐射实验室进行。Acrivos博士还将在加州大学伯克利分校教授一门新的研究生课程“XAS在多价材料中的应用”，并共同指导博士论文。该项目进一步推动了VPW计划的目标，即：(1)为妇女提供机会，在NSF资助的工程和科学学科中发展她们的职业生涯；(2)通过提高受雇于工业、政府和学术机构的女科学家和工程师的知名度，鼓励妇女追求科学和工程事业。通过鼓励妇女参与科学，这是对国家未来科学活力的宝贵投资。

The properties of multiple valence materials will be investigated by electron spin resonance and X-ray absorption spectroscopy. The systems to be investigated include metal in ammonia solutions near the metal to insulator transition, compounds containing the same element in at least two different valence states, intercalated layer materials and one dimensional organic conductors. All these materials have applications in connection with the development of high duty batteries, catalysts, solid lubricants and new types of anisotropic conductors. The research work will be carried out at the University of California- Berkeley Biodynamics Laboratory and at the Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory. Dr. Acrivos will also teach a new graduate course on "XAS Applied to Multiple Valence Materials" and co-direct Ph.D. theses at the University of California-Berkeley. This project furthers VPW program objectives which are (1) to provide opportunities for women to advance their careers in engineering and in the disciplines of science supported by NSF and (2) to encourage women to pursue careers in science and engineering by providing greater visibility for women scientists and engineers employed in industry, government, and academic institutions. By encouraging the participation of women in science, it is a valuable investment in the Nation's future scientific vitality.