REU SITE: Collaborative Research: Nanoscale Detectives -- Elucidating the Structure and Dynamics of Hybrid Perovskite Systems

REU 站点：合作研究：纳米级侦探——阐明混合钙钛矿系统的结构和动力学

• 批准号: 2050841
• 负责人: David Mitzi
• 金额: $ 16.09万
• 依托单位: Duke University
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Standard Grant
• 财政年份: 2021
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2021-09-15 至 2024-08-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2050841&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: REU; SITE; Collaborative; Research; Nanoscale

Hybrid materials, incorporating both organic and inorganic components, are currently being engineered to create new materials with properties controlled by nanoscale composition and morphology. The Research Triangle Research Experience for Undergraduates (RT- REU) will leverage the strength of collaborative research on hybrid materials, specifically hybrid perovskites, together with the integrated nanotechnology tools of the RTNN to provide a state-of-the-art research experience on a timely research topic that has direct and tangible technological applications (e.g. solar cells, lighting, lasers). Undergraduate participants in this program will conduct novel research under the guidance of an experienced faculty mentor at UNC-Chapel Hill, NC State University, or Duke University. A heavy emphasis during recruiting will be placed on students from underrepresented groups as well as those who have limited opportunities to pursue research at their home institutions, aiming for 75% of participants to meet these demographics. In addition to the in-lab research experience, student activities include synchronous and asynchronous instruction in hybrid perovskites and nanoscopic characterization techniques, professional development and enrichment activities, networking and social activities, and experience with oral and written communication of their research. Each REU participant will be also paired with another participant working in a similar area at a different institution in the REU site collaboration. This integrated program will enhance inter-institutional collaboration, advance research projects, and provide a diverse research experience for REU participants.There are three objectives for this REU program: (1) To provide a hands-on research experience in hybrid perovskite materials that reinforces student knowledge of cutting-edge characterization techniques and analytical tools that can be used to evaluate the nanoscopic structure of hybrid perovskite systems; (2) to foster student interest in pursuing a career in STEM fields, especially those from underrepresented groups; and (3) to develop communication and networking skills in each of the participants. Student participants will gain exposure to and experience with state-of-the-art synthesis, modeling and characterization tools as applied to a contemporary research topic on hybrid organic-inorganic materials. Students will gain new perspectives on engineered hybrid material systems and will directly apply this knowledge to the improvement of system designs and/or the investigation of novel properties and applications. Students in the program will be exposed to advanced tools and techniques in RTNN facilities and will not only become users themselves but will also bring their knowledge, expertise, and connections to their home institutions. The proposed program will also connect students to other sites in the National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure (NNCI) network, which will help students to build a scientific network and support system for future STEM careers.This project is jointly funded by the Division of Engineering Education and Centers (Directorate for Engineering), and the Division of Materials Research (Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences).This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.

目前正在设计融合有机和无机组件的混合材料，以创建具有由纳米级成分和形态控制的特性的新材料。研究本科生的研究三角研究经验（RT-REU）将利用有关混合材料的协作研究的力量，特别是混合钙化材料，以及RTNN的综合纳米技术工具，以提供及时的研究主题，具有直接和有形技术应用的及时研究主题（例如，solar solar silar siles，lighars lighas lighas lighas lighting），该计划的本科参与者将在UNC-Chapel Hill，NC州立大学或杜克大学的经验丰富的教师导师的指导下进行新的研究。在招募期间的重点将放在代表性不足的群体的学生以及在其内政机构进行研究的机会有限的学生中，旨在让75％的参与者遇到这些人口统计。除LAB研究经验外，学生的活动还包括混合钙钛矿和纳米镜面特征技术，专业发展和丰富活动，网络和社交活动的同步和异步教学，以及在口头和书面交流方面的经验。每个REU参与者还将与在REU网站合作的另一家机构的类似领域工作的另一个参与者配对。 This integrated program will enhance inter-institutional collaboration, advance research projects, and provide a diverse research experience for REU participants.There are three objectives for this REU program: (1) To provide a hands-on research experience in hybrid perovskite materials that reinforces student knowledge of cutting-edge characterization techniques and analytical tools that can be used to evaluate the nanoscopic structure of hybrid perovskite systems; （2）促进学生对从事STEM领域的职业，尤其是来自代表性不足的团体的兴趣； （3）在每个参与者中发展沟通和网络技能。学生参与者将获得并具有用于混合有机无机材料的当代研究主题的最先进合成，建模和表征工具的经验。学生将获得有关工程混合材料系统的新观点，并将直接将此知识应用于系统设计和/或对新型属性和应用的调查。该计划中的学生将接触RTNN设施中的高级工具和技术，不仅会成为用户自己，而且还将将他们的知识，专业知识和联系带给他们的家庭机构。拟议的计划还将将学生连接到国家纳米技术协调基础设施（NNCI）网络中的其他网站，该网络将帮助学生建立一个为未来STEM职业的科学网络和支持系统。该项目由工程教育和中心部（工程局）和材料研究局（Mathys for Mathistrate of Mathistrations of Mathistrations of Mathistions of Mathistrations For Sapiss For Mathiss For Sapiss）共同资助。认为值得通过基金会的智力优点和更广泛影响的评论标准来评估值得支持。