Job Description
Available Post-doc position: “Radiolysis to explore the reactivity of catalysts for C2H4 production”
The aim of this post-doctoral work is to use radiolysis to optimize the ethylene production from various reactant/catalyst couples after irradiation. The aim is also to use the full potential of radiolysis techniques to determine the corresponding reaction mechanisms, and understand which experimental parameters are most likely to have an influence on ethylene production. The most interesting systems will then be the subject of photocatalysis experiments, in order to compare the results obtained with these two techniques.
The work will be carried out in two laboratories located on the CEA Saclay site: LEDNA, specialized in the development and characterization of nanomaterials for energy applications, and LIONS, which is an expert in radiation chemistry. These two laboratories have all the tools needed to carry out the work (irradiation tools, materials synthesis and characterization, gas measurements…..). Last but not least, there are strong links with Ircelyon (Villeurbanne), a recognized specialist in photocatalysis. Experiments may be carried out on in this latter laboratory.
Contact: Sophie Le Caer(NIMBE/LIONS) – Nathalie Herlin (NIMBE/LEDNA).
Candidate profile
Post-doctoral level
Position location
CEA-Saclay center