MEmeZe - Moving Electrodes meet Zeolites

Weave: Österreich - Belgien - Deutschland - Luxemburg - Polen - Schweiz - Slowenien - Tschechien

Disciplines

Chemistry (20%); Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Information Engineering (15%); Mechanical Engineering (50%); Nanotechnology (15%)

Keywords

Impedance Spectroscopy, Crystal Growth, Zeolites, Material Characterization

Abstract

The project aims to enhance the understanding and control of zeolite crystallization, porous minerals with wide-ranging applications in numerous industries like petrochemical, environmental remediation, and pharmaceuticals. The primary objective is to investigate the impact of electric fields on zeolite crystallization mechanisms. This goal is pursued through a novel synthesis approach facilitating comprehensive analysis with a range of tools, alongside the utilization of specialized methods incorporating movable electrodes for simultaneous measurement and application of electric fields. The research is conducted in close collaboration with materials scientists and chemists from KU Leuven, Belgium.