Posted: 12-09-2024

Title: Understanding of Plasma Surface Treatment of Aluminum Nanoparticles (nAl) via Materials Characterization and Simulation Modeling

Location: Army Research Lab – Aberdeen Proving Ground – Aberdeen, MD

Description: The intern is expected to perform characterization for untreated and surface-treated aluminum nanoparticles using experimental and/or simulation modeling approaches. Experiments will aim to study properties including but not limited to porosity, particle size distribution, surface chemistry, morphology, and chemical composition using different techniques and equipment available in the group and at DEVCOM ARL. Simulation models will be attempted using the COMSOL Multiphysics available at DEVCOM ARL and in collaboration with industrial partners.

Requirements: Experience and knowledge in materials characterization such as SEM, TEM, XRD, XPS, DLS, particle analysis, gas sorption, analytical chemistry such as TGA/DSC, FTIR, elemental analysis. Experience in plasma synthesis or surface processing is a plus but not required. Hands-on experience in plasma simulations using COMSOL will be a huge plus but not required.

Level: Graduate

Required Major(s): Engineering and Sciences majors, such as Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics