“Synthesis of Ternary and Higher Order Phase Nanoparticulate and Nanorod Materials by Alkalide Reduction”

Michael J. Wagner, George Washington University DMR-0504925

• Perovskite Nanorods

– Ferroelectrics for nanoelectronics

• Lanthanide Compound Nanoparticles and Rods

– Nanoparticles for magnetic applications

• Nanocrystalline Phosphors

– Low voltage FED Flat panel display technology

Single crystal NaTaO3 nanorod

Y2O3:Eu nanocrystals showingsize dependent fluorescence

Realizing the promises of nanotechnology will require methods to synthesize a wide variety of functional nanomaterials. The PI is exploring a novel method of making nanomaterials, one that is uniquely applicable across the periodic table. Some examples of materials synthesized within the scope of this project are:

Young scientists explore chemistry thru “Brownie Try-It”.

Education

Outreach to DC Public Schools

•The graduate students (Olivera Zivkovic, Yan Chao and Clifford Cook) are participating in this project. •The PI is active in mentoring undergraduates as the chapter advisor for GW’s Alpha Pi chapter of the Chemistry Fraternity, AXE. He is also the academic advisor for the Class of 2007 chemistry majors at GW.•The PI has introduced Materials Chemistry to Undergraduates through an advanced course he developed and integration of materials topics into other courses he teaches.

With GW’s AXE chapter, the PI helps organize and participates in two outreach programs, “Brownie Try-it”, introducing Brownie scouts to science, and “Kids and Chemistry”, partnering with local schools for yearly visits.

“Synthesis of Ternary and Higher Order Phase Nanoparticulate and Nanorod Materials by Alkalide Reduction”

Michael J. Wagner, George Washington University DMR-0504925