Research Interest Proposal （2）-continued

My past research experience has prepared me to carry out computational research on new energy-related materials, especially oxygen reduction reactions, during my PhD program. The oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) is one of the electrochemical energy conversion processes that plays a very important role in renewable energy technologies, including fuel cells and metal−air batteries. Driven by the need for efficient and low-cost ORR catalysts, which are essential for mass marketing a fuel cell technology to address the world’s energy needs, the search for a highly active catalyst to replace noble metal cathodes is very urgent. As for the efficiency of PEMFC, it is determined by the oxygen reduction reaction at the cathode, and up to now the most effective cathode catalysts for an ORR have been platinum-based catalysts. However, its large scale commercial applications are hindered by the high cost of Pt. The Pt-based electrode also suffers from low selectivity, poor durability, and CO deactivation. Therefore, I would study non-precious metal-based catalysts for ORR, like Cu and Fe metal alloys or other C-based catalysts. My work would combine computation with corresponding experiments. Through computation we could indentify probable highly active ORR catalysts, which could be verified via appropriate experimentation. I would greatly appreciate this opportunity to expand my research and would work hard to continue to improve my academic research skills while pursuing a PhD.

Research Interest Proposal （1）

Since the beginning of my Master's degree program, I have been very interested in scientific research. This led me to work at a university after graduating. In my Master's program, I majored in quantum computational chemistry employing Gaussian software, which can help solve and explain some mechanisms of chemical reactions. I have published two scientific papers about the interaction of Titanium clusters with small gas molecules (O2 and N2). When I went to the Ningbo Institute of Industrial Technology, I came into contact with Metal of Organic Framework (MOF) materials, which are crystalline, sponge-like materials composed of two components: metal ions and organic molecules known as linkers. The choice of metal and linker has significant effects on the structure and properties of the particular MOF. The applications of MOF materials are mainly in the isolation and capture of carbon dioxide from power plant flue gases, high-capacity storage of a range of gases, separation and purification of chemicals and gases, and new applications in medicine and sensor technology. I have performed research on MOF-based membranes (both pure MOF membranes and MOF-based mixed matrix membranes) for separation of different gases. During this time, I published an article entitled, "A highly permeable mixed matrix membrane containing CAU-1-NH2 for H2 and CO2 separation’ in Chemical Communication". After that, I came to the South University of Science and Technology of China to pursue a higher research level. In this time, I had the chance to perform research on electrochemistry, such as rechargeable Lithium batteries. I tried to apply my former work in Lithium-Oxygen batteries to solving the problem of the contamination of CO2 and H2O from the atmosphere, which reduced the performance of Li-O2 batteries. I published the following paper: "A high performance O2 selective membrane based on CAU-1-NH2@polydopamine and the PMMA polymer for Li-air batteries".

It's about me

My name is Gerardo, and I'm 22 years old. I'm relaxed, loving and sensitive. I have three brothers and four sisters, but I just live with one of my brothers. His name is Gorki. He's 24 years old, and he's an engineer. He is ambitious, a good negotiator and somewhat rebellious. We both enjoy watching movies on TV. Sometimes we go to the cinema. Also, we both love playing videogames. Neither of us likes reggaeton because we both think it is really ugly and irritating.

Singles party

A special singles party,say goodbye to the single life.If you want a ticket,please feel free contact me. 
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(Use the plural for referring to an event. For example, "Singles Party" or "Singles Night". It is correct to say a person is "single" or to say "the single life".)