Kirk J. Ziegler
University of Florida, USA
Biography
Professor Ziegler received his PhD in 2001 from the University of Texas at Austin. After a postdoctoral position in Prof. Smalley’s laboratory, he joined the Chemical Engineering Department at the University of Florida in 2005. His research group focuses on understanding the role of interfaces in one-dimensional nanostructures, such as single wall carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) and vertical arrays of nanowires. His work on SWCNTs has focused on understanding the effect of surfactant-nanotube interactions on dispersion and separation processes. The ability to control these interfaces allow for efficient separation of SWCNTs and their integration into composite structures.
Abstract
Abstract : The Role of Surfactant Structure in the Separation of Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes (SWCNTs)