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A Research Experience at Seoul National University: Metal-Organic Frameworks for Gas
StorageAdam Jaffe
PEI/Energy Grand ChallengeSeoul National University, Professor M. P. Suh
A Brief Explanation
I wanted an experience abroad without compromising on relevancy towards career plans.
Research OverviewMetal-organic frameworks are comprised of metal ions
connected via organic linkers.
Currently, they show promise
for gas storage (e.g. H2 or
CO2).
The first MOF discovered
is called MOF-5:
Zn4O OH
O
HO
O
My ResearchMy project was to attempt to synthesize this new
ligand:
And then to create new
MOFs by combining it
with various metal ions.
This second part was
unsuccessful, but…
O
O
N
N
O
O
O
O
HO
O
OH
O Success!
300 MHz, DMSO
Where did I fit in?I worked for Professor M. P. Suh’s research
lab in the chemistry department.
There were many other graduate students and post-docs working on similar (but obviously more extended) projects in the lab.
My research will be continued by some of the members and hopefully lead to a publication!
CultureI also had wonderful cultural experiences including
great food, classical music, visiting a traditional Korean folk village, and of course making friends.
ConclusionsI had a wonderful
experience, worked very hard, and was rewarded in many ways.
I learned a lot about chemistry and materials science, but also about Korean culture.
It has taught me more about alternative energy storage and provided a possible career path.
Acknowledgments
Thanks to Professor M. P. Suh for her generosity and guidance.
Also thanks to Seung-An Chyun who was a good friend and helped show me around Korea.
Finally, thank you to PEI/Energy Grand Challenges for funding such a wonderful trip.