MATERIALS CHEMISTRY & NANOTECHNOLOGY Materials Chemistry and Nanotechnology
Professor - Chairman
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Research Interests
“If we could only know where the atoms are” (Richard Feynman)
Chemistry of nanomaterials relies, many times, on knowing the structure of a nanomaterial at the atomic scale, since at these sizes every atom matters. In my group, we study the structure-properties relationship for several systems. We aim at correlating the optical, magnetic and catalytic properties with structural motifs at the atomic scale, using mainly high resolution electron microscopy.
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Research Interests
Research in the Hod Lab is focused on developing new approaches for photo-electrochemical generation of solar fuels. To do so, we use functional, highly porous hybrid organic-inorganic materials based on Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs), MOF composites and MOF-Derived compounds. Our research is highly interdisciplinary, combining Physical-Chemistry, Electro-Chemistry and Materials Science
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Research Interests
Our group studies nanomaterials at all stages of their lifecycle, from design to application to environmental impact. These nanomaterials possess properties intermediate between bulk materials and molecules. The tunability of their properties, including optical and electrical, allow for a range of potential applications. The applications our group focuses on are catalysis and solar energy conversion from nanomaterial composite systems. As catalysts, nanomaterials could improve product selectivity, thereby reducing chemical waste and produce cleaner fuels. As energy conversion materials, they could lower the final cost per kWh to the end user. From precursor design to impact on the environment, we examine the possible contributions nanomaterials could have on our world.
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Senior Lecturer
 | Room: 205/43 Phone: 08-6461184 Email:bpalmer@bgu.ac.il |
More information:
Ben Palmer studied chemistry as an undergraduate in Cardiff University in the UK and continued there for a PhD with Prof. Kenneth Harris. His PhD work on polarized X-rays led to the development of the X-ray Birefringence Imaging technique. Ben moved to the Weizmann Institute as a postdoc in 2014 to work in the group of Profs. Lia Addadi and Steve Weiner. In June 2019 he started his current position as Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry in Ben-Gurion University. Ben explores the field of 'Organic Biomineralization' and is interested in how organisms make and use organic crystals to manipulate light for different optical functions, particularly in visual systems.
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