Radiation induced synthesis of nanoparticles

• Grant number: 14/01022-0
• Support Opportunities: Research Grants - Visiting Researcher Grant - International
• Duration: March 17, 2014 - March 30, 2014
• Field of knowledge: Engineering - Nuclear Engineering
• Principal Investigator: Nelida Lucia Del Mastro
• Grantee: Nelida Lucia Del Mastro
• Visiting researcher: Mohamad Al-Sheikhly
• Visiting researcher institution: University of Maryland, College Park, United States
• Host Institution: Instituto de Pesquisas Energéticas e Nucleares (IPEN). Secretaria de Desenvolvimento Econômico (São Paulo - Estado). São Paulo , SP, Brazil

Abstract

The Biophysical and Polymer Radiation Laboratory, directed by Professor Mohamad Al-Sheikhly, is located in the Chemical and Nuclear Engineering Building and is utilized in conjunction with the University of Maryland Radiation Facilities. The laboratory, that has two distinct experimental facilities devoted to polymer modification research and radiation biophysics, has pursued the chemistry and materials of the radiation processing industry since 1960. In addition of being an eminent scientist, one of the important activities of Prof. Al-Sheikhly is to support companies and government laboratories with radiation-related research and consulting services in areas such as: Applied radiation and physics of polymers, Radiation sources technology and Fundamental aspects of radiation bearing on applied problems. Being so, this visit will have two important goals: * to improve among us technological innovation and * to go forward specifically on the discussion and interaction on the development of nanoscale materials and structures using ionizing radiation. This interaction has already started sending one of my doctorate students, Patricia Y. Inamura, to work for a six-months period at Prof. Al-Sheikhly's laboratory in 2012. (AU)