Acquisition of an Inert Atmosphere Dry Box

摘要

The acquisition of a Vacuum/Atmospheres NX1-21000 dry box has greatly strengthened the existing research programs in electrochemistry and materials science at Delaware State University (DSU). This instrumentation has equipped DSU with essential infrastructure support to aid researchers, as well as provide a hands-on teaching resource for student research assistants (undergraduate and graduate) in the synthesis and manipulation of air-sensitive materials. The equipment has been utilized in research programs directed towards the study of advanced materials. Specifically these programs focus on the design and synthesis of non-linear optical materials and lithium rechargeable batteries supported by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research and the Department of Energy, respectively. The capabilities of the new instrument has allowed areas of research not previously explored at DSU, at the same time advancing the quality of research related instruction at DSU.