Directory Record for:

Peter C. Eklund

Title(s):

Professor of Physics

Department:

Physics

College/Admin. Unit:

Eberly College of Science

Office Address:

104 Davey Laboratory

University Park, PA 16802

Office Phone:

(814) 865-5233

Office Fax:

(814) 865-3604

E-Mail Address:

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Web Page(s):

http://www.phys.psu.edu

http://www.phys.psu.edu/people/display/index.html?person_id=29

Research Synopsis:

Our research expertise is in the synthesis and structure/property relationships of novel nano-materials including activated carbons, graphite intercalation compounds, diamond films, fullerenes, and nanotubes. Facilities: laser, arc and CVD synthesis, optical spectroscopy (Raman, FTIR, UV-Vis-Near IR), electrical transport (resistivity and thermopower) and Gravimetric Gas adsorptions. Current emphasis: hydrogen storage, chemical sensors, carbon nanotubes and semiconducting nanowires.

Technologies Impacted by Research:

Gas Storage, Hydrogen storage for fuel cell-power ground transportation, Nanoscale Electronic devices and Electro-Optic devices. Nanoscale, fast-response Chemical/Gas Sensors.

Selected Publications:

"Thermoelectric Characterization of Hydrogen Storage in Carbon Nanotubes", G. U. Sumanasekera, C. K. W. Adu, B. K. Pradhan, H. Romero, G. Chen and P. C. Eklund, Phys. Rev. B, 65, 054102, 2002
"Raman Spectroscopic Investigation of H2, HD, and D2 Physisorption on Ropes of Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes", K. A. Williams, B. K. Pradhan, P. C. Eklund, M. K. Kostov and M. W. Cole, Phys. Rev. Lett., April 2002.
"CVD synthesis of Single Wall Carbon Nanotubes under "Soft" Conditions", A. R. Harutyunyan, B. K. Pradhan, U. J. Kim, G. Chen, and P. C. Eklund, NanoLetters, April 2002.