A Novel 2-D Transition Metal Cyanide Membrane: Modeling, Structural, Magnetic, and Functional Characterization

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dc.contributor.advisorBeall, Gary W.
dc.contributor.authorGoss, Marcus
dc.contributor.committeeMemberPowell, Clois E.
dc.contributor.committeeMemberLewis, L. Kevin
dc.contributor.committeeMemberLongley, Glenn
dc.contributor.committeeMemberChittenden, William
dc.date.accessioned2015-09-23T18:08:55Z
dc.date.available2015-09-23T18:08:55Z
dc.date.issued2015-08
dc.description.abstractA novel 2-dimensional crystalline material composed of cyanide-bridged metal nanosheets with a square planar framework has been prepared. This material, similar to Hofmann clathrates, has a variety of interesting properties. The material is crystalline and possesses characteristics that include magnetic properties, electronic properties and useful structural features. They have recently been exfoliated into individual crystalline sheets. These sheets show a strong potential for use as ion selective membranes. Performance improvements in water purification and desalination by reverse osmosis methods owing to their single atom thickness is possible. A series of dynamic molecular simulations has provided an understanding of the mechanism for water permeability and salt rejection. Energy profiles for the passage of water and ionic species through the porous areas of these nanosheets have been built and reported. Performance estimates of the efficacy of this novel material for use as an ion selective membrane such as an improved desalination RO membrane are presented. Experiments in synthesis and exfoliation of this class of cyanide-bridged transition metal complex were conducted and the results are presented. A preliminary investigation into the magnetic properties of these materials is included.
dc.description.departmentMaterials Science, Engineering, and Commercialization
dc.formatText
dc.format.extent127 pages
dc.format.medium1 file (.pdf)
dc.identifier.citationGoss, M. (2015). <i>A novel 2-D transition metal cyanide membrane: Modeling, structural, magnetic, and functional characterization</i> (Unpublished dissertation). Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10877/5784
dc.language.isoen
dc.subjectTransition metal
dc.subjectCyanide-bridged
dc.subject2-D Nanomaterial
dc.subjectMembrane desalination
dc.subjectMolecular dynamic simulation
dc.subjectMagnetic
dc.subject.lcshNanochemistryen_US
dc.subject.lcshCyanidesen_US
dc.subject.lcshCrystallographyen_US
dc.titleA Novel 2-D Transition Metal Cyanide Membrane: Modeling, Structural, Magnetic, and Functional Characterization
dc.typeDissertation
thesis.degree.departmentMaterials Science, Engineering, and Commercialization Program
thesis.degree.disciplineChemistry and Biochemistry
thesis.degree.grantorTexas State University
thesis.degree.levelDoctoral
thesis.degree.nameDoctor of Philosophy

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