Please join the Chemistry Department in welcoming back Samantha Cary (Chemistry '12) on Tuesday, October 20th in CNS 333 @ 12:05 pm. Please join the Chemistry Department in welcoming back Samantha Cary (Chemistry '12) on Tuesday, October 20th in CNS 333 @ 12:05 pm.
Samantha Cary will visit the Chemistry Department this Tuesday to discuss her PhD work at Florida State University
"Periodicity Through the Actinide Series"
Abstract:
The actinides consist of the elements from actinium to lawrencium in the periodic table, best known for uranium and plutonium, which were used to develop nuclear weapons and power. Today, nuclear power is used to generate over 20 % of the electricity across the world. Although an effective means of generating electricity, the waste generated from nuclear reactors is a major issue with relatively little progress being made to reduce the amount and radiotoxicity of the waste. Overall, this problem stems from the chemical complexity and highly radioactive nature of the actinides. Because of this the actinides are understudied, particularly beyond uranium, and as a result much of their fundamental chemistry is poorly understood. The goal of our research is to prepare coordination complexes that can be used as probes for elucidating changes in structure and bonding across the actinide series. This talk will focus on our recent work with nitrogen containing ligands, which has lead to the discovery of a new transition in the actinide series.
Seminar will be on Tuesday, October 20th in CNS 333 @ 12:05 pm. Refreshments will be provided so please bring your own mug to reduce, reuse, and recycle.
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact jpellis@ithaca.edu. Please make requests for accommodations as soon as possible.
See full schedule for our Fall Seminar series here. View other IC events here.
https://www.ithaca.edu/intercom/article.php/20151018102719573