Description du sujet de thèse

This PhD project is part of the CLEARRN initiative (Center for Entrepreneurship and Advanced Research on Zeolites and Porous Materials - Normandy).
The doctoral researcher will work on the design and production of new types of zeolites using sustainable processes, aiming to reduce energy and water consumption while avoiding harmful substances. The goal is to create materials that can be used in practical technologies, particularly in the fields of clean energy and pollution treatment.
In addition to laboratory work, the PhD student will take part in activities promoting the valorization of zeolites beyond the academic context. This includes contributing to start-up projects, transferring research results into practical innovations, and raising public awareness through workshops and lectures on the role of zeolites in society

Contexte de travail

The project will take place within the framework of the Center for zeolites and nanoporous materials, CLEARRN - CNRS managed by Dr. Svetlana Mintova ( Director of Recherche, CNRS, LCS UMR 6506, Caen). The work will be carried out at LCS - Laboratoire Catalyse & Spectrochimie (https://www.lcs.ensicaen.fr) located in Caen (Normandy).
The LCS has built its reputation on the preparation of zeolites and related porous materials, operando spectroscopy and catalysis. Combining very strong poles in synthesis, infrared spectroscopy, but also Raman spectroscopy, LCS occupies a unique place to perform competitive research of the highest level in the field of porous nanomaterials. The selected candidate will be attached to UMR6506.