This internship option in "Chemistry for Energy and Sustainable Development" aims to immerse you in the field of chemistry research, in connection with current energy and environmental challenges. The proposed topics cover fundamental and applied aspects, aiming to understand and optimize chemical processes for the development of sustainable energy solutions.
The themes addressed may concern the chemistry of materials for energy storage and conversion, clean process chemistry, electrochemistry, catalysis, green chemistry, or waste valorization. The research conducted as part of these internships is often oriented towards potential applications, with a perspective of developing innovative and environmentally friendly technologies. The topics may be related to current socio-economic and environmental issues, such as the energy transition, the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, or waste management.
Students will have the opportunity to explore various techniques and domains of chemistry for energy and sustainable development, including:
- Applied electrochemistry for energy storage and conversion systems, such as batteries, fuel cells, and electrolyzers. Students will be able to study electrode materials, electrolytes, and electrochemical processes to optimize the performance of these devices.
- Molecular modeling and computer simulation to predict the properties of materials and chemical processes. Students will be able to use modeling tools to design new materials and optimize synthesis and transformation processes.
- Energy materials, such as electrode materials, catalysts, absorption materials, and thermoelectric materials. Students will be able to study the physical and chemical properties of these materials and explore new synthesis and characterization strategies.
- Environmental chemistry, including the detection and quantification of pollutants, CO2 capture and storage, and pollutant degradation. Students will be able to study the chemical processes involved in the formation and degradation of pollutants, as well as remediation strategies.
- Process chemistry and biomass valorization, including the conversion of biomass into biofuels, chemicals, and materials. Students will be able to study thermochemical and biological biomass conversion processes, as well as product separation and purification strategies.
Students will also have the opportunity to use advanced characterization techniques to study the properties of materials and chemical processes, such as various spectroscopies, microscopy, electrochemistry, or X-ray diffraction.
Types of internships: internships can take place in France or abroad, in an academic or industrial context. For example:
- In the research center at the École polytechnique: LPMC, LPICM, LCM, IPVF
- In university research laboratories: Université Paris Saclay, ENS, Collège de France, CEA, etc.
- In companies in the energy sector: TotalEnergies, Engie, Orano, etc.
- In start-ups specializing in green technologies
- In industrial R&D centers in France or abroad
Information is available on the moodle page of CHI592, with internship proposals received by the department, links to X-Job board and the Career center.
- Profesor: Nay Bastien
- Profesor: Tard Cédric