You will contribute to the Synthesis & Processing Platform within the Laboratory for Energy Technologies & Innovation, focusing on the production and advanced characterization of inorganic oxide-based materials. The role is primarily experimental, offering a deep dive into the ceramic processing chain and material science.
Your work will involve the synthesis of inorganic oxide materials using specialized equipment, including Flame Spray Pyrolysis FSP reactors. You will be responsible for the full processing cycle: from wet chemistry and powder processing to shaping techniques such as mixing, drying, and pellet pressing to meet strict industrial specifications. A key component of the internship is the execution of thermal treatment to ensure material stability and phase purity.
Beyond synthesis, you will perform systematic structural and morphological analyses using state-of-the-art techniques, including XRD for phase identification, SEM for morphological study, and BET for surface area and porosity measurements. You will be expected to maintain precise documentation of experimental procedures and results.
This internship provides an international research environment and hands-on experience with industrial-scale projects. For highly motivated students, it offers the opportunity to gain unique insights into scientific collaborations and develop high-level expertise in materials characterization.
