Morris Group – Studying the Dynamics of Gas-Surface Reactions

gas-surface reaction dynamics

surface science for detailed studies of interfacial chemistry

studying clouds in the lab

studies of atmospheric chemistry are achieved via cavity ring-down spectroscopy coupled to an atmospheric cloud simulation chamber (ACSC)

visible light-driven photocatalysis

high intensity light sources are used to study photocatalysis on nanoparticulate materials

gas particle surface chemistry

the growth and environmental fate of aerosol particles

molecular beam scattering from monolayers

beams of molecules help to decipher reaction dynamics on surfaces

mechanisms of highly oxidizing pollutants on surfaces

custom built chambers aid in studying gas-surface reactions

spectroscopic methods for product detection

cavity ring-down spectroscopy (CRDS)

Research Overview

Our mission is to build a fundamental understanding of chemistry at the gas-surface interface for environmental science, catalysis, and national security.

Gas-MOF Chemistry and Catalysis

We explore the uptake, diffusion, and reaction of gas-phase molecules within MOFs.

Titania supported Gold for Photochemistry

We develop mechanisms for photo-oxidation of organic compounds on gold/titania catalysts.

Multidisciplinary Research for Agent Decomposition (MultiRAD)

MultiRad is a team of five institutions focused on developing catalysts for the destruction of chemical warfare agents.

Molecular Beam Scattering

Molecular beam methods are employed to track the reaction mechanisms of highly oxidizing pollutants on organic surfaces

The Group

The Morris Group is composed of graduate students, undergraduate students, and postdocs from around the country and world, each with a keen interest in chemical reaction dynamics.

Visit our laboratory anytime. We can be found on the lowest floor of Hahn Hall: 005 Hahn Hall South.

Our objective is to help develop a fundamental understanding of interfacial chemical reactions, communicate our discoveries to the scientific community, and advance the critical thinking, problem solving, and scientific abilities of each student, empowering individuals to pursue their professional goals.

Students interested in joining the Morris Group or simply learning more about our research should contact John: morris(at)vt.edu

gas-surface reaction dynamics

studying clouds in the lab

visible light-driven photocatalysis

gas particle surface chemistry

molecular beam scattering from monolayers

mechanisms of highly oxidizing pollutants on surfaces

spectroscopic methods for product detection

Research Overview

Gas-MOF Chemistry and Catalysis

Titania supported Gold for Photochemistry

Multidisciplinary Research for Agent Decomposition (MultiRAD)

Molecular Beam Scattering

The Group

Group Members

Darren Driscoll

Stacy Farley

Tyler Grisson

Nathan Jones

John Morris

Dimitar (Mitko) Panayotov

Richard Petty

Nick Sapienza

Conor Sharp

Ceclia Smith

Guanyu Wang

Publication Highlights