Samuel Allen (He/Him)

Chemistry and Physics Student, University of St Andrews
  • University of St Andrews
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  • United Kingdom

About Samuel Allen

Primarily my studies are in physics, but I am undertaking research in synthetic and analytical inorganic chemistry. The aim of my project is to optimise the carbon dioxide adsorption behaviour (by optimising pore structure changes, gating effects and pore sizes) of merlinoite (zeolite) molecular sieves, for use in carbon capture in industry. This includes development of reliable synthetic routes for merlinoites and developing an analytical model for their kinetic adsorption behaviour.

The project will hopefully produce practical results which can be implemented to make gas purification in industrial processes, natural gas upgrading and waste processing more environmentally friendly.

My future research interests lie at the interface between physics and chemistry, particularly in solid state chemistry and in developing and using novel analytical techniques. I am interested in materials engineering, particularly within the energy sector, for example in carbon capture, nuclear fusion energy, and renewables.

Outside of studying and research, I have keen interests in writing fiction, amateur rocketry/aeronautics, cookery and philosophy. I also play tennis, football and chess.

I am a/an:

Undergraduate Leadership & Research Scholar

University

University of St Andrews

Laidlaw Cohort Year

2022

Research Topic

Chemistry Climate Change Material Science

Area of Expertise

Mathematics Physics Science

I am from:

United Kingdom

I speak:

English

My hobbies/interests are:

Badminton Chess Cooking/Baking Football (soccer) Foreign languages Music Politics & current events Reading Skiing Tennis Travelling Volunteering Writing/blogging

I am open to participating in mentoring/buddy programmes

Yes

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Topics

Channels contributed to:

STEM Research

Rooms participated in:

University of St Andrews

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