Armin D. Ebner

Dr. Armin D. Ebner is a Research Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing, University of South Carolina. His research focuses on magnetic particle separation techniques, hydrogen storage via complex hydrides, and gas separation processes like PSA/TSA for CO2 removal. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of South Carolina (2000) and a B.S. from the Catholic University of Chile (1995).

Education:

• Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 2000
• B.S., Catholic University of Chile, 1995

Research Interests:

• Magnetic drug delivery systems using high gradient magnetic separation (HGMS)
• Development of complex hydrides for hydrogen storage, focusing on catalysts like Ti, Zr, V and co-dopants Fe, Ni
• Gas separation processes (PSA/TSA) for CO2 capture in environmental and aerospace applications
• Mechanistic studies of nanoscale particle interactions in magnetic fields

Publications: His work spans magnetic separation in biomedical contexts, equilibrium theory in adsorption processes, and nanoscale HGMS feasibility. Recent trends emphasize medical applications of magnetic technologies and environmental CO2 mitigation strategies.

Advising & Grants: No student advisees or grant details explicitly stated in the provided text. His lab work likely involves collaborations in material science and engineering.