2016/2017 Energy Research Grants (Cycle 10)

Novel, Irradiation and Stress Corrosion Cracking Resistant oxide-Dispersion-Strengthened Alloys
Principal Investigator:  Bai Cui, Mechanical and Materials Engineering Department
Co-PI:  Yongfeng Lu, Electrical and Computer Engineering Department
PI web page:  Bai Cui Webpage
Abstract: 20-101 Bai Cui Abstract
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Interface-Engineered Materials for High-Efficiency All-Organics Solar Cells
Principal Investigator:  Axel Enders, Department of Physics and Astronomy
Co-PI:  Peter Dowben, Department of Physics and Astronomy
PI web page:  Axel Enders Webpage
Abstract: 20-102 Axel Enders Abstract
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Passivated Liquid Alloy s Hybrid Anode for membrane-Free, Non-Aqueous Redox Flow Batteries
Principal Investigator:  Li Tan, Mechanical and Materials Engineering Department
Co-PIs:  Bai Cui and Florin Bobaru, Mechanical and Materials Engineering Department
PI web page:  Li Tan Webpage
Abstract: 20-103 Li Tan Abstract

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Toward High Value-Added Products from Lignin: A Hybrid Chemo/Biocatalytic Approach
Principal Investigator:  David Berkowitz, Department of Chemistry
Co-PI:  Mark Wilson, Department of Biochemistry
PI web page:  David Berkowitz Webpage
Abstract: 20-104 David Berkowitz Abstract

Artificial Photosynthesis:  Mimicking Nature’s Electronics in a Physical System for CO2 Fixation by Light
Principal Investigator:  Ravi Saraf, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Department
Co-PIs:  Xiao Zeng, Department of Chemistry, and Wei Niu, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
PI web page:  Ravi Saraf Webpage
Abstract: 20-105 Ravi Saraf Abstract

Biochemical Analysis of Microalgae for Enhanced Oil Synthesis and Biomass in a Waste Water System
Principal Investigator:  Paul Black, Department of Biochemistry
Co-PIs:  Yasar Demirel, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Department and Wayne Riekhof, School of Biological Sciences
PI web page:  Paul Black Webpage
Abstract: 20-106 Paul Black Abstract