Category 1: Biofuels and Bioenergy
Reference Methods for Detailed Quantitative Analysis of Bio-Oils Using Comprehensive Two-Dimensional Gas Chromatography (GCxGC)
Principal Investigator: Stephen Reichenbach, Computer Science and Engineering
PI web page: Stephen Reichenbach Webpage
Abstract: 401 Reichenbach Abstract
Poster: Comparative Analysis of Peak Detection Techniques for Comprehensive Two-Dimensional Gas Chromatography
Publications:
- Comparative Analysis of Peak-Detection Techniques for Comprehensive Two-Dimensional Chromatography (J. of Chromatography A)
Category 2: Carbon Cycle Research that Helps Energy Related Industries Respond to Benefit from Federal Climate Change Initiative
Nanostructure Design of More Efficient Catalysts for Hydrogenation of Carbon Dioxide
Principal Investigator: Xiao Cheng Zeng, Chemistry
PI Web page: Xiao Cheng Zeng Webpage
Abstract: 402 Xiao Cheng Zeng Abstract
Publications:
- Catalytic Activities of Subnanometer Gold Clusters (Au16-Au18, Au20, and Au27-Au35) for CO Oxidation – ACS Nano 2011
- Formation of Cerium Oxide Membrane by Anodization – Chem. Communications
- Hollow Polyhedral Structures in Small Gold-Sulfide Clusters
- Investigating Active Site of Gold Nanoparticle
- Two-Dimensional to Three-Dimensional Structural Transition – J. Chemical Physics, 2010
Category 3: Improved Efficiency of Power Generation and Distribution Systems
Optimum Maintenance Strategies for Improving Reliability, Efficiency and Safety of Wind Plants
Principal Investigator: Sohrab Asgarpoor, Electrical Engineering
PI web page: Sohrab Asgarpoor Webpage
Abstract: 403 Sohrab Asgarpoor Abstract
Poster: Reliability Assessment of Wind Farms
Publications:
- Short and Long-Term Reliability Assessment of Wind Farms
- Risk-Based Failure Mode and Effect Analysis for Wind Turbines (RB-FMEA)
REIs: Renewable Energy Infrastructures on Urban Sites for the Generation and Transmission of Renewable MW to End Usersin High Population Areas
Principal Investigator: Chris Ford, Architecture
PI web page: No longer at UNL
Abstract: 404 Chris Ford Astract
Poster: REIs: Renewable Energy Infrastructures
Publications:
- Infrastructure: A Polemic (ACSA News, 2010)
- REIs: Renewable Energy Infrastructures v1.0 (ECO-Architecture III)
- The American Institute of Architects – Upjohn Award Winner Renewable Energy, Architect’s Knowledge Resource
Energy Storage by Supercapacitors Based on Carbon Nano-Onions
Principal Investigator: Yongfeng Lu, Electrical Engineering
PI web page: Yongfeng Lu Webpage
Abstract: 405 Yongfeng Lu Abstract
Publications:
- Growth of Carbon Nano-onions in the Open Air by Laser Resonant Excitation of Precursor Molecules
- Resonant Excitation of Precusor Molecules in Improving the Particle Crystallinity, Growth Rate And Optical Limiting Performance of Carbon Nano-onions
Category 4: Wind, Solar, and Geothermal Energy
Nanostructured Low Work Function N-Electrodes for Polymer Photovoltaics
Principal Investigator: Chin Li Cheung, Chemistry
PI web page: Chin Li Cheung Webpage
Abstract: 406 Chin Li Cheung Abstract
Publications:
Online Non-Intrusive Wind Turbine Fault Diagnosis
Principal Investigator: Wei Qiao, Electrical Engineering
PI web page: Wei Qiao Webpage
Abstract: 407 Wei Qiao Abstract
Poster: Series-Connected Reconfigurable Multicell Battery: A Novel Design Toward Smart Batteries
Publications:
- Bearing Fault Detection for Direct-Drive Wind Turbines via Stator Current Spectrum Analysis
- Current-Based Diagnosis for Gear Tooth Breaks in Wind Turbine Gearboxes
- Imbalance Fault Detection of Direct-Drive Wind Turbines Using Generator Current Signals
- Incipient Bearing Fault Detection via Wind Generator Stator Current and Wavelet Filter Simulation
- Simulation Investigation of Wind Turbine Imbalance Faults
Investigating Windmills Safety and Reliability
Principal Investigator: Michael Riley, Industrial and Management Systems Engineering
PI web page: No longer at UNL
Abstract: Michael Riley Abstract
Development of an Inexpensive Manufacturing Method for High Efficiency Solar Cells Principal Investigator: Rodney Soukup, Electrical Engineering
PI web page: No longer at UNL
Abstract: Rodney Soukup Abstract
Publications:
- Formation of Pyrite (FeS2) Thin Films by Thermal Sulfurization of dc Magnetron Sputtered Iron
- CuIn1−xAlxS2 Thin Films Prepared by Sulfurization of Metallic Precursors
Category 5: Innovations that Increase Energy Efficiency in the Built Environment
Optimal Energy Efficient Design for Residential Construction and Renovation
Principal Investigator: James Goedert, Construction Systems
PI web page: James Goedert Webpage
Abstract: James Goedert Abstract
Publications:
A Combined High-Efficiency System for Buildings
Principal Investigator: Haorong Li, Architectural Engineering
PI web page: Haorong Li Webpage
Abstract Haorong Li Abstract
Poster: Innovative Wastewater Energy Recovery System
Publications:
- A Generic Rating Data Based GRDB DX Coils Modeling Method
- A Model of Groundwater Seepage and Heat Transfer for Single-Well Ground Source Heat Pump Systems
- Development-Evaluation-and-Demonstraton-of-a-Virtual-Refrigerant-Charge-Sensor
- Feasibility Study of a Localized Residential Grey Water Energy-Recovery System
- Performance Analysis of a Multi-Functional Heat Pump System in Cooling Mode
- Performance Analysis of a Multi-functional Heat Pump System in Heating Mode
- Performance and Thermal Charging Discharging Features of a Phase Change Material Assisted Heat Pump System in Heating Mode
- Optimization and Analysis of Multifunctional Heat Pump System with Air Source and Gray Water Source in Heating Mode