Highly Efficient and Durable Catalysts for Fuel Cell Applications
Principal Investigator: Jian Zhang, Department of Chemistry
PI web page: Jian Zhang Webpage
Abstract: 601 Jian Zhang Abstract
Poster: Porous Organic Frameworks for Energy Related Applications
Enhanced Hydrogen Electrolysis and Heat Transfer Using Micro/Nano Structured Surfaces
Principal Investigator: Dennis Alexander, Electrical Engineering
PI web page: Dennis Alexander Webpage
Abstract: 602 Dennis Alexander abstract
Poster: Application of Femtosecond Laser Fabricated Multi-Scale Structures in Electrolysis and Heat Transfer
Publications:
- A Fundamental Understanding of the Dependence of the Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) Signal Strength on the Complex Focusing Dynamics of Femtosecond Laser Pulses on Either Side of the Focus. . .
- Comparison of the Structural and Chemical Composition of Two Unique Micro/Nanostructures Produced by Femtosecond Laser Interactions on Nickel
- Enhanced Pool-Boiling Heat Transfer and Critical Heat Flux Using Femtosecond Laser Surface Processing
- Extraordinary Shifts of the Leidenfrost Temperature from Multiscale MicroNanostructured Surfaces
- Formation of Multiscale Surface Structures on Nickel via Above Surface Grrowth
- Fundamentals of Layered Nanopartical Covered Pyramidal Structures Formed on Nickel During Femtosecond Laser Surface Interactions
- Self Assembled Nanoparticle Aggregates from Line Focused Femtosecond Laser Ablation
- Self Propelled Droplets from Bioinspired Directional Microstructured Surfaces
- Superhydrophobic Metallic Surfaces Functionalized via Femtosecond Laser Surface Processing for Long Term Air Film
- Tailoring Liquid/Solid Interfacial Energy Transfer: Fabriaction and Application of Multiscale Metallic Surfaces with Engineered Heat Transfer and Electrolysis Properties via Femtosecond laser Surface Processing Techniques
- Understanding the Physical and Material Dynamics of Multipulse Femtosecond Laser Interactions with Surfaces
Intelligent Demand Prediction and Operation Optimization for Cost‐effective Campus Cooling
Principal Investigator: Kamlakar Rajurkar, Mechanical and Materials Engineering (formerly Jeonghan Ko)
PI web page: Kamlakar Rajurkar Webpage
Abstract: 603 Kamlakar Rajurkar Abstract
Posters:
- Energy Cost Optimization for a Large-Salce Hybrid Cooling Plant . . .
- Robust Hourly Cooling Load Prediction Based on the Historical Weather and Load Data
Publications:
- Cost Optimization for a Large-Scale Hybrid Central Cooling Plant with Multiple Energy Sources Under a Complex Electricity Cost Structure
- Hourly Cooling Load Forecasting Using Time-Indexed ARX Models with two-stage weighted least squares regression
Carbon Nanotube Coating on Copper Transmission Coils for Wireless Vehicle Charging
Principal Investigator: Yongfeng Lu, Electrical Engineering
Co-Investigators: Jerry Hudgins, Electrical Engineering and Yunshen Zhou, Electrical Engineering
PI web page: Yongfeng Lu Webpage
Abstract: 604 Yongfeng Lu Abstract
Poster:
Color Indicated Rapid Carbon Capture in Metal‐Organic Frameworks
Principal Investigator: Li Tan, Mechanical and Materials Engineering
PI web page: Li Tan Webpage
Abstract: 605 Li Tan Abstract
Posters:
Publications:
- Binding Crystalline Solids at Low Tempertures
- Fixing Colloidal Motions at Water/Air Interface with Micrometer Scale Resolution – JPhysChem
- Metal-Organic Frameworks Capable of Healing at Low Temperatures – Advanced Maerials
- Molecular Motions in Functional Self-Assembeled- Nanostructures – Int J Mol Sci
- Nanocavities Double the Toughness of Graphene – Adv. Eng. Materials
- Sequential Binding of Large Molecules to Hairy MOFs – Chemical Communications
- Thermal Growth of Organic Supramolecular Crystals with Screw Dislocations – J. Therm. Anal. Calorim.
Evaluation of Energy Storage Strategies for Integration of Renewable into the Grid
Principal Investigator: Sohrab Asgarpoor, Electrical Engineering
PI web page: Sohrab Asgarpoor Webpage
Abstract: 606 Sohrab Asgarpoor Abstract
Posters:
- Optimal Maintenance Strategy for Wind Turbines with Markov Decision Processes
- Integration of Wind Energy with Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES)
Publications:
- The Effect of Demand Side Management on Reliability of Automated Distribution Systems
- Optimum Planning Compressed Air Energy Storage – IEEE North America Power Symposium
High-Performance Organic Solar Cells
Principal Investigator: Stephen Ducharme, Physics and Astronomy
Co-Investigators: Jinsong Huang, Mechanical and Materials Engineering and Kevin Cole, Mechanical and Materials Engineering
PI web page: Stephen Ducharme Webpage
Abstract: 607 Stephen Ducharme Abstract
Posters:
- Tuning the energy Level Offset between Donor and Acceptor with Ferroelectric . . .
- Polarization Mapping in Ferroelectric Polymer Thin Films by Pyroelectric Scanning Microscopy
Publications:
- Arising Applications of Ferroelectric Materials in Photovoltaic Devices
- Biodegradable Transparent Substrates for Flexible Organic-Light-Emitting Diodes
- Synthesis and Application of Ferroelectric P(VDF-TrFE) Nanoparticles in Organic Photovoltaic Devices for High Efficiency
- Understanding the Effect of Ferroelectric Polarization on Power Conversion
- Utilizing Insulating Nanoparticles as the Spacer in Laminated Flexible Polymer Solar Cells for Improved Mechanical Stability