Energy Research Group
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The newest Group in the CNST develops instruments designed to reveal the nanoscale physical and chemical processes and properties critical to advances in energy conversion, transport and storage. The Group’s research includes nanoscale characterization of light-matter interaction, charge and energy transfer processes, catalytic activity and interfacial structure in energy-related materials and devices. The current focus is on the creation of instrumentation for nanoscale characterization of photovoltaic and thermoelectric materials and devices and computational models of energy and charge transfer dynamics. Programs/Projects
Nanomaterials in Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage—A number of new approaches to creating more efficient devices for energy harvesting, storage, and conversion are based on the incorporation of nanostructured materials into electrochemical … Metrologies for Nanobiomaterials in Artificial Photosynthesis—Novel technologies for solar fuel production are expected to increasingly contribute to meeting our nation’s environmental and energy needs. Mimicking nature’s ability … Nanowire Lithium-Ion Battery—The rechargeable battery has become ubiquitous in modern society, powering a host of seemingly indispensible portable electronics and communications devices. Improving battery performance for … Electronic Transport in Nanoscale Organic/Inorganic Devices—Organic materials (multi-carbon compounds) are amenable to almost Lego©-like tinkering with their structure and composition, and can exhibit a wide range of properties that might make possible … Infrared Imaging Beyond the Diffraction Limit—There are a variety of tools for characterizing nanoscale morphology and structure, such as scanning probe, scanning electron, and transmission electron microscopies. In contrast, the typical tools … Nanostructured Thermoelectrics—Finding alternative energy sources is one approach to satisfying the ever growing demand for energy; another is reclaiming energy that is often wasted in everyday life. For example, most cars … Nanoscale Optoelectrical Characterization of Photovoltaic Materials and Devices—Large-scale implementation of solar power generation will require photovoltaic (PV) devices with a ratio of efficiency to cost that is much higher than existing silicon-based systems. Such … |
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