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Electrophoretic deposition an emerging technology to support fuel cell nanoelectrocatalysts

Oropeza Guzmán M., Gochi-Ponce Y., Moreno G., Tecnologico Nacional de Mexico-Instituto Tecnologico de Tijuana, MX

A new challenge of nanoelectrocatalytic materials is to find a convenient method to support them on surfaces serving as fuel cell electrodes. Traditionally, researchers have tried to prepare colloidal inks containing the nanoelectrocatalyst previously synthesized [...]

Core-shell and Immobilized Nanoscale Ferrites for H2 Generation From Thermochemical Water-splitting

Amar V., Puszynski J., Shende R., South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, US

In this study, water was used as energy carrier for H2 generation via thermochemical water-splitting process using core-shell and immobilized nanoscale ferrite materials. Core-shell ferrite nanoparticles were synthesized using pluronic P123 templating assisted sol-gel method. [...]

A novel approach towards PGM-free PEM fuel cell cathodes

Anson C., Gerken J., Preger Y., Biswas S., Root T., Stahl S., University of Wisconsin-Madison, US

One of the major obstacles preventing widespread implementation of PEM fuel cells is the current requirement for prohibitive loadings of Pt at the cathode to achieve high activity for the oxygen reduction reaction. The Pt [...]

Laser Carbon Interactions

Vander Wal R., Abrahamson J., Penn State University, US

This presentation describes laser heating of carbon materials. The carbon industry has been annealing carbon via traditional furnace heating since at least 1800, when Sir Humphry Davy produced an electric arc with carbon electrodes made [...]

A platform for extremely sensitive gas sensing: 2D materials on silicon carbide

Eriksson J., Rodner M., Yakimova R., Spetz A.L., Linkoping University, SE

2D materials offer a unique platform for sensing with extremely high sensitivity, since even minimal chemical interaction causes noticeable changes in the electronic state. An area where extreme sensitivity is particularly interesting is in the [...]

Advances in MOCVD Production of Complex Materials from Single Source Precursors: Phase Pure Metal Phosphide Thin Films for Catalysis and Energy Applications

Whitmire K., Rice University, US

Transient Foaming Behavior of CO2-soluble, Viscoelastic Surfactant in Microfluidic Model, Sand Pack and Limestone Core

Ramadhan G., P. Nguyen Q., The University of Texas at Austin, US

Aqueous foam has been demonstrated through laboratory and field experiments as an effective conformance control technique for gas enhanced oil recovery and carbon sequestration. The use of polymer as an additive to an aqueous foam [...]

Coatings for next-generation harsh environment systems.

DiMaio J.R., Shaughnessy M., Berger K., Morgan B., Haldeman A.T., Tetramer Technologies, US

From space to oil and gas wells, polyimide coatings and films are used to protect critical components such as fiber optic cables, enameled wires, and sensors in harsh environments. Polyimide materials provide exceptional thermal durability, [...]

Electrocatalytic CO2 Conversion for Seasonal Energy Storage

Weekes D.M., Berlinguette C.P., The University of British Columbia, CA

The grid-scale deployment of clean electricity requires highly efficient energy conversion and storage technologies. The electrocatalytic conversion of waste CO2 represents a compelling energy storage pathway because the carbon-based products can be deployed in major [...]

Fabrication and Electrochemical Property of Hybrid Carbon Nanofibers Based on Polyimide Precursor and Manganese Dioxide

Han N.K., Jeong Y.G., Chungnam National University, KR

Supercapacitors have recently received great interest from industry and academia as one of energy storage devices due to their high power density, fast charge time, and long cycle life. In this study, hybrid carbon nanofibers [...]