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The Impact of Dielectric Coatings and Porosity of Nanoparticles on Energy Density

Davis J., Brown D., Henderson W., Anbalagan P., Georgia Institute of Technology, US

Using experimentally calibrated 3-D quasi-electrostatic simulations, various microstructural architectures of cold-pressed nanoparticle (NP) compacts for low-frequency energy storage applications are investigated. This work is built upon our investigations into metal-insulator composites [1] and dielectric composites [...]

Electroactive Polymers as Battery Electrodes

Lutkenhaus J.L., Texas A&M University, US

Plastic power, or energy storage platforms primarily consisting of polymers, offers opportunities never before available in current state-of-the-art prismatic or coin cells, such as flexible, structural, or stretchable energy storage. Electroactive polymers, a class of [...]

Renewable Integration Technologies into Military microgrids

Fernandez S.J., Almeria Analytics, US

There is a continuing need for tools to integrate new control systems into the evolving FOB microgrids, including those integrating renewable sources and new schemes for reducing fuel requirements. Thus, these models ultimately need to [...]

Analysis, Modeling and Characterization of Crystalline Silicon Solar Cells

Lyshevski S.E., Reis R.M., Rochester Institute of Technology, US

In biomedical devices, cell phones, computer and tablets, consumer electronics, communication, security and even micro air vehicles, energy harvesting, energy storage and energy management are of a significant importance. In many applications, solar cells and [...]

Rapid processing of perovskite thin films for applications in PV

Druffel T., Lavery B., University of Louisville, US

Perovskite solar cells have the possibility of becoming the next generation of industrial solar cells due to their ease of manufacturing, use of common materials, and respectable efficiencies. Since the first report of perovskite solar [...]

Cotton Fabric Immobilized AuNP@Graphene and ZnO@rGO for Heterogeneous Catalysis and Photocatalysis

Baruah B., Baruah S., West B., Baruah B., Baruah S., Kennesaw State University, US

The present study demonstrates liquid-phase exfoliation of graphene from pristine graphite in presence of surfactant and synthesis of reduced graphene oxide (rGO) via graphene oxide method. Pretreated cotton fabrics are primed with binder molecules before [...]

Photocatalysis of Rhodamine B in water using nanotechnology

Yu Z., Li Z., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, US

There are several techniques currently used for water organic contaminants removal, including Activated Carbon Adsorption, Chlorination, UV Photolysis, Ozonation, and Ferrate Oxidation. Although these techniques are useful in treating contaminated water, they have limitations in [...]

Effects of Engineered Nanoparticles on Hydrophobic Organic Pollutants

Sahle-Demessie E., Han C., Zhao A., Grecsek H., U.S. Environmental Protectin Agency, US

As nanomaterials become increasingly part of everyday consumer products, it is imperative to measure their potential release during production, use, and disposal, and assess their impact on the health of human and the ecosystem. This [...]

Engineered Nanoparticles Emitted From Laser Printers: Environmental Health Implications

Pirela S.V., Bello D., Castranova V., Qian Y., Demokritou P., T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard University, US

Engineered Nanoparticles Emitted From Laser Printers: Environmental Health Implications Sandra V. Pirela1, Dhimiter Bello1,2, Vincent Castranova3, Yong Qian4, Philip Demokritou1 1 Center for Nanotechnology and Nanotoxicology, Department of Environmental Health, T. H. Chan School of [...]

Emerging Legal and Product Stewardship Implications of Products of Nanotechnology

Bergeson L.L., Bergeson & Campbell, P.C., US

While the pace of technological innovation is furious, the unambiguous application of law, regulation, and policy, and the implications of nanotechnology for effective product stewardship are moving at far lesser speeds, creating uncertainty and potential [...]