"Geothermally Driven Hydrogen Compression" supported by Department of Energy/National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL):
We are currently investigating thermal compression of hydrogen through the use of solid state materials by using “low grade geothermal energy”.
“Barrier Coatings for Geothermal-Fluid-Wetted Process Equipment,” supported by Department of Energy/National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL):
The objective of this project is to find out the material properties of polymer coating on heat exchangers for barrier applications.
“Transition of Our Research”
Recently, we started to collaborate with the Nevada Institute for Renewable Energy Commercialization (NIREC) to transform our scientific and engineering research into viable businesses. The Entrepreneur-In-Residence (EIR), Ms. Maureen Mullarkey, Former CFO of International Game Technology, is working with us to develop the commercialization plan in connection with our renewable energy research (funded by NIREC). |
"Novel Heat Transfer Enhancement Techniques in the Boiler and Condenser for Use in Geothermal Power Plants" (Co-PI: R. Wirtz) supported by Department of Energy/National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL):
The objective of this project is to develop a novel heat transfer enhancement technique—“Surface coating” for promoting enhanced condensation for geothermal power plants.
“High Temperature Resistant Superhydrophobic Nanocomposite Coatings,” supported by U.S. Department of Energy and NEI Corp., NJ:
We study the fundamental principle of dropwise condensation processes in connection with superhydrophobic coatings targeting high temperature applications.
“Optimized Nano-Porous Surfaces for Boiling Heat Transfer” Supported by National Science Foundation
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We try to understand optimized technique(s) to produce durable nano-porous surfaces (NPS) for heat transfer applications. |
"A Twistable Artificial Muscle (AM) Fin," (Co-PI: K. Leang) supported by Office of Naval Research (ONR):
The ultimate goal of this project is to capitalize on the unique properties of a new enabling “Artificial Muscle (AM)” to develop and deliver a compact and energy-efficient technology for enhanced maneuvering of small biorobotic unmanned surface/underwater vehicles.
"Intelligent Microwave Power Transmission and Control System for Artificial Muscle-Driven Biomimetic Robotic Systems,” supported by National Science Foundation:
In this project, we are studying the locomotion of an artificial muscle driven biomimetic robot, utilizing its versatile body morphology using a microwave-based intelligence wireless link |
