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DECEMBER 30, 2022

A team from the University of Calgary and Rice University has used flash joule heating (FJH) ( earlier post ) to convert low-value asphaltenes—a by-product of crude oil refining—into a high-value carbon allotrope, asphaltene-derived flash graphene (AFG). Flash graphene from asphaltenes. (A)

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JANUARY 22, 2018

In a paper in the journal Small , the team reports that the metal/metal oxide@N-doped graphitic carbon fibers—especially Co 3 O 4 —exhibit comparable ORR catalytic activity but superior stability and methanol tolerance versus the industry-standard platinum in alkaline solutions. Tang et al. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 9, 2015

The new Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI), announced today by President Obama, will focus on advanced fiber-reinforced polymer composites that combine strong fibers with tough plastics to yield materials that are lighter and stronger than steel. Adherent Technologies, Inc.; TPI Composites, Inc.;

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JUNE 9, 2010

Writing in the journal Advanced Materials , a team of materials scientists and physicists from the University of Manchester (UK) say graphene has the potential to replace carbon fibers in high performance materials that are used to build aircraft or fuel-efficient vehicles.

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AUGUST 18, 2020

Diakont’s team members for this program includes project leader Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, and LifeLast. The designed polymer composite coating materials provide structural strength and facile processability with smart functionalities.

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AUGUST 21, 2014

University of Colorado Boulder. University of Wisconsin - Madison. University of Connecticut. University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign. Demonstration scale plasma oxidation of carbon fiber This project will scale up a carbon fiber oxidation technology that reduces energy consumption and oxidation time.

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JUNE 9, 2017

Precursor Development for Low-Cost, High-Strength Carbon Fiber. These projects will pursue innovative approaches to developing novel precursors for high-strength carbon fiber at half the cost of current materials. Carnegie Mellon University. University of Connecticut. Northwestern University.

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JULY 12, 2017

Two projects will research, develop, and use integrated computation materials engineering (ICME) techniques to develop low cost carbon fiber from a variety of feedstocks and precursors that can be used to make carbon fiber with less energy and lower cost. University of Maryland: College Park. Cornell University.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cells require precise temperature and moisture controls to be at their best. The performance of polymer-electrolyte fuel cells (PEFCs) and other multiphase flow technologies is significantly dependent on liquid-water management. Credit: Berkeley Lab).

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NOVEMBER 1, 2023

But we do actually need that energy to be generated,” says Alper Bozkurt, who with Veena Misra codirects the Center for Advanced Self-Powered Systems of Integrated Sensors and Technologies (ASSIST) at North Carolina State University. But solar is just the opening gambit.

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AUGUST 7, 2020

The team will build on ORNL’s success in developing low-cost carbon-fibers, composites, smart polymer materials, and non-destructive evaluation methods by leveraging expertise of partners on coating deposition and robotic inspection tools for smart repair of gas pipes. University of Colorado, Boulder.

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MAY 19, 2014

Potential high-value products from isolated lignin include low-cost carbon fiber, engineering plastics and thermoplastic elastomers, polymeric foams and membranes, and a variety of fuels and chemicals—all currently sourced from petroleum. Each product stream, however, has its own distinct challenges. Ragauskas et al.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2022

The selected projects—spanning 22 states and coordinated at universities, national laboratories, and private companies—will advance technologies for a wide range of areas, including electric vehicles, offshore wind, storage and nuclear recycling. Cornell University. Stanford University. The Ohio State University.

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DECEMBER 1, 2016

SGL Group brings its long-established expertise as a component developer to the project, and is responsible for the development of the gas diffusion layers (GDL), which will be manufactured based on carbon fibers. Specific objectives are: To deliver an increased automotive beginning of life (BOL) power density of 1.5 W/cm 2 at 0.6

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JUNE 22, 2010

Researchers at the University of Maryland have used a nickel-coated, genetically modified Tobacco mosaic virus (TMV1cys) as a 3-D current collector, combined with electrodeposition (ED), to fabricate a porous silicon anode for lithium-ion batteries. SEM images before and after the silicon deposition. Source: Chen et al. Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 23, 2012

DE-FOA-0000648 ) This funding will support the development of high-strength, lightweight carbon fiber composites and advanced steels and alloys that will help vehicle manufacturers improve the fuel economy of cars and trucks while maintaining and improving safety and performance.

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APRIL 28, 2013

The e-racer from the team at Hochschule Esslingen University of Applied Sciences Click to enlarge. The racer can reach a top speed of 140 km/h (87 mph); two lithium polymer batteries with a combined capacity of 8 kWh support a range of 22 km (13.7 Seuffer GmbH & Co.KG Peter Spies, group manager at Fraunhofer IIS in Nuremberg.

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AUGUST 14, 2014

Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) Development of Carbon Fiber Composites for Lightweight Vehicles (Area of Interest 2). This project will develop, integrate and implement predictive models for Carbon-Fiber Reinforced Polymer composites that link the material design, molding process and final performance.

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AUGUST 16, 2016

Demonstrate the joining of steel to aluminum and aluminum to carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites using the existing spot welding infrastructure. Develop new coating and adhesives that enable carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic/aluminum closure panels and validate corrosion testing methods. Description.

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MAY 29, 2010

The NAHF-XTM technology was pioneered and perfected over seven years with funding from the Air Force, Army, aerospace industry and Third Frontier, said Brian Rice, Division Head for Multi-Scale Composites and Polymers at UDRI. The breakthrough was in overcoming issues of uniformity and precisely controlling growth of the nanotubes.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

University of Michigan. The Ohio State University. Arizona State University. Mississippi State University. Johns Hopkins University. This project will demonstrate laser-assisted joining of aluminum and carbon fiber components to reduce vehicle weight. The Ohio State University. Description.

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MAY 16, 2013

To save weight, components such as the oil tank, the air filter box integrated into the subframe and the air induction are made of carbon fiber reinforced polymer. Furthermore, the Porsche Universal Charger (AC) can be installed at home in the garage using the Charging Dock.

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JANUARY 4, 2012

A team from the Loker Hydrocarbon Research Institute and Department of Chemistry, University of Southern California, reports on an improved material for capturing carbon dioxide from the air—silica?organic Adsorption of CO 2 from the air at 25 °C on FS-PEI-50 and FS-PEI-33 under dry and humid conditions. Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 21, 2016

Texas A&M University will lead the Gulf Coast center—a region anchored in the chemical, oil and gas sectors—and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) will lead the Northeast center, where glass, ceramic and microelectronic manufacturing has a strong presence. LanzaTech; Materia; SEVA; TowerJazz; Small: Able Industrial Products Inc.;

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MAY 25, 2015

To offer driver assistance systems that are appealing to Chinese drivers as well, Audi launched a project at its R&D Center in Beijing in cooperation with Tongji University in Shanghai. The R8 e-tron rear car body module is made of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) integrating the luggage compartment, which extends the frame structure.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

In order to cover as many realistic solutions as possible to minimize EOLAB’s weight, the project team also took a look at polymers. The type and proportion of the glass fibers mixed with these polymers vary as a function of the properties required for each end-use (e.g. longer fibers for structural components).

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JANUARY 21, 2016

DOE will fund cost-shared projects with private industry, national laboratories, and university teams. Carbon Fiber Polymer Composite. These areas of interest apply to light, medium, and heavy-duty on-road vehicles. Area of Interest (AOI) 1: EV Everywhere Plug-In Electric Vehicle Local Showcases.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Their outer skin is made from aluminum-coated polymer and this in turn brings weight advantages. The stack comprises more than 300 individual cells; the core of each of these individual cells is a polymer membrane, with a platinum-based catalyst on both sides of the membrane. The tanks can store around five kilograms (11.0

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AUGUST 10, 2011

This project will develop a novel low cost route to carbon fiber using a lignin/PAN hybrid precursor and carbon fiber conversion technologies leading to high performance, low-cost carbon fiber. Plasan Carbon Composites. The Pennsylvania State University. . $6,000,000. Zoltek Companies, Inc.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2013

When the final funding opportunity announcement is released following this public comment period, DOE will accept applications from industry, national laboratories, and university-led teams to address these challenges and enable technologies that drive innovation in vehicle design. Carbon Fiber Polymer Composite.

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