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Nada Naser

My research focuses on the integration of solid binding peptides (SBPs) within the framework of proton-transporting transmembrane proteins to create new devices and materials that will enable next-generation energy systems. SBPs are combinatorially selected peptides that bind with high affinity to inorganic materials. By genetically inserting these peptides at various sites of functional transmembrane proteins (e.g., light-activated ion transporters), and by exploiting emerging techniques to isolate and stabilize the resulting chimera in polymeric nanoparticles, I intend to fabricate new devices to control charge transfer and chemical potential across interfaces in response to light illumination. Additionally, I am interested in developing responsive materials in which...

Emerson Chen

I will focus on organic mixed ionic-electronic conductors (OMIECs), which are often soft polymers or polymer blends with conjugated structure. They are promising candidates for supercapacitor and battery electrodes as they have great ionic-electronic coupling property and decent capability of ion and electron transportation. Also, the fabrication could be easily scaled up using roll-to-roll printing as most OMIECs are solution processable. In specific, I will synthesize PEDOT or Polythiophene with carboxybetaine/sulfobetaine zwitterionic side chains via chemical polymerization. EIS and OECT will be applied to characterize the synthesized materials for capacitance and kinetics studies. Higher specific capacitance and charging rate are expected as the zwitterion...

Doris Hung

My research focuses on developing a computational artificial intelligence framework for 3D lithium-ion batteries. Conventional battery manufacturing only considers monolithic, planar electrode architectures that have a fundamental trade-off between power and energy density. 3D batteries overcome this trade-off by enhancing ion transport with their engineered electrode architectures. I am currently developing a model framework that can automatically generate and optimize electrode architectures based on a set of user-defined design requirements. Advisor: Corie Cobb - Mechanical Engineering...

Mitchell Kaiser

My research will focus on self-assembly of organically cross-linked structures of 2D materials for clean energy applications. The 2D semi-conducting and quantum materials have well-defined atomic structure and architecture. Integrating 2D materials with functional organic molecules into well-controlled molecular to nano-scale architectures will lead to novel and synergistic properties and functions. Monolayer or few layer MoS2 will be prepared through mechanical and chemical exfoliation. Organic molecules will be self-assembled on the nanoflakes and cross-linked into layered structures. The unique band structures, limited electrons, and incomplete band bending of such materials will be exploited to realize unique catalytic, transport, and storage properties. In-situ STM, novel...

Giang Le

Giang Le

I hope to demonstrate the ability to use non-linear electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (NLEIS) for solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) performance diagnosis. Advisor: Stuart Adler — Chemical Engineering ...

Orion Dollar

Orion Dollar

I plan to use machine learning, a genetic algorithm and molecular dynamic simulations in tandem to thoroughly explore the solute/IL space and return candidate electrolytes that are electrochemically stable with desirable transport characteristics. Advisor: Jim Pfaendtner - Chemical Engineering ...

Qiu Ru Linnette Teo

My research aims to further the technique of Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) by looking at joint time-frequency analysis of an impedance-like response about a non-steady periodic condition, e.g. when a battery is charging. Advisor: Venkat Subramanian - Chemical Engineering ...

Jiaxu Qin

My research focuses on developing self-healing polymers based on pi-pi interactions as binder for low-cost sulfur cathodes with long cycle life. Advisor Alex Jen - Material Science & Engineering ...

Ian Murphy

My research focuses on the design and synthesis of novel surface chemistries for earth abundant electroactive materials. Optimizing such materials is a crucial aspect of low-cost next generation energy storage systems, including lithium-sulfur/air batteries and electrochemical fuel generation. Advisor Brandi Cossairt - Chemistry ...