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Energy & Environment
Faculty: Dr.
Jack Brenizer (INIE), Dr.
John Cimbala, Dr.
Matthew Mench, Dr.
Kendra Sharp, Dr.
Chao-Yang Wang
Research
Areas: Batteries, including reduced size, improved
safety (thermal run-away and toxic chemicals) and in-vehicle
energy delivery systems. Fuel cells, including both stationary
and portable applications,
Power generation without greenhouse gases,
Adaptive Environmental Systems, Improved utilization of existing fuels and technologies
and new technology to minimize energy expenditures and foster
decreases in pollution levels.
The
ECEC, Electrochemical
Engine Center,
conducts
fundamental and applied research on fuel cells
and advanced batteries for electric propulsion,
stationary power generation and portable electronics.
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Dr.
Mench and Dr. Brenizer:
Neutron radiograph of a fuel cell showing water accumulation
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