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Circular dichroism and its temporal evolution is critical in understanding conformational dynamics of biomolecules, chemical reactions, and the electronic structure of quantum materials. In the emerging fields of quantum computing and spintronics, chiral phenomena such as electron spin can be exploited leading to advances in data storage and transfer efficiency, cryptography, computational biology ...

C55-14a-270735In this program, Savengy Technologies., LLC and its partners will develop an energy efficient, low-cost device for oxygen separation. This device (oxygen generator) is designed for small scale oxygen-blown gasifiers. The proposed system can achieve low energy consumption requirements. We need to improve the purity of pressure swing adsorption (PSA) generated oxygen >98%. It is well-k ...

The Department of Energy requires a compact digital imaging system (or systems) for beam and target system diagnostic applications. Capable of HD resolution, motion deblurring, object/event detection/identification, object tracking, and data compression, the proposed system is meant to resolve current camera lifespan inadequacies while also boosting energy level resistance. This problem is being a ...

Advanced high temperature nuclear reactor systems that utilize liquid coolants such as molten fluorides require structural components that are also corrosion resistant to the coolant. The current structural components approved for use in ASME Code Sec III Div 5 have insufficient corrosion resistance for long lifetimes. This problem will be addressed by the incorporation of thick, corrosion resista ...

C56-18m-272073Anion exchange membrane (AEM) electrolyzers have the potential to meet the 2026 DOE target of hydrogen production for $2/kg, but better membranes are needed. The membranes need to run at higher pressures and lower KOH concentrations to simplify the balance of plant. Dioxide Materials already sells alkaline exchange membranes for use in AEM electrolyzers, but the present membranes are ...

The problem being addressed in this application is the lack of materials and manufacturing techniques available to fabricate next- generation semiconducting electronic components in the United States. Specifically, this project advances diamond-based power components, which can bring greater efficiency, reliability, and resilience to the power grid. This project focuses on manufacturing methods an ...

C56-10c-272355 The transportation sector has historically relied heavily on petroleum, supporting over 90 percent of the sector’s energy needs. This sector has surpassed electricity generation to become the largest source of CO2 emissions in the United States. Replacing fossil fuels with biofuels is one of the primary ways to decarbonize the transportation sector and decrease global dependence o ...

Beam combining of many ultrafast lasers is a very promising route to achieving high peak power and high average power laser systems required for DOE acceleration applications. Fiber lasers have become key workhorses for power scaling of ultrafast laser sources due to their high single-pass gain, outstanding heat-dissipating capability, excellent beam quality, inherent simplicity, and compactness. ...

C56-18k-272479Although PEM electrolysis is a leading technology for the production of green hydrogen, its reliance on PFSA membranes containing forever chemicals— along with bans on those chemicals coming into force soon — means that alternatives need to be found. The goal of the proposed research is to create new, fluorine-free membranes that could be used in place of fluorinated membranes in ...

With the aggressive adoption of renewable energy sources, the demand for reliable, efficient energy storage systems continues to grow in step. By 2030, the Li-ion battery energy storage systems are expected to exceed 2 TWh of energy storage, creating a market opportunity for efficient power conversion systems. With the rapid advancement of wide-bandgap semiconductors, the next generation of power ...