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"To enable the future needs of efficient computing for edge data centers, Flexnode and its partners, the University of Maryland (UMD), Boeing, Iceotope, SHoP Architects, and Arup, propose to develop a prefabricated modular micro data center with unprecedented energy efficiency and power density. The proposed system leverages four key component and system-level technology advancements: (a) a novel, ...

"To enable the future needs of efficient computing for edge data centers, Flexnode and its partners, the University of Maryland (UMD), Boeing, Iceotope, SHoP Architects, and Arup, propose to develop a prefabricated modular micro data center with unprecedented energy efficiency and power density. The proposed system leverages four key component and system-level technology advancements: (a) a novel, ...

WH-Power (WattHour-Power, or WHP) and University of Maryland (Profs. Chunsheng Wang and Laingbing Hu) propose to produce a high entropy electrolyte (HEE) and pulp based low-cost zinc battery with –80 ˚C to 80 ˚C operation temperature range for stationary storage (grid and residential energy storage). The zinc-pulp battery is inherently safe, the cost to produce and use the battery is low, and ...

"SkyNano, Endeavor Composites, and The University of Tennessee Knoxville propose to develop a composite panel that contains CO2-derived carbon nanotubes (CNTs), recycled carbon fiber waste, and bio-derived natural fibers that exhibits excellent mechanical and functional properties, while maintaining a carbon-negative footprint on a cradle-to-gate and cradle-to-grave basis. By the end of the Phase ...

"SkyNano, Endeavor Composites, and The University of Tennessee Knoxville propose to develop a composite panel that contains CO2-derived carbon nanotubes (CNTs), recycled carbon fiber waste, and bio-derived natural fibers that exhibits excellent mechanical and functional properties, while maintaining a carbon-negative footprint on a cradle-to-gate and cradle-to-grave basis. By the end of the Phase ...

This novel approach to making cement at ambient temperature uses 55% Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) incinerator ash AND adds chemicals and wastes to sequester environmentally problematic combustion gases, chemicals and heavy metals during incineration, that in turn eliminates undesired chemicals in the final product leachate. The main project objective is the development of a novel cement product bas ...

InventWood with its partner institutes propose to develop and manufacture lightweight 3D wood corrugated honeycomb structures to replace metal counterparts. The proposed research addresses the Technical Areas of Interest of “Advanced trees as high-performance, durable structural materials and/or as permanent carbon sequestration solutions”. The technical targets for the twoyear ARPA-E project ...

Ammonia synthesis reactions, enabled by the Haber-Bosch process, account for approximately 3% of the world’s total energy use. Here, we propose a cascade reactor with a sequence of catalyst compositions which are tailored to a specific stage of the synthesis reaction. The various catalyst compositions are enabled by our novel, direct joule heating process for synthesizing high entropy alloy nano ...

This project has a very focused goal of developing direct contact ultrasonic dryer modules that can be retrofitted in a roll to roll manufacturing drying process. The proposed technology can create new paradigms shift in industrial drying technology which directly addresses one of the key ARPA-E mission areas in “advancing non-evaporative dehydration and drying technologies.” Invented in 2015 ...

N5 Sensors have teamed up with University of Tennessee, Molecule Works Inc., and Syracuse University Center of Excellence for Environmental and Energy Systems to develop and commercialize a breakthrough digital system-on-chip (SoC) CO2 sensor technology that will satisfy the ARPA-E’s SENSOR program’s energy saving goal in commercial and residential buildings. This project represent a collabora ...