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‘Materials for Energy Innovation’ theme for 2024 Nelson W. Taylor Lecture Series | Penn State University

‘Materials for Energy Innovation’ theme for 2024 Nelson W. Taylor Lecture Series

| psu.edu

The 2024 Nelson W. Taylor Lecture in Materials will be held from 8:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11, in the HUB-Robeson Center’s Heritage Hall on Penn State’s University Park campus. The theme of this year’s lecture series is "Materials for Energy Innovation."

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Hee Jeung Oh receives national research award for work in polymers

| news.engr.psu.edu

Hee Jeung Oh, assistant professor of chemical engineering and of materials science and engineering at Penn State, has been named the 2024 recipient of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers Separations Division’s (AIChE) Fractionation Research Inc./John G. Kunesh Award.  

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Revamping an old technique to see battery design in a new way | Penn State University

Revamping an old technique to see battery design in a new way

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Batteries power everything from smartphones to electric vehicles, with their performance hinging on the critical interface between the electrode and electrolyte. Penn State and industry researchers have developed a method to observe this interface at a higher resolution, which could potentially reveal new ways to improve battery efficiency and lifespan.  

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'Growing Impact' explores using catalysts to convert CO2 into valuable products | Penn State University

'Growing Impact' explores using catalysts to convert CO2 into valuable products

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The latest episode of "Growing Impact" explores how researchers are using advanced computation to design catalysts that can accelerate the process of converting carbon dioxide into useful products.

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Penn State Institute of Energy and the Environment Growing Impact: Converting CO2 into fuel

Growing Impact: Converting CO2 into fuel

Carbon dioxide (CO2) is abundant and stable, making it difficult to convert into something useful without a lot of energy. Researchers are using advanced computational modeling to find a catalyst that can efficiently transform CO2 into valuable products. This could turn CO2 from a climate issue into a valuable resource.

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Atmospheric, climate researcher named IEE 'Person of the Year' | Penn State University

Atmospheric, climate researcher named IEE 'Person of the Year'

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Kenneth Davis, a professor of atmospheric and climate science in the Penn College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, has been named the Institute of Energy and the Environment's Person of the Year for 2024. He was selected from nominations submitted by the Penn State community.

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$4.5M grant to fund 3D-printed high-performance ceramics project | Penn State University

$4.5M grant to fund 3D-printed high-performance ceramics project

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A new approach using laser processing may enable using 3D printing to create high-performance ceramics that can withstand extreme temperatures and rapid changes in temperature without degradation, according to researchers at Penn State.

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Close up view of green and yellow batteries

Electrochemical extraction of lithium provides sustainable battery solution

The increasing demand for lithium has led to rising costs and environmental concerns. Researchers have developed a new method that could provide a more sustainable and affordable way to extract this essential mineral.

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Penn State launches search for next executive vice president and provost | Penn State University

Penn State launches search for next executive vice president and provost

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As the University’s chief academic officer, reporting directly to President Neeli Bendapudi, the provost works with deans, chancellors, faculty, and staff across the University and helps set and lead academic priorities, uphold research and teaching excellence, support access and affordability, and advance the land-grant mission. 

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Climate Consortium workshop leads to speak at Millennium Café this fall | Penn State University

Climate Consortium workshop leads to speak at Millennium Café this fall

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This fall, the Millennium Café will feature researchers who were awarded Climate Solutions Accelerator workshops by the Penn State Climate Consortium. The talks will occur at 10 a.m. on Oct. 1, Oct. 22 and Dec. 3 on the third floor of the Millennium Science Complex.

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Engineering professor recognized by Earth and space association with dual awards | Penn State University

Engineering professor recognized by Earth and space association with dual awards

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Li Li, the Barry and Shirley Isett Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering in the Penn State College of Engineering, was selected for two honors from the American Geophysical Union, the world’s largest Earth and space science association, for her scientific contributions to the field of hydrology.

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Student holding Eulectella Aspergillum marine sponge

Scanning nature for solutions with the Center for Quantitative Imaging

Fariborz Tavangarian, associate professor of mechanical engineering at Penn State Harrisburg, is investigating the intricate structure of a marine sponge (Eulectella aspergillum) to develop innovative materials for human bone tissue engineering. Despite being composed of fragile silica, the sponge exhibits remarkable strength due to its unique layered architecture.

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