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FEBRUARY 23, 2010

A team of researchers at MIT and Pennsylvania State University, which has been working on a new layer-by-layer (LbL) method for producing novel kinds of membranes, has developed a new solid-state polymer electrolyte for use in electrochemical devices such as fuel cells and batteries using that method. Argun et al. Herring, David K.Y.

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OCTOBER 23, 2009

CT&T, founded in 2002 by former Hyundai Motor executive Young Gi Lee, currently produces two versions of its e-Zone EV, differentiated by battery pack: lead acid or Li-polymer. 10 kWh) Li-polymer battery. Earlier post.) The current e-Zone uses a 72V, 7.0 The e-Zone has a top speed of 70 km/h (44 mph). Young Gi Lee.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

In July 2010, Gevo reported the successful production of isobutanol from fermentable sugars derived from cellulosic biomass. Other NARA members include Weyerhaeuser, Catchlight Energy, Oregon State University, Pennsylvania State University, and the University of Minnesota. Earlier post.). DLA contract.

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AUGUST 1, 2010

The FY 2010 BATT Request for Proposals on the “Synthesis and Characterization of Novel Anode Materials and Structures for Use in Lithium Batteries” has resulted in new projects that can help accelerate the application of such batteries in plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and electric vehicles. Pennsylvania State University.

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AUGUST 7, 2009

awards are subject to FY 2010 to FY 2013 appropriations. Pennsylvania State University. Polymer-Based Materials for Harvesting Solar Energy. $16. Use novel, self-assembled polymer materials in systems for the conversion of sunlight into electricity. EFRC Name. Funding ($mil). EFRC Objective. University of Massachusetts.

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Energy Energy Storage Conversion Solar 150

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MARCH 17, 2010

Graphene—carbon formed into sheets a single atom thick—now appears to be a promising base material for capturing hydrogen, according to recent research at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the University of Pennsylvania. March 18, 2010. The research is funded in part by the Department of Energy. Resources.

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