Green Car Congress

JANUARY 16, 2015

Researchers from Nanjing Forestry University and the University of Maryland have designed high-performance microfibers by hybridizing two-dimensional (2D) graphene oxide (GO) nanosheets and one-dimensional (1D) nanofibrillated cellulose (NFC) fibers.

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Carbon Fiber Li-ion Hybrid Carbon 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 22, 2010

Researchers at the University of Maryland have used a nickel-coated, genetically modified Tobacco mosaic virus (TMV1cys) as a 3-D current collector, combined with electrodeposition (ED), to fabricate a porous silicon anode for lithium-ion batteries. SEM images before and after the silicon deposition. Source: Chen et al. Click to enlarge.

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Li-ion Lithium Ion Carbon Fiber Maryland 170

Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2014

In order to increase fuel economy and lower emissions in vehicles through the use of better performing vehicle lubricants, Pixelligent Technologies LLC of Baltimore, Maryland, will develop an advanced lubricant package with high quality nanocrystal additives. Nanocrystal Additives for Advanced Lubricants. Treadstone Technologies, Inc.

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Exhaust 2014 Wind Motor 261

Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2017

Two projects will research, develop, and use integrated computation materials engineering (ICME) techniques to develop low cost carbon fiber from a variety of feedstocks and precursors that can be used to make carbon fiber with less energy and lower cost. University of Maryland: College Park. Earlier post.)

Carbon Fiber 150

Carbon Fiber Li-ion Mercedes GM 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2021

Selected projects fall under 12 areas of interest, corresponding to the selected US basins that have the potential to produce rare earth elements and critical minerals. DOE Funding: $1,500,000.

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West Virginia Wyoming Coal North Dakota 305

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 14, 2014

Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) Development of Carbon Fiber Composites for Lightweight Vehicles (Area of Interest 2). This project will develop, integrate and implement predictive models for Carbon-Fiber Reinforced Polymer composites that link the material design, molding process and final performance.

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Plug-in Li-ion Plug Vehicles 299

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AUGUST 7, 2020

The team will build on ORNL’s success in developing low-cost carbon-fibers, composites, smart polymer materials, and non-destructive evaluation methods by leveraging expertise of partners on coating deposition and robotic inspection tools for smart repair of gas pipes. University of Maryland.

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Gas Gas-Electric Universal Colorado 297