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UT El Paso-led team designs cactus-inspired low-cost, efficient water-splitting catalyst

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Researchers led by engineers at The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) have proposed a low-cost, cactus-inspired nickel-based material to help split water more cheaply and efficiently. Nickel, however, is not as quick and effective at breaking down water into hydrogen. who led the study. Shutthanandan, and C.

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UTEP Awarded Nearly $1.3M for 4 DOE Projects On Engine and Turbine Efficiency and CO2 Capture

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The Department of Energy (DOE) recently awarded The University of Texas at El Paso grants totaling nearly $1.3 Ramana will develop nanostructured coatings for hydrogen turbines that have improved resistance to heat and heat-related corrosion. Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Chintalapalle V. Ramana, Ph.D.,

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DOE to Award $1.5M to Three Syngas and H2 Turbine Technology Projects

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University researchers will investigate the chemistry and physics of advanced turbines, with the goal of promoting clean and efficient operation when fueled with coal-derived synthesis gas (syngas) and hydrogen fuels. University of Texas-El Paso. The projects include: Pennsylvania State University. Texas A&M University.

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