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November 3, 2022 Uncategorized

From left, Nathan Woodward, Aram Amassian and Tonhui Wang examine a microscope slide. The three wear white lab coats, and Wang, who is holding the slide, wears black gloves.

Integrating Robotics, Materials Science to Capture Solar Energy

By Staff In developing more effective solar panels cells, NC State researchers are establishing more inclusive, accessible ways to do science.

October 17, 2022 Uncategorized

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New Approach Would Improve User Access to Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

By Staff The goal of the dynamic computational tool is to make EVs more attractive for drivers.

September 12, 2022 Events

NC State Hosts Energy Week

By Staff Discover how NC State shapes a clean energy future during NC State Energy Week Sept. 23-30, 2022.

September 6, 2022 Energy Research News

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Researchers Demonstrate New, More Energy-Efficient Devices Using Gallium Nitride

By Staff The devices are made possible by a unique technique for “doping” gallium nitride in a controlled way.

June 6, 2022 Electric Vehicles, Transportation, Uncategorized

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New Model Finds Best Sites for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

By Staff The model also determines how powerful the station can be without placing an undue burden on the local power grid.

June 2, 2022 Energy and Climate, Energy Research News, Uncategorized

Textile Filter Testing Shows Promise for Carbon Capture

By Staff NC State researchers are studying a textile-based carbon capture technology that could reduce carbon dioxide emissions from power plants.

May 23, 2022 Energy Research News, Transportation, Uncategorized

illustration shows the layout of a solar powered system that turns hydrogen-carrying liquid into hydrogen gas

New Tech Aims to Drive Down Costs of Hydrogen Fuel

By Staff The new tech for extracting hydrogen gas from liquid carriers is faster, less expensive than previous approaches.

February 18, 2022 Uncategorized

Side view of white electric car recharging.

Department of Energy grants will power clean energy research at NC State

By Staff Faculty members in the College of Engineering at North Carolina State University will receive funding from the US Department of Energy (DOE) to create a new electric microgrid coordination and control design and to develop cleaner, cheaper processes for industrial production of benzenes.

January 25, 2022 Energy Research News, Energy Storage, Renewable Energy, Solar Energy, Uncategorized

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New Technique Boosts Efficiency, Sustainability of Large-Scale Perovskite Solar Cells

By Staff The technique will reduce the cost and improve the performance of mass-produced perovskite solar cells.

September 30, 2021 Uncategorized

Energy Pitch Contest Winners Announced

By Staff Students pitched their energy-saving ideas during NC State Energy Week.

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