John Kim works on “the chemical kinetics of siloxane using a laser absorption system. Siloxane is known to have a big impact on the ignition properties of landfill gas in advanced combustion systems.”
Dr. Bala Chandran’s proposal, titled “Understanding Radiative Transport in Flowing and Reactive Participating Media with Integrated Models and Measurements,” seeks to develop and deploy predictive models integrated with experimental measurements to establish a more fundamental and holistic understanding of flow-radiation-reaction interactions in various thermal and solar energy systems.
System developed at the University of Michigan saves time and money in the race to create better batteries for the electric vehicle revolution.
U-M researchers collaborating with Volvo Technology of America are contributing to the demonstration of an engine with 55% peak brake thermal efficiency.
University of Michigan researchers have contributed to Volvo’s demonstration engine that will achieve a peak of 55% brake thermal efficiency, meaning high fuel efficiency. U-M studies showed a 35% reduction […]
Three Michigan Engineering experts offer insights following the summit in Glasgow.
Improved heat-trapping materials for solar thermal energy could help the U.S. meet its goal of cutting solar energy costs in half by 2030.
David Kwabi’s proposal entitled, “CAREER: Combining Electrode Engineering with Electrochemical Modeling to Enable Atmospheric CO2 Capture,” receives the NSF CAREER award.
The new approach could enable farmers to produce ammonia on-site, and also reduce CO2 emissions from fertilizer production.
Rohini Bala Chandran (PI) and Don Siegel’s (Co-PI) proposal has been selected by the Graham Sustainability Institute’s Carbon Neutrality Acceleration Program.