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Results for: Affordable and Clean Energy
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Article ItemRock talker: Robert Bodnar excavates secrets from deep space, deep Earth, deep past , article
Bodnar studies ancient droplets of fluid trapped within minerals from deep under the Earth and from outer space. His findings have shed light on future volcanic eruptions, life on other planets, and the location of deposits of “critical minerals,” identified as vital to our economic future and national security. For these accomplishments and more, Bodnar will be inducted into the National Academy of Sciences on April 26.
Date: Apr 23, 2024 -
Article ItemWind turbine blades get a sustainable upgrade , article
With a $2 million grant from the Department of Energy, researchers from Virginia Tech have pioneered processes to make this sustainable energy source even more efficient. The research team will be using new methods of additive manufacturing, computational design, and a recyclable, high strength thermoplastic material.
Date: Apr 17, 2024 -
Article ItemExperts expanding the reach of engineering research , article
One of the advantages of the research enterprise at Virginia Tech lies in its blend of experts with budding inventors. By employing specialists who both innovate and teach, a full body of knowledge is being passed on to the next generation of engineers.
Date: Apr 03, 2024 -
Article ItemOrigami-inspired robotic plants grow with their environment , article
Researchers at Virginia Tech and Clemson collaborate to produce robotic sensors that mimic the characteristics of plants for optimal environmental monitoring.
Date: Jan 04, 2024 -
Article ItemBoiled bubbles jump to carry more heat , article
Bubbles are an optimal way to carry heat, and Jonathan Boreyko's team has engineered a surface that makes them jump to carry even more.
Date: Dec 04, 2023 -
Article ItemEPA-funded research examines renewable energy choices in light of community values , article
Ryan Calder, assistant professor of environmental health and policy in the Public Health Program within the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, is the principal investigator in a $650,000 grant from the Environmental Protection Agency for research on how divides might be bridged in order to accelerate decarbonization of New England’s power grid in light of differing community values.
Date: Oct 27, 2023 -
Article ItemMechanical engineering professor uses coal to create 'wonder material' , article
Lightweight, strong, electrically conductive, and antimicrobial — graphene is a prime candidate for a host of applications. Now, a Virginia Tech team is making the material from a surprising source.
Date: Oct 17, 2023 -
Article ItemCross country, fast food, and authenticity: The journey of engineer Lianne Lami , article
Lami ’88 had just started her career in engineering when it derailed. To make ends meet, she took a job at Taco Bell, where a customer asked her, “What do you normally do?” Her honest response jump-started a return to the field she has loved for almost 30 years.
Date: Oct 09, 2023