YU Research Group – Nano Energy Lab

Explore advanced energy technology and science, nano/micro-systems, thermal engineering and science

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RESEARCH TOPICS

Energy Storage

· Rechargeable Li batteries: High capacity and low-cost carbon nanotube sponge based batteries for electric vehicles and mobile applications

· Low-cost rechargeable metal batteries for stationary applications

· Thermal energy storage: composites with phase change materials

Energy Conversion and Harvesting

· Thermal-to-electrical energy conversion based on thermo-diffusion of electrons and ions

· Simultaneous energy conversion and storage with thermally chargeable supercapacitors

· Hydrogen generation with electrochemical cells

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Department of Materials Science and Engineering

Texas A&M University

College station, Texas 77843 USA

- Prof. Yu’s office:

321 Mechanical Engineering Office Building, Phone: 979-862-1073

- Lab 1:

419 James J. Cain ’51 Building

- Lab 2:

429 James J. Cain ’51 Building

- Student offices:

432 James J. Cain ’51 Building

431 James J. Cain ’51 Building

Last updated: 2020-09