Energy
Advancing sustainable and renewable energy solutions through innovative research in hydrogen production, fuel cells, electrochemical energy conversion, and carbon capture.
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A research team led by LSU associate Professor Dr. Kunlun Ding has uncovered new insights into the structure of copper-zeolite catalysts. Using a nontraditional research approach, they identified monomeric copper species, small singular copper atoms, that may play an important role in catalyst performance, helping researchers better understand how copper-zeolite catalysts function. This discovery could ultimately improve the performance in chemical processes regarding emissions reduction and methane conversion.
Gabreyela Gonzalez wears many hats around campus: senior chemical engineering student, Director of Campus Life and Sustainability, mass spectrometry facility worker, and now, she has added a crown to that list.
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI) recently awarded $117 million to 56 projects that will strengthen the competitiveness of key American industries through energy and cost-saving innovations.
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Environmental
Research on air and water quality, waste management, and environmental remediation to develop sustainable solutions for pollution control and resource conservation.
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Biochemical
Engineering biomolecules and biological systems to develop innovative solutions in healthcare, energy, and sustainability.
Advanced Computations
Utilizing computational simulations, big data analytics, and machine learning to design and understand soft materials at the molecular level.
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Process Systems Engineering
Development of modeling, optimization, and control strategies to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and safety in chemical and energy processes.
Catalysis
Designing catalytic materials to improve chemical reaction efficiency, enhance sustainable fuel production, reduce emissions, and convert renewable feedstocks into valuable chemicals.
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Materials
Design, synthesis, and application of materials, including nanomaterials, polymers, and catalysts, to enhance performance in energy, sustainability, and industrial processes.
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