The National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) has awarded a $299,995 Project Grant to the University of California, Merced to support the "Holistic Manufacturing of 3D Architected Electrodes for High Volumetric Conversion". This 3-year project aims to develop an advanced manufacturing process to mass-produce customized 3D carbon-based electrodes from abundant natural resources. The research will focus on generating 3D polymer structures using high-throughput and high-resolution 3D printing, which will then be carbonized to produce 3D carbon electrode architectures. These 3D electrodes will exhibit hierarchical micro- and nano-scale features to maximize the loading of active materials, enhancing the performance of energy storage and conversion technologies like batteries and fuel cells while reducing costs. The project also provides a multidisciplinary training platform for UC Merced undergraduate and graduate students, primarily from underrepresented groups, to prepare them for careers in STEM fields focused on green energy technologies.
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