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Development and Characterisation of Biaxial Pan Nanofiber Mats Open

Jaymin Vrajlal Sanchaniya, Ajay K. Prasad, Tejal Soni, Inga Ļašenko · 2025

This study addresses the challenge of enhancing the strength of polyacrylonitrile (PAN) nanofiber mats in the transverse direction, which is a critical aspect for filtration applications targeting micro-sized viruses and bacteria. Traditio…

Electrochemical Hydrogen Separation and Compression Open

Majid Aziz, Archis Amrite, Utsav Raj Aryal, Ajay K. Prasad · 2025

The potential benefits of hydrogen as an energy carrier can only be realized when its production, storage, and distribution are accomplished in a sustainable, safe, and efficient manner. For numerous end-user applications, a convenient sol…

Effects of eco-driving on energy consumption and battery degradation for electric vehicles at signalized intersections Open

Yongqiang Wang, Suresh G. Advani, Ajay K. Prasad · 2024

Eco-driving has been shown to reduce energy consumption for electric vehicles (EVs). Such strategies can also be implemented to both reduce energy consumption and improve battery lifetime. This study considers the eco-driving of a connecte…

Parametric study of PEM water electrolyzer performance Open

Shabeeb Ali Alkhaldi, Majid Aziz, Archis Amrite, Ajay K. Prasad · 2024

Green hydrogen can contribute significantly to combating climate change by helping to establish an energy economy that is both sustainable and carbon-free. One pathway to obtaining green hydrogen is by water electrolysis powered by renewab…

Fortifying Patient Data Security in the Digital Era: A Two-Layer Approach with Data Hiding and Electrocardiogram Open

Praveen Gupta, Ajay K. Prasad · 2024

In an era dominated by digital technology, the imperative of securing patient data cannot be overstated. The deployment of advanced protective measures, including encryption, firewalls, and robust authentication protocols, is an absolute n…

Electrophoretic Deposition as a Versatile Low-Cost Tool to Construct a Synthetic Polymeric Solid-Electrolyte Interphase on Silicon Anodes: A Model System Investigation Open

Rownak Jahan Mou, Sattajit Barua, Ajay K. Prasad, Thomas H. Epps, Koffi P. C. Yao · 2024

The cycling of next-generation, high-capacity silicon (Si) anodes capable of 3579 mAh·g^-1 is greatly hindered by the instability of the solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI). The large volume changes of Si during (de)lithiation cau…

Infrared spectroscopy for understanding the structure of Nafion and its associated properties Open

Tanya Agarwal, Ajay K. Prasad, Suresh G. Advani, Siddharth Komini Babu, Rodney L. Borup · 2024

Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy is a valuable low-cost easy to use tool that has helped in understanding the structure and properties of Nafion as a function of environmental changes by closely monitoring the changes in vibrational…

Electrochemical Hydrogen Separation and Compression Open

Majid Aziz, Archis Amrite, Utsav Raj Aryal, Ajay K. Prasad · 2024

Correction: Infrared spectroscopy for understanding the structure of Nafion and its associated properties Open

Tanya Agarwal, Ajay K. Prasad, Suresh G. Advani, Siddharth Komini Babu, Rodney L. Borup · 2024

Correction for ‘Infrared spectroscopy for understanding the structure of Nafion and its associated properties’ by Tanya Agarwal et al. , J. Mater. Chem. A , 2024, https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TA05653H.

Biosourced Antioxidants for Chemical Durability Enhancement of Perfluorosulfonic Acid Membrane Open

Tanya Agarwal, Santosh Adhikari, Siddharth Komini Babu, Ajay K. Prasad, Suresh G. Advani , et al. · 2023

The chemical durability of perfluorosulfonic acid (PFSA) membranes is a topic of growing interest to meet Department of Energy (DOE) durability targets for heavy‐duty vehicle (HDV) applications. State‐of‐the‐art membranes like Nafion, rely…

Enhancing durability of polymer electrolyte membrane using cation size selective agents Open

Tanya Agarwal, Allen C. Sievert, Siddharth Komini Babu, Santosh Adhikari, Eun Joo Park , et al. · 2023

Adaptive Thermal Control of Cell Groups to Extend Cycle Life of Lithium-Ion Battery Packs Open

Wesley D. Connor, Suresh G. Advani, Ajay K. Prasad · 2023

We present a novel approach for a battery management system in which adaptive thermal control is employed to balance the capacities of individual groups of cells within a lithium-ion battery pack. Maintaining capacity balance within the ba…

Enhancing Durability of Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Using Size Selective Agents Open

Tanya Agarwal, Allen Sievert, Siddharth Komini Babu, Santosh Adhikari, Ajay K. Prasad , et al. · 2023

Enhancing Durability of Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Using Size Selective Agents Open

Tanya Agarwal, Allen Sievert, Siddharth Komini Babu, Santosh Adhikari, Ajay K. Prasad , et al. · 2023

Enhancing Durability of Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Using Size Selective Agents Open

Tanya Agarwal, Allen Sievert, Siddharth Komini Babu, Santosh Adhikari, Ajay K. Prasad , et al. · 2023

Fluoroalkyl phosphonic acid radical scavengers for proton exchange membrane fuel cells Open

Tanya Agarwal, Santosh Adhikari, Yu Seung Kim, Siddharth Komini Babu, Tian Ding , et al. · 2023

Fluoroalkyl phosphonic acids are demonstrated to be an efficient radical scavenger for Nafion™, showing a 58% lower fluoride emission rate than the state of the art, cerium.

Enhancing Durability of Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Using Size Selective Agents Open

Tanya Agarwal, Allen Sievert, Siddharth Komini Babu, Santosh Adhikari, Ajay K. Prasad , et al. · 2023

Mitigating cerium migration for perfluorosulfonic acid membranes using organic ligands Open

Tanya Agarwal, Ivana Matanović, Santosh Adhikari, Eun Joo Park, Siddharth Komini Babu , et al. · 2022

Mitigating cerium migration for perfluorosulfonic acid membranes using organic ligands Open

Tanya Agarwal, Ivana Gonzales, Santosh Adhikari, Eun Joo Park, Siddharth Komini Babu , et al. · 2022

Improving the electrochemical stability of proton exchange membranes is a pressing priority for heavy-duty fuel cell vehicles. The lifetime of the most widely used perfluorosulfonic acid membranes is limited by reactive free radicals gener…

Batteries (2021 Annual Progress Report) Open

F.W. Wang, B. Cunningham, Herman A. Lopez, Wenjuan Liu Mattis, Ben Cao , et al. · 2022

This document summarizes the progress of VTO battery R&D projects supported during the fiscal year 2021 (FY 2021). In FY 2021, the DOE VTO battery R&D funding was approximately $115 million. Its R&D focus was on the development of high-ene…

Enhancing Durability of Proton Exchange Membranes Using Size Selective Agents Open

Tanya Agarwal, Allen Sievert, Siddharth Komini Babu, Santosh Adhikari, Ajay K. Prasad , et al. · 2022

Technoeconomic Analysis of an Electrochemical Gas Separation and Inerting System for Aircraft Open

Utsav Raj Aryal, Ajay K. Prasad · 2022

Mitigating Cerium Migration for Perfluorosulfonic Acid Membranes Using Organic Ligands Open

Tanya Agarwal, Ivana Matanović, Santosh Adhikari, Eun Joo Park, Siddharth Komini Babu , et al. · 2022

Electrochemical Compression of Ammonia/Hydrogen Blends for Heat Pump Application Open

Ashish Chouhan, Bamdad Bahar, Ajay K. Prasad · 2021

Ammonia is widely used as a refrigerant in air conditioning, food preservation and for fuel storage purposes. Ammonia is an attractive candidate for electrochemical compression (ECC). Electrochemical compressors can be an ideal replacement…

Investigation of Back-Diffusion Losses in an Electrochemical Hydrogen Compressor Open

Ashish Chouhan, Bamdad Bahar, Ajay K. Prasad · 2021

Hydrogen offers the potential to decarbonize the automotive and stationary power sectors and is therefore expected to play an increasingly significant role in meeting global energy demand. However, due to its low volumetric and gravimetric…

Analysis of an electrochemical compressor stack Open

Ashish Chouhan, Utsav Raj Aryal, Bamdad Bahar, Ajay K. Prasad · 2020

The HensNest: Mass Manufacturing a General Use Face Mask Here in Delaware Open

Catherine A. Fromen, Whitney Sample, Ajay K. Prasad, Jenni M. Buckley · 2020

Effect of back-diffusion on the performance of an electrochemical hydrogen compressor Open

Ashish Chouhan, Bamdad Bahar, Ajay K. Prasad · 2020

Lattice Boltzmann Simulation of a Gas-to-Solid Reaction and Precipitation Process in a Circular Tube Open

Matthew D. Lindemer, Suresh G. Advani, Ajay K. Prasad · 2018

The lattice Boltzmann method (LBM) is used to simulate the growth of a solid-deposit on the walls of a circular tube resulting from a gas-to-solid reaction and precipitation process. This process is of particular interest for... | Find, re…

Durable and self-hydrating tungsten carbide-based composite polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells Open

Weiqing Zheng, Liang Wang, Fei Deng, Stephen A. Giles, Ajay K. Prasad , et al. · 2017

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