Christa E. Torrence
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View article: Environmental and health risks of perovskite solar modules: Case for better test standards and risk mitigation solutions
Environmental and health risks of perovskite solar modules: Case for better test standards and risk mitigation solutions Open
Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) promise high efficiencies and low manufacturing costs. Most formulations, however, contain lead, which raises health and environmental concerns. In this review, we use a risk assessment approach to identify an…
View article: Using porous random fields to predict the elastic modulus of unoxidized and oxidized superfine graphite
Using porous random fields to predict the elastic modulus of unoxidized and oxidized superfine graphite Open
Nuclear graphite is a candidate material for Generation IV nuclear power plants. Porous materials such as graphite can contain complex networks of pores that influence the material's mechanical and irradiation response. A methodology known…
View article: Integrated Multiphysics Modeling of Environmentally Assisted Brittle Fracture
Integrated Multiphysics Modeling of Environmentally Assisted Brittle Fracture Open
Brittle materials, such as cement, compose major portions of built infrastructure and are vulnerable to degradation and fracture from chemo-mechanical effects. Currently, methods of modeling infrastructure do not account for the presence o…
View article: MOSAIC: An Effective FFT-based Numerical Method to Assess Aging Properties of Concrete
MOSAIC: An Effective FFT-based Numerical Method to Assess Aging Properties of Concrete Open
As the nuclear fleet in the United States ages and subsequent license renewal applications grow, the prediction of concrete durability at extended operation becomes more important. To address this issue, a Fast-Fourier Transform (FFT) meth…
View article: Generation of Virtual 3D Concrete Microstructures Applied to Modeling Creep and Relaxation
Generation of Virtual 3D Concrete Microstructures Applied to Modeling Creep and Relaxation Open
Nearly all nuclear power plants in the United States are operating past their intended lifetimes or are requesting lifetime extensions. Therefore, understanding changes to the concrete containment structure over time is crucial to evaluate…