Thermal Energy Group
We are a science-to-systems lab conducting research in manipulating matter at nanoscale dimensions for novel applications in a multitude of thermal, solar, and electrochemical energy devices and systems. We combine theoretical, computational, and experimental techniques to understand energy conversion, storage, and transport.
Blog
Mar-09-2023
Divya Chalise, one of the first PhD cohort members of this group, has accepted a postdoc position at Stanford University. He will be co-advised by Professor Arun Majumdar and Professor Yi Cui, and will continue exploring the intersection of thermal science and electrochemistry. Congrats Divya, we're all very proud of you and excited to see what you accomplish next!
Jan-19-2023
Drew Lilley and Ravi Prasher have developed a new thermodynamic cycle, the ionocaloric refrigeration cycle! This cycle uses differing ion concentrations in materials to induce phase change, enabling cooling without the use of harmful refrigerants. This new concept has lots of potential, and we're excited to see where it goes! This technology was novel enough to warrant a Science paper, and you can read more here.
Sep-22-2022
Ravi recently announced that he has accepted the CTO position at Bloom Energy, and that he will be switching jobs at the end of the month. He took the whole group out to Cornerstone for a chance to get everybody together before he leaves. We had a great time, and the food and drinks were fantastic, and we wish Ravi the best in his new position! Thanks for all that you've done for all of us!
Recent Publications
Zeng, Yuqiang, Buyi Zhang, Yanbao Fu, Fengyu Shen, Qiye Zheng, Divya Chalise, Ruijiao Miao, Sumanjeet Kaur, Sean D. Lubner, Michael C. Tucker, Vincent S. Battaglia, Chris Dames, and Ravi S. Prasher."Extreme fast charging of commercial Li-ion batteries via combined thermal switching and self-heating approaches."Nature Communications
14.1 (2023). DOI
Zhang, Buyi, Bei Fan, Zhi Huang, Kenneth Higa, Vincent S. Battaglia, and Ravi S. Prasher."A Review of Dispersion Film Drying Research."Journal of Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage
20.3 (2023). DOI