UCF Researchers Develop New Nanomaterial to Derive Clean Fuel from the Sea

The material offers the high performance and stability needed for industrial-scale electrolysis, which could produce a clean energy fuel from seawater.

UCF College of Sciences Researchers Join Project to Fight Animal-borne Diseases

The goal is to gain a deeper understanding of zoonotic threats, which may include COVID-19, in order to better respond to them.

UCF-Developed Seawater Battery is Safer for People and Environment

Current lithium-ion batteries contain solvents that are flammable and toxic.

UCF Researcher Is Working to Extend Battery Life in Smartphones, Electric Cars

Some of Assistant Professor Yang Yang’s latest work is focused on keeping a key, internal metal structure — the anode — from falling apart over time.

UCF Infrared Emission Research Gets $2.5 Million Boost from Department of Defense

The work has implications in creating nighttime camouflage and methods for anticounterfeiting, tagging and energy management.

UCF is Developing New Nanotech to Detect Food Fraud

Adulterated food results in people paying more for their food than it’s worth, as sometimes foods are bulked up with less expensive filler products.

UCF’s Butterfly-Inspired Nanotech Makes Natural-Looking Pictures on Digital Screens

The digital displays are lit by surrounding light and are more natural looking than current displays that rely on bright lights hidden behind screens.

UCF-Developed Method Makes Lithium Batteries Safer at Extreme Temperatures

Lithium batteries face extreme temperatures in almost everyday occurrences, including using them in devices during a hot summer day.

UCF Researcher’s Novel Nanoparticles Show Promise in Healing Diabetic Wounds

The therapeutic properties come from cerium oxide’s ability to act as an antioxidant that stops dangerous free radicals.

UCF Researchers Develop Device That Mimics Brain Cells Used for Human Vision

The invention may help to make robots one day that can think like humans.

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UCF Researchers Develop New Nanomaterial to Derive Clean Fuel from the Sea

UCF College of Sciences Researchers Join Project to Fight Animal-borne Diseases

UCF-Developed Seawater Battery is Safer for People and Environment

UCF Researcher Is Working to Extend Battery Life in Smartphones, Electric Cars

UCF Infrared Emission Research Gets $2.5 Million Boost from Department of Defense

UCF is Developing New Nanotech to Detect Food Fraud

UCF’s Butterfly-Inspired Nanotech Makes Natural-Looking Pictures on Digital Screens

UCF-Developed Method Makes Lithium Batteries Safer at Extreme Temperatures

UCF Researcher’s Novel Nanoparticles Show Promise in Healing Diabetic Wounds

UCF Researchers Develop Device That Mimics Brain Cells Used for Human Vision

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