energy

Device hidden in a coffee cup could destabilize the power grid, triggering a blackout

The U.S. Department of Energy has chosen Houlin Xin, UCI assistant professor of physics & astronomy, as an awardee in its DOE Office of Science Early Career Research Program. Xin will receive $150,000 per year for five years to support his project to develop transmission electron microscopy imaging technologies for making lithium-ion battery electrodes more […]

Despite reductions, pollution in growing regions persists, pointing to mitigation opportunities

Breakthrough has applications in data storage, energy conversion, quantum computing

The U.S. Department of Energy has selected the National Alliance for Water Innovation – a public-private partnership with more than 35 members, including UCI – to lead an energy and desalination hub addressing water security issues in the U.S. The organization will conduct early-stage research and development on energy-efficient and cost-competitive water treatment technologies. “Desalination […]

New towers add modern touch to student housing community inspired by Tolkien mythology

With unmatched 10 straight years in top 10, campus is higher ed sustainability leader

Existing, planned fossil fuel-burning infrastructure must be retired early, replaced

Fabrication could help unlock new quantum computing and energy technologies

Huolin Xin, UCI assistant professor of physics & astronomy, has been awarded $2.5 million by the U.S. Department of Energy to advance research in next-generation lithium-ion batteries. His project is one of 42 supported by an $80 million fund for promising vehicle technologies to enable more affordable mobility, strengthen domestic energy security, reduce our dependence […]