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Using a novel heating method that cuts carbon emissions, engineers dramatically improved hydrogen production efficiency. As a surprising result, the process also produced high-quality graphite that could potentially be used for batteries and other technologies.
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Stanford researchers are working to help cities adapt to extreme weather and keep people and buildings cool during severe heat waves.
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Joseph DeSimone designs systems for producing micron-scale particles. Stanford has now filed a patent application on his lab’s new material for use in next-generation nuclear fusion and fission systems.
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Carlos Diaz-Marin and his colleagues are engineering inexpensive materials called hydrogels to collect water from the air, capture carbon from the atmosphere, and massively improve heating efficiency, among other sustainability challenges.
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With support from a grant from the TomKat Center for Sustainable Energy, Earth system science master's student Mustafa Sultan is building an efficient HVAC system for the modern electricity grid.
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Bits & Watts, a Precourt Institute for Energy initiative, has launched a new research effort on powering artificial intelligence and machine learning sustainably.
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Lauren Dunford, ’09, MBA ’18, is using real-time data to streamline manufacturing.
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The four new projects aim for decarbonized cement, large-scale hydrogen storage, a reliable electric grid, and more natural ventilation in buildings.
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In categories ranging from Food & Drink to Energy, the 2024 Forbes feature recognizes 11 Stanford alumni and one student for work related to sustainability.
