Research conducted by professor Ilhan Aksay at the University’s Ceramic Materials Laboratory, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and Washington State University has revealed a way of combining nanoparticles and graphene to develop a material that is more stable and durable for use in fuel cells.
The new process involves wedging platinum between indium tin oxide nanoparticles and a one-atom-thick honeycomb of graphene. Tests showed that the combination increases a fuel cell’s ability to break down oxygen by forty percent compared to just platinum on graphene or just platinum on other carbon supports. The material is also three times more durable than platinum on graphene and twice as durable as activated carbon.
The new material has the potential to make fuel cells cheaper and last longer and is currently being tested on experimental fuel cells.
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With an uncontested presidential race, candidates for top 3 GSG elections focus on dining, departmental equity
Victoria DaviesThe election for this year’s GSG Executive Board began on Monday Jan. 6, and polls will close at 11:59 p.m. on Jan. 13.
The election for this year’s GSG Executive Board began on Monday Jan. 6, and polls will close at 11:59 p.m. on Jan. 13.
SPIA to offer both Making an Exoneree and The Criminal Legal System as part of focus on criminal justice system
Elisabeth StewartThis change marks a shift from course registration in November, when only The Criminal Legal System was offered. Both classes work toward the freedom of individuals who are wrongfully convicted.
The School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) is offering both Making an Exoneree and The Criminal Legal System next semester. The classes work toward the freedom of a person who is wrongfully convicted.
Superintendent of Princeton Public Schools Michael LaSusa appointed, hopes for stability
Devon RudolphMichael LaSusa has been appointed as the superintendent of Princeton Public Schools (PPS) for the next five years. He received unanimous approval from the PPS board, and will start in his role on July 1, 2025. Stability was a factor in the decision process, as PPS has not had a permanent superintendent serving more than three years since 2020.
Michael LaSusa has been appointed as the superintendent of Princeton Public Schools (PPS) for the next five years. He received unanimous approval from the PPS board, and will start in his role on July 1, 2025. Stability was a factor in the decision process, as PPS has not had a permanent superintendent serving more than three years since 2020.
