Automated Thermoplastic Lamination using Induction Heating
This ARL-funded project demonstrated automated thermoplastic lamination using induction heating, enabling high-rate, automated composite manufacturing.
Durable, High-Performance Membranes for Proton Exchange Membrane Water Electrolysis
This DOE-funded effort aims to develop and demonstrate commercial-scale, high-durability membranes for proton exchange membrane (PEM) water electrolysis, advancing clean hydrogen production.
Sustainable Material and Process Development for Large Offshore Wind Blade Spar Caps
This DOE-supported program develops sustainable, high-performance reinforcements for large offshore wind blade spar caps using recycled TuFF short fibers and low-cost pultrusion processing.
Advancing Climate Neutrality in Farming Communities through Upcycling Natural Fiber-Reinforced Fireproof Vitrimer Composites
This NSF EPSCoR Track II program focuses on developing low-cost, high-performance vitrimer composites using highly aligned short natural fibers such as flax and hemp.
Closed-Loop Recycling of Composites Enabled by the TuFF Process
This DOE-funded program demonstrates the feasibility of recycling carbon-fiber composites through multiple iterations while maintaining high material performance.