Clean and Sustainable Energy
Assembly and Production of Nanomaterials for Solar Energy
Conversion of sunlight directly into electricity using photovoltaic (PV) devices is a very attractive source of renewable energy. However, current (PV) technology has challenges with efficient capture and conversion of solar energy and the high price of solar modules. The cost per watt for PV solar cells must be competitive with conventional energy sources if PV is to become widely utilized.
Nanomaterials for Solar Energy
Hierarchically ordered (3rd Generation) solar cell technology is based on integrated micro and nanostructured materials that provide improved solar energy capture and transport.
Micro-porous Zeolite Membrane made into Metal Foil-like Thin Sheet
Our innovations of material processing technologies enable deposition of tailored zeolite crystal lattice structures and surface chemistry according to specific application requirements. The simple planar membrane sheet structure may be manufactured at low costs in industrial scales.
- Institute for Integrated Catalysis
The Institute for Integrated Catalysis at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory facilitates collaborative research and development in catalysts for a secure energy future.