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Harvesting static electricity as an energy source
Cryogenics in zero gravity
As we plan for future interplanetary spaceflight, one major aspect remains untested: refueling in space. That’s because most rocket propellants are cryogenic liquids whose long-term behavior in space is still unknown. Purdue University researchers are collaborating with NASA to study cryogenic liquids in zero gravity, leading to the possibility of propellant depots and refueling spacecraft in orbit.
Kejie Zhao selected as University Faculty Scholar
Kejie Zhao, professor of mechanical engineering, has been selected by Purdue University's Office of the Provost as a University Faculty Scholar.
Graduate students recognized with awards
Purdue offers multiple opportunities for ME graduate students to receive awards, grants, fellowships, and scholarships to reward their hard work and support their research moving forward. Below is a list of ME graduate students who have received these awards during the 2023-2024 academic year.
This trailer powers itself: Purdue and Wabash collaborate on a trailer that recaptures its own energy
The future of electrified transportation isn’t just consumer vehicles. Tractor-trailers carry nearly 72% of the country’s freight, so innovations on that scale have the potential to make huge strides for sustainability worldwide. That’s why Purdue University researchers have teamed up with Wabash, the largest trailer manufacturer in the country, to investigate an experimental trailer that recaptures its own electricity from vibrations, heat, and airflow.
Reducing greenhouse gases at the source by capturing CO2 in a liquid filter
Tian Li named Kavli Fellow by the National Academy of Sciences
Tian Li, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, has been named a Kavli Fellow by the National Academy of Sciences.