Department of Energy laboratories

Energy policy and research

Graphene electronics

Hydrogen energy

Research funding and development of alternative energy technologies

ZeroAvia's zero-emission powertrains use hydrogen fuel cells that generate electricity through chemical reactions to power electric motors for aircraft propulsion.

Technological advances in nanotechnology are making the production of hydrogen fuel cells more viable.

Electronic components made from graphene, used by Vorbeck Materials in nanotechnology applications for battery and fuel cell efficiency improvements.

Iowa

United States

South Korea

Iowa Powder Atomization Technologies testing new atomization technology to reduce industrial power consumption.

Umpqua Energy developing clean-burning engines intended to replace conventional engines in various vehicle types.

Vorbeck Materials experimenting with nanotechnology to create more efficient lithium-ion batteries and improve hydrogen fuel cell performance.

Electronic components made from graphene used in nanotechnology applications for battery and fuel cell efficiency.

Hydrogen-based engines designed to replace conventional engines in various vehicle types.

A plasmonic optical nanosensor encapsulated in plastic that detects hydrogen gas by changing color. Capable of detecting 0.1% hydrogen in air in less than a second and designed for use in hydrogen-powered vehicles and industrial applications.