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ASME 2008 3rd Energy Nanotechnology International Conference collocated with the Heat Transfer, Fluids Engineering, and Energy Sustainability Conferences

August 10–14, 2008

Jacksonville, Florida, USA

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ISBN:

978-0-7918-4323-9

In This Volume

Nanotechnology for Solar Energy Utilization (2)
Nanotechnology for Energy Storage (4)
Nanotechnology for Efficient Energy Conversion (4)
Fundamental Issues of Nanoscale Energy Carrier Transport and Interaction (13)
Nanotechnology for Carbon Capture (1)

ASME 2008 3rd Energy Nanotechnology International Conference

Nanotechnology for Solar Energy Utilization

Photo- and Thermionic Emission From Potassium-Intercalated Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube Arrays

Tyler L. Westover, Aaron D. Franklin, Timothy S. Fisher, Ronald G. Reifenberger

ENIC 2008; 1-10https://doi.org/10.1115/ENIC2008-53034

Abstract

View Articletitled, Photo- and Thermionic Emission From Potassium-Intercalated Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube Arrays

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Topics: Carbon nanotubes , Photoemission , Potassium , Single-walled carbon nanotubes , Thermionic emission

Surface-Plasmon Enhanced Near-Bandgap Light Absorption in Silicon Photovoltaics

Lu Hu, Xiaoyuan Chen, Gang Chen

ENIC 2008; 11-12https://doi.org/10.1115/ENIC2008-53056

Abstract

View Articletitled, Surface-Plasmon Enhanced Near-Bandgap Light Absorption in Silicon Photovoltaics

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Topics: Energy gap , Light absorption , Photovoltaics , Plasmons (Physics) , Silicon , Solar cells , Photons , Thin films , Wavelength , Absorption

Nanotechnology for Energy Storage

Forced Unsteady-State Variable Volume Membrane Reactor: New Scalable Technology for Distributed Hydrogen Production

David L. Damm, Andrei G. Fedorov

ENIC 2008; 13-14https://doi.org/10.1115/ENIC2008-53002

Abstract

View Articletitled, Forced Unsteady-State Variable Volume Membrane Reactor: New Scalable Technology for Distributed Hydrogen Production

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Topics: Automobiles , Catalysts , Chemistry , Design , Flow (Dynamics) , Fuel processing , Hydrogen , Hydrogen production , Membranes , Power stations

A Computational Study of Catalytic Platinum Nanoparticles With and Without OH Chemisorption During Reactions

Mikhail Sekachev, Cheng-Xian Lin, Zhiyu Hu, Don Dareing

ENIC 2008; 15-22https://doi.org/10.1115/ENIC2008-53029

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Computational Study of Catalytic Platinum Nanoparticles With and Without OH Chemisorption During Reactions

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Topics: Binding energy , Density functional theory , Nanoparticles , Platinum , Atoms , Energy gap , Geometry , Particle spin , Polarization (Electricity) , Polarization (Light)

Structural and Electrochemical Studies on Thin-Film Yttria-Doped Zirconia Electrolytes for Microscale Solid Oxide Fuel Cells

Alex C. Johnson, Shriram Ramanathan

ENIC 2008; 23-24https://doi.org/10.1115/ENIC2008-53042

Abstract

View Articletitled, Structural and Electrochemical Studies on Thin-Film Yttria-Doped Zirconia Electrolytes for Microscale Solid Oxide Fuel Cells

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Topics: Electrical conductivity , Electrodes , Electrolytes , Etching , Fuel cells , Heat conduction , Microscale devices , Platinum , Probes , Semiconductor wafers

Enhancement of Pt-Based Catalysts via N-Doped Carbon Supports

Ryan O’Hayre, Yingke Zhou, Robert Pasquarelli, Joe Berry, David Ginley

ENIC 2008; 25-29https://doi.org/10.1115/ENIC2008-53078

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View Articletitled, Enhancement of Pt-Based Catalysts via N-Doped Carbon Supports

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Topics: Carbon , Catalysts , Nanoparticles , Nitrogen , Graphite , Methanol , Oxidation , Oxygen , Durability , Electrochemical analysis

Nanotechnology for Efficient Energy Conversion

Modeling the Thermoelectric Properties of Nanocomposites

Austin Minnich, Gang Chen

ENIC 2008; 31-38https://doi.org/10.1115/ENIC2008-53003

Abstract

View Articletitled, Modeling the Thermoelectric Properties of Nanocomposites

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Topics: Modeling , Nanocomposites , Electromagnetic scattering , Grain boundaries , Approximation , Electrons , Gallium arsenide , Phonons , Relaxation (Physics) , Temperature

Development of a Scanning Transient Harman Method for Thermoelectric Properties Characterization

Eduardo E. Castillo, Theodorian Borca-Tasciuc

ENIC 2008; 39-43https://doi.org/10.1115/ENIC2008-53038

Abstract

View Articletitled, Development of a Scanning Transient Harman Method for Thermoelectric Properties Characterization

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Topics: Transients (Dynamics) , Thin films , Contact resistance , Electrodes , Energy dissipation , Heating , Joules , Nanocomposites , Nanostructures , Probes

Multiscale Simulations of Thermoelectric Properties of PBTE

Bo Qiu, Hua Bao, Xiulin Ruan

ENIC 2008; 45-60https://doi.org/10.1115/ENIC2008-53040

Abstract

View Articletitled, Multiscale Simulations of Thermoelectric Properties of PBTE

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Topics: Simulation , Molecular dynamics simulation , Thermal conductivity , Approximation , Elastic constants , Electrical conductivity , Electrons , Equilibrium (Physics) , Relaxation (Physics) , Waves

Thermal Modeling of Atomic-Scale Three-Dimensional Phononic Crystals for Thermoelectric Applications

Jean-Numa Gillet, Yann Chalopin, Sebastian Volz

ENIC 2008; 61-70https://doi.org/10.1115/ENIC2008-53052

Abstract

View Articletitled, Thermal Modeling of Atomic-Scale Three-Dimensional Phononic Crystals for Thermoelectric Applications

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Topics: Modeling , Phononic crystals , Nanoparticles , Thermal conductivity , Self-assembly , Superlattices , Atoms , Complementary metal oxide semiconductors , Dislocations , Electrical conductivity

Fundamental Issues of Nanoscale Energy Carrier Transport and Interaction

Near-Field Radiation Between a Sphere and Substrates of Different Materials

Sheng Shen, Arvind Narayanaswamy, Gang Chen

ENIC 2008; 71-74https://doi.org/10.1115/ENIC2008-53004

Abstract

View Articletitled, Near-Field Radiation Between a Sphere and Substrates of Different Materials

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Topics: Radiation (Physics) , Atomic force microscopy , Cantilevers , Dielectric materials , Electrical conductance , Metals , Phonons , Polaritons , Radiative heat transfer , Semiconductors (Materials)

Thermal Conductivity of Polyethylene Chains Using Molecular Dynamics Simulations

Asegun Henry, Gang Chen

ENIC 2008; 75-78https://doi.org/10.1115/ENIC2008-53006

Abstract

View Articletitled, Thermal Conductivity of Polyethylene Chains Using Molecular Dynamics Simulations

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Topics: Molecular dynamics simulation , Polyethylene chains , Thermal conductivity , Chain , Polymers , Simulation , Boundary-value problems , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Polymer chains

Self-Healing in an Aluminum Alloy Reinforces With Microtubes

Jose Martinez Lucci, R. S. Amano, Pradeep Rohatgi, Benjamin Schultz

ENIC 2008; 79-88https://doi.org/10.1115/ENIC2008-53011

Abstract

View Articletitled, Self-Healing in an Aluminum Alloy Reinforces With Microtubes

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Topics: Aluminum alloys , Alloys , Solders , Fracture (Materials) , Melting , Melting point , Aluminum , Composite materials , Computational fluid dynamics , Damage

Modeling and Designing a Device Using MuGFETs

V. K. Lamba, Derick Engles, S. S. Malik

ENIC 2008; 89-93https://doi.org/10.1115/ENIC2008-53015

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View Articletitled, Modeling and Designing a Device Using MuGFETs

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Topics: Design , Modeling , Gates (Closures) , Silicon-on-insulator , Computer simulation , Corners (Structural elements) , Silicon , Engineering simulation , Film thickness , MOSFET transistors

Monte Carlo Modeling of Phonon Transport Using Scattering Phase Functions

Neil Zuckerman, Jennifer R. Lukes

ENIC 2008; 95-96https://doi.org/10.1115/ENIC2008-53022

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View Articletitled, Monte Carlo Modeling of Phonon Transport Using Scattering Phase Functions

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Topics: Electromagnetic scattering , Modeling , Phonons , Radiation scattering , Scattering (Physics) , Nanoscale phenomena , Simulation , Numerical analysis , Thermal conductivity , Computation

A Two-Temperature Model of Narrow-Body Silicon Transistors Under Steady State and Transient Operation

Zhun-Yong Ong, Eric Pop

ENIC 2008; 97-108https://doi.org/10.1115/ENIC2008-53025

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Two-Temperature Model of Narrow-Body Silicon Transistors Under Steady State and Transient Operation

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Topics: Silicon , Steady state , Temperature , Transients (Dynamics) , Transistors , Phonons , Acoustics , Electromagnetic scattering , Radiation scattering , Scattering (Physics)

Thermal Conductance of Individual Single-Wall Carbon Nanotubes

Michael T. Pettes, Li Shi

ENIC 2008; 109-111https://doi.org/10.1115/ENIC2008-53028

Abstract

View Articletitled, Thermal Conductance of Individual Single-Wall Carbon Nanotubes

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Topics: Single-walled carbon nanotubes , Thermal conductivity , Temperature , Phonons , Electromagnetic scattering , Radiation scattering , Scattering (Physics) , Thermal resistance , Electrical conductance , Heating

Nano-Droplet Impact on a Homogenous Surface Using Molecular Dynamics

Shalabh C. Maroo, Jacob N. Chung

ENIC 2008; 113-121https://doi.org/10.1115/ENIC2008-53036

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View Articletitled, Nano-Droplet Impact on a Homogenous Surface Using Molecular Dynamics

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Topics: Drops , Molecular dynamics , Wall temperature , Oscillations , Platinum

Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Interfacial Thermal Resistance of Nanofins

Navdeep Singh, V. U. Unnikrishnan, J. N. Reddy, Debjyoti Banerjee

ENIC 2008; 123-127https://doi.org/10.1115/ENIC2008-53049

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View Articletitled, Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Interfacial Thermal Resistance of Nanofins

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Topics: Interfacial thermal resistance , Molecular dynamics simulation , Nanotubes , Simulation , Temperature , Carbon nanotubes , Fluids , Water , Atoms , Boundary-value problems

Electron-Phonon Interaction and Joule Heating in Nanostructures

Eric Pop

ENIC 2008; 129-132https://doi.org/10.1115/ENIC2008-53050

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View Articletitled, Electron-Phonon Interaction and Joule Heating in Nanostructures

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Topics: Electron-phonon interactions , Heating , Joules , Nanostructures , Phonons , Electrons , Silicon , Carbon nanotubes , Electric fields , Electrodes

A Molecular Dynamics Study on Effects of Nanostructural Clearances on Thermal Resistance at an Interface Between Liquid and Solid

Masahiko Shibahara, Kiyoshi Takeuchi

ENIC 2008; 133-138https://doi.org/10.1115/ENIC2008-53058

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View Articletitled, A Molecular Dynamics Study on Effects of Nanostructural Clearances on Thermal Resistance at an Interface Between Liquid and Solid

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Topics: Molecular dynamics , Thermal resistance , Fluids , Fluid density , Nanostructures , Diffusion (Physics) , Heat flux , Heat transfer , Molecular dynamics simulation , Nanoscale phenomena

Thermal Rectification by Ballistic Phonons

John Miller, Wanyoung Jang, Chris Dames

ENIC 2008; 139-141https://doi.org/10.1115/ENIC2008-53064

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View Articletitled, Thermal Rectification by Ballistic Phonons

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Topics: Phonons , Thermal rectification , Electrons , Heat , Temperature gradient , Absorption , Anisotropy , Electromagnetic scattering , Emissions , Equilibrium (Physics)

Water-Evaporation Characteristics of Nano-Structure Surface

Shin-Ichi Satake, Jun Taniguchi

ENIC 2008; 143-145https://doi.org/10.1115/ENIC2008-53082

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View Articletitled, Water-Evaporation Characteristics of Nano-Structure Surface

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Topics: Carbon , Evaporation , Nanostructures , Oxygen , Water

Nanotechnology for Carbon Capture

Grain Boundary Diffusion of Hydrogen in Nano-Structured Pd/Ag Alloy Membranes

Logan S. McLeod, Levent F. Degertekin, Andrei G. Fedorov

ENIC 2008; 147-148https://doi.org/10.1115/ENIC2008-53014

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View Articletitled, Grain Boundary Diffusion of Hydrogen in Nano-Structured Pd/Ag Alloy Membranes

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Topics: Grain boundary diffusion , Hydrogen , Membranes , Silver alloys , Diffusion (Physics) , Grain boundaries , Temperature , Annealing , Gases , Permeability

All Years

Nanotechnology for Solar Energy Utilization

Photo- and Thermionic Emission From Potassium-Intercalated Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube Arrays

Surface-Plasmon Enhanced Near-Bandgap Light Absorption in Silicon Photovoltaics

Nanotechnology for Energy Storage

Forced Unsteady-State Variable Volume Membrane Reactor: New Scalable Technology for Distributed Hydrogen Production

A Computational Study of Catalytic Platinum Nanoparticles With and Without OH Chemisorption During Reactions

Structural and Electrochemical Studies on Thin-Film Yttria-Doped Zirconia Electrolytes for Microscale Solid Oxide Fuel Cells

Enhancement of Pt-Based Catalysts via N-Doped Carbon Supports

Nanotechnology for Efficient Energy Conversion

Modeling the Thermoelectric Properties of Nanocomposites

Development of a Scanning Transient Harman Method for Thermoelectric Properties Characterization

Multiscale Simulations of Thermoelectric Properties of PBTE

Thermal Modeling of Atomic-Scale Three-Dimensional Phononic Crystals for Thermoelectric Applications

Fundamental Issues of Nanoscale Energy Carrier Transport and Interaction

Near-Field Radiation Between a Sphere and Substrates of Different Materials

Thermal Conductivity of Polyethylene Chains Using Molecular Dynamics Simulations

Self-Healing in an Aluminum Alloy Reinforces With Microtubes

Modeling and Designing a Device Using MuGFETs

Monte Carlo Modeling of Phonon Transport Using Scattering Phase Functions

A Two-Temperature Model of Narrow-Body Silicon Transistors Under Steady State and Transient Operation

Thermal Conductance of Individual Single-Wall Carbon Nanotubes

Nano-Droplet Impact on a Homogenous Surface Using Molecular Dynamics

Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Interfacial Thermal Resistance of Nanofins

Electron-Phonon Interaction and Joule Heating in Nanostructures

A Molecular Dynamics Study on Effects of Nanostructural Clearances on Thermal Resistance at an Interface Between Liquid and Solid

Thermal Rectification by Ballistic Phonons

Water-Evaporation Characteristics of Nano-Structure Surface

Nanotechnology for Carbon Capture

Grain Boundary Diffusion of Hydrogen in Nano-Structured Pd/Ag Alloy Membranes

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