Research at the Sustainable Energy Technologies Lab is aligned with either of the two key directions: (i) CO2 Mitigation and (ii) CO2 Utilization. Both research directions involve experimental/theoretical/numerical approaches.

Atomization characteristics are investigated in a constant-volume chamber under pre-defined conditions,
Droplet evaporation characteristics are investigated under acoustic levitation,
Fundamental combustion characteristics are explored using a flat-flame burner configuration,
Influence of nanoscale additives on the above fuel performances.
Diagnostics: Shadowgraph/Schlieren, LIF, Raman spectroscopy
Numerical: Ansys Fluent

Adsorption characteristics of gases (CO2, etc.) onto adsorbent materials are investigated under pre-defined thermodynamic conditions. This involves adsorbent preparation and characterization, measurements of adsorption isotherms and adsorption kinetics.
Measured adsorption characteristics are used to design integrated systems for applications such as desalination, energy storage, CO2 capture, refrigeration, and heat pumps.
Techno-economic analysis of zeotropic fluids application in sustainable energy harvesting devices.

Sustainable Energy Technologies Lab