Research, Publications & Awards
Publications
  

Metal Oxide Buffer Layer For Improving Performance Of Polymer Solar Cells
August 1, 2010
Zhouying Zhao, Scientist at E2TAC, had the following paper published in Elsevier's Applied Surface Materials, an international journal devoted to applied physics and chemistry of surfaces and interfaces. Dr. Zhao found that a metal oxide layer inserted between ITO and polymer layers can be a route for improving both efficiency and stability of polymer solar cells.

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Selenization Of Co-Sputtered CuInGa Precursor Film
March 2010
Daniel Dwyer, PhD candidate at E2TAC, had the following paper published in Elsevier's Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, an international journal devoted to photovoltaic, photothermal, and photochemical solar energy conversion.

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Synthesis of Oxygen-Containing Spirobipyrrolidinium Salts for High Conductivity Room Temperature Ionic Liquids
August 20, 2009
Seiichiro Higashiya, Post Doc at E2TAC, had the following paper published in Helvetica Chimica Acta, an international journal dedicated to the dissemination of knowledge in all areas of chemistry. 

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One Hundred Years Of Superconductivity: Science, Technology, Products, Profits, And Industry Structure
2009
Pradeep Haldar, Director of E2TAC, and Pier Abetti of Rensselaer Polytechnc Institute submitted the following article to the International Journal of Technology Management, which provides a refereed and authoritative source of information in the field of managing with technology, and the management of engineering, science and technology.

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Role of Temperature and Duration of the Crystallization Anneal in the Texture Development of YBCO Prepared by TFA-MOD
June 2009
Emilio Stinzianni, PhD candidate at E2TAC, had the following paper published in the journal IEEE Transactions on Applied Superconductivity.  The focus of the study was to optimize the process conditions during the firing heat treatment to produce highly textured, high Jc YBCO.

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Deposition Of CuInAlSe2 Films Using Co-Sputtered Precursors And Selenization
June 7-12, 2009
Daniel Dwyer, PhD candidate at E2TAC, submitted the following abstract for oral presentation at the IEEE's Photovoltaic Specialist Conference.

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Feasibility Of Improving Front Metallization Lines For Photovoltaic Devices
June 7-12, 2009
Anh Nguyen, PhD candidate at E2TAC, submitted the following abstract for oral presentation at the IEEE's Photovoltaic Specialist Conference.

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Relationship Of Aluminum Grain Size To The Grain Size Of Polycrystalline Silicon Produced By The Aluminum Induced Crystallization Of Amporphous Silicon
June 7-12, 2009
Emilio Stinzianni, PhD candidate at E2TAC, submitted the following abstract for oral presentation at the IEEE's Photovoltaic Specialist Conference.

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Two-Dimensional Computer Modeling Of Single Junction a-Si:H Solar Cells
June 7-12, 2009
Changwoo Lee, PhD candidate at E2TAC, submitted the following abstract for oral presentation at the IEEE's Photovoltaic Specialist Conference.

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Novel Ionic Liquid Electrolyte for Electrochemical Double Layer Capacitors
January 9, 2009
Thamarai Devarajan, PhD candidate at E2TAC, submitted the following article to Elsevier's Electrochemistry Communications, which provides rapid publication of important and urgent communications and short papers across the broad spectrum of electrochemical research. 

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The Effect of Experimental Parameters on the Synthesis of Carbon Nanotube/Nanofiber Supported Platinum by Polyol Processing Techniques
May 1, 2008
Seth Knupp, PhD candidate at E2TAC, submitted the following article to Elsevier's Carbon, an international journal sponsored by the American Carbon Society.

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Silicon Power MOSFET At Low Temperatures: A Two-Dimensional Computer Simulation Study
January 30, 2007
Hua Ye, PostDoc at E2TAC, submitted the following article to Elsevier's Cryogenics, the world's leading journal focusing on all aspects of cryoengineering and cryogenics.

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Liquid Nitrogen Cooled Integrated Power Electronics Module With High Current Carrying Capability And Lower On Resistance
November 7, 2006
Hua Ye, PostDoc at E2TAC, submitted the following article to Applied Physics Letters, a weekly journal featuring concise, up-to-date reports on significant new findings in applied physics. 

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Presentations & Reports

Pradeep Haldar's Keynote Presentation at EITC Conference
March 20, 2009
E2TAC's Dr. Pradeep Haldar was the keynote speaker at the Emerging Information and Technology Conference at the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New York City.

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Energy Centers Report
December 2007
E2TAC produced the Energy Centers Report, outlining clusters of renewable energy technology throughout New York State.

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New York Academy of Sciences: Update Magazine
Autumn 2007
NYAS covers the 2007 New Energy Symposium events in its fall issue. 

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The 'Power' of Nanotechnology
July 2007
As worldwide demand for energy surges at an ever-increasing rate, there is a new urgency to improve the efficiency and sustainability of power generation technologies. One of the keys to addressing this challenge is innovation, and some of the most promising solutions are occurring at the smallest scale - the nanoscale.

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New York's Solar Roadmap
May 2007
The Solar Initiative of New York outlines the challenges and opportunities in New York's solar energy industry over the next ten years.
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National Hydrogen Association Newsletter
Spring 2007
The NHA reports on activities from New Energy New York and  the New York Fuel Cell Network, consortiums that are spearheaded by E2TAC.

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New York State Hydrogen Energy Roadmap
October 2005
This roadmap lays out a strategy for New York to transition from a fossil fuel-based economy to a hydrogen energy economy. A multi-phase approach is presented for increasing infrastructure and hydrogen production volumes. This approach will reduce costs and create market opportunities, eventually reducing the need for government support.

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Awards
 

Research Profile: Bharat Avasarala Wins the University at Albany's President's Award for Leadership
May 2009
Bharat Avasarala, PhD candidate at E2TAC, was interviewed upon receiving the UAlbany President's Award for Leadership, which rewards students who have made significant contributions to enhance the quality of life at the University at Albany.

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