primary research interest: electrochemical materials for intermediate-temperature sofcs

Dr. Kevin HuangAssociate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering,

University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC29201• Primary Research Interest:1. Electrochemical materials for

intermediate-temperature SOFCs2. An new all ceramic rechargeable

battery3. Morphological stabilization of

nanostructured SOFC electrodes4. Electrochemical capture of CO2 and

instant conversion into fuels

A new IT low-cost and rare-earth free electrolyte Sr3-3xNa3xSi3O9-1.5x (Energy and Environmental Science, (2014),7, 1680)

A new solid oxide metal-air redox battery (Energy & Environmental Science, (2011), 4, 4942)

Morphological stabilization of nanostructured SOFC electrodes with ALD (Nano Letters, (2013), 13, 4340)+

Syngas inCO2, H2O,

CO32-e-

MECC

O2- O2-

Flue gas (CO2, O2, N2)

SOEC

Syngas out

O2

N2 O2, N2

CO, H2

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A novel unified CO2 reactor (NSF-CBET-1401280)

Dr. Kevin HuangAssociate Professor, Department of Mechanical

Engineering, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC

• Primary Broader Impact Activity:1. Advancing electrochemical technology for energy applications2. Interacting with local HBCUs (Benedict College)3. Engaging in local student chapters (ASME and ECS)4. Promoting undergraduate research (Summer interns)• Interests in New Collaborations:1. Fundamental understanding of electrochemical mechanisms

using advanced in-situ surface and bulk analysis tools2. Thin-film fabrication and applications of functional materials

in electrochemical cells