Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design

Test how magnetic fields change yeast fermentation speed and ethanol yield, then practice clean controls, data collection, and basic analysis.

Test how MnO2 coatings change gas purity in saltwater electrolysis, then measure chlorine suppression with displacement and color tests.

Measure rear-side irradiance on bifacial PV modules and compare ground covers to build a real solar calibration and data analysis project.

Build a Python energy twin from smart-meter data and test how battery and solar size change household costs, peaks, and reliability.

Test how a swinging door can harvest energy with two generator types, then compare output, efficiency, and design tradeoffs.

Model and test how a wearable TEG patch turns body heat into power using Python, thermal imaging, and bioheat analysis.

Test how PVDF film turns roof temperature swings into electricity, then analyze output, durability, and efficiency with clean measurements.

Screen metal-organic frameworks with molecular simulation and test how porosity links to hydrogen uptake across real materials.

Build and test a low-speed wind harvester, then measure how resonance changes power output, airflow, and energy capture.

Test how cellulose nanofibers change wettability and ionic conductivity in battery separators, and build strong materials data skills.