University of New Mexico Awards
- Project Name: Scaling Effects in InGaN/GaN Micro-LED Impact of Non-Radiative Surface Recombination on Efficiency
Awarding Agency: Department of Energy
Project Summary:
This project characterizes the impact of non-radiative surface recombination on the efficiency of InGaN/GaN micro-scale light-emitting diodes (micro-LEDs) and clarify the significance of surface recombination in InGaN/GaN LEDs and explore one potential mitigation strategy. The results will be important for improving efficiency and reducing power consumption of small LEDs.
Outcome:
The results of the research are Modify the rate equations to derive equivalent circuit with surface recombination; Fabrication of green microLEDs with surface recombination test structures; Performed RF measurements, fit data, and extract lifetimes; Performed relative EQE and thermal droop measurements; Repeated fabrication and surface passivation; Characterized passivated LEDs for lifetimes, EQE, and thermal droop. - Project Name: Science and Technology Research Partnership Program (STRP)
Awarding Agency: Department of Energy
Project Summary:
This multi-institutional research collaboration will develop technologies that address the Department of Energy's research foci to develop feedstock technology, biofuel catalyst production, algal systems, and test/evaluate the development of sustainable aviation fuels by producing convert domestic biomass and other municipal waste resources, including plastics, into low-carbon fuels, intermediary products, and bioproducts.
Outcome:
This program provided curriculum and in-depth training courses for Minority-Serving Institutions that yielded high participation, multiple conference presentations, multiple publications, and patent applications. - Project Name: Science and Technology Research Partnership Program (STRP)
Awarding Agency: Department of Energy
Project Summary:
The U.S. DOE Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) funds early-stage research and development in three technology areas: photovoltaics (PV), concentrating solar-thermal power (CSP), and systems integration with the goal of improving the affordability, reliability, and domestic benefit of solar technologies on the grid. The goals of SETO are to develop the technologies and knowledge base needed to continue the sweeping cost reductions seen throughout the industry since 2010, to improve the ability of solar energy to integrate into the country’s electric grid, and to combine solar technologies with storage, efficiency, and other value-adding technologies that allow solar to contribute to enhanced grid reliability and resiliency through the development of a science and technology partnerships that allow students and primary investigators at Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) to engage in research projects with underrepresented groups in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Outcome:
The project engaged in Solar Energy research with Minority-Serving Institutions enhancing photovoltaics, solar-thermal power, and integrating systems for increased efficiencies, consumer participation, and improved communities.
