{"id":60545,"date":"2016-12-23T03:05:07","date_gmt":"2016-12-23T03:05:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/healthmedicinet.com\/news\/enhanced-energy-onr-global-seeks-more-powerful-electronic-devices\/"},"modified":"2016-12-23T03:05:07","modified_gmt":"2016-12-23T03:05:07","slug":"enhanced-energy-onr-global-seeks-more-powerful-electronic-devices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/healthmedicinet.com\/news\/enhanced-energy-onr-global-seeks-more-powerful-electronic-devices\/","title":{"rendered":"Enhanced energy: ONR global seeks more powerful electronic devices"},"content":{"rendered":"

ARLINGTON, Va. \u2014 Groundbreaking energy research from the United Arab Emirates, sponsored by the Office of Naval Research Global (ONRG), is the focus of an article published this week in the acclaimed Nature Magazine journal Scientific Reports<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Dr. Ammar Nayfeh\u2019s article reveals unique use of zinc oxide (ZnO) to improve semiconductors and energy output in electronic devices. The research could have enormous benefits not only for Marines in forward operating bases and Sailors at sea, but also for a global population of consumers eager to see increased capability and faster performance from their electronic devices.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is an excellent example of expanding the Naval Research Enterprise\u2019s network to ensure we are capitalizing on the high-quality, novel research that is being conducted across the globe,\u201d said Capt. Clark Troyer, ONRG\u2019s commanding officer. \u201cDr. Nayfeh\u2019s team at Masdar Institute of Science and Technology [Abu Dhabi, UAE] has demonstrated new ways to increase efficiency in solar cells and photodetectors \u2014 research which could be pivotal in reducing our dependency on both fuel and battery resupply for the warfighters.\u201d<\/p>\n

ONR Global is ONR\u2019s international arm for basic research sponsorships outside of the U.S., working with researchers and partners around the world to discover and advance research that will benefit U.S. naval forces. ONRG\u2019s science directors promote collaboration with international scientists through research grants.<\/p>\n

Dr. Nayfeh\u2019s partnership with ONRG began during a visit from the science director responsible for ONRG projects in the Middle East and North Africa, Dr. Monique Beaudoin.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere is a growing capacity in academic institutions in the Gulf region for hypothesis-driven, basic research in support of renewable energy initiatives in the countries of the region,\u201d said Beaudoin. \u201cThis project highlights some of that research. In parallel, Gulf countries like the UAE are aiming to move toward knowledge-based economies\u2013in fact, Dr. Nayfeh\u2019s lab has a strong contingent of graduate students from the region who are now becoming recognized in their own right as scientists as well.\u201d<\/p>\n

Energy resupply has been a serious issue for Marines on the ground in international engagements. Reducing the need for, and vulnerabilities of, energy convoys has been front and center for naval research efforts in recent years.<\/p>\n

Nayfeh\u2019s research focuses on a new nanomaterial called zinc oxide. Changing the size and structure of the oxide allows scientists to \u201ctune\u201d its electrical properties, thereby optimizing the performance of the memory in electronics such as cell phones, digital cameras, laptops and even medical devices and military equipment.<\/p>\n

It could also improve the efficiency of fabricated solar cells, which play a role in a number of naval applications and settings.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are very happy and honored to have ONR Global-sponsored research featured in this publication,\u201d said Nayfeh. \u201cWe believe that research is key to building strong human capacity and to continue to enhance technologies to better our world.\u201d<\/p>\n

The abstract for the article notes that low-dimensional semiconductor nanostructures are of particular interest in high-performance electronic and photonic devices. ZnO \u201cnanoislands,\u201d it says, are promising for future low-power memory applications.<\/p>\n

Nayfeh says he realizes the important long-term potential of the research, particularly given the disaster relief role the U.S. Navy plays when crises occur around the world.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe U.S. Navy is the largest and most capable navy in the world,\u201d he noted. \u201cMoreover, the U.S. Navy has a noble duty to support humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.<\/p>\n

\u201cTherefore, it is our honor to be a part of this great mission through innovating and providing the latest technology advancements related to future energy devices.\u201d<\/p>\n

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