Process-Energy-Environmental Systems Engineering (PEESE) Lab

Congratulations to Dr. Benjamin Decardi-Nelson on his recent #NatureFood paper using AI to enhance the energy sustainability of indoor food production! 🌱💡 Our research explores how advanced AI technologies can optimize greenhouse environments to boost crop yields while minimizing energy consumption. This innovative approach holds immense potential for transforming sustainable agriculture, ensuring year-round food production with greater efficiency. Read more about the study and its implications for the future of indoor farming: https://lnkd.in/gr_HR-YX Cornell News: https://lnkd.in/gRCX6QWp

🌊 Sailing Towards Sustainability: A recent study by Rishi Kaashyap Balaji that explores the vast potential of offshore wind in driving green hydrogen production along the U.S. coast. 🌀⚡ This research, featured on the #FrontCover of the August 2024 Issue of Energy & Environmental Science, highlights how leveraging nearly 1 TW of offshore wind capacity can meet 75% of the hydrogen consumption potential in coastal states, significantly advancing our decarbonization goal🌍 With the East Coast poised as a prime region, this work paves the way for offshore wind-based hydrogen hubs, offering a sustainable path forward for the energy transition. 🚢💧 Check out the full study here: https://lnkd.in/gPgvjEMj Cover art: https://lnkd.in/gaNYCbc2 #Sustainability #GreenHydrogen #OffshoreWind #Decarbonization #RenewableEnergy

🌟XIANG ZHAO's another Cover Art in the May 2024 issue of Environmental Science & Technology! 🎉 Our latest paper, "Microplastic Human Dietary Uptake from 1990 to 2018 Grew across 109 Major Developing and Industrialized Countries but Can Be Halved by Plastic Debris Removal," has been featured on the ES&T cover. This study maps the alarming rise in microplastic ingestion through diets across 109 countries. Our findings emphasize the significant impact of plastic debris on human health and highlight actionable solutions to mitigate this issue, such as enhanced plastic waste management and aquatic clean-up efforts. 📖 Read more about our study here: https://lnkd.in/gWwxpraK and https://lnkd.in/gstNknk7 Stay informed and join us in the fight against plastic pollution! 🌍 #Research #Microplastics #EnvironmentalScience #CornellUniversity #Sustainability

🌿💡 Green Hydrogen Meets Crypto for Climate Action! 💡🌿 Another PNAS paper by Apoorv: "Climate sustainability through a dynamic duo: Green hydrogen and crypto driving energy transition and decarbonization" https://lnkd.in/g6M3Awd6 Our study unveils a new strategy to combat climate change: combining green hydrogen with bitcoin mining can boost renewable energy use, offering a novel path towards a sustainable future. 🔋🌞 Key Takeaway: Leveraging green hydrogen and crypto can expand solar and wind capacities by up to 25.5% and 73.2%, propelling us closer to our climate goals. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gqk73_7R #GreenHydrogen #Cryptocurrency #ClimateAction #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #Innovation https://lnkd.in/gfMTVRTU

Showcase two very recent cover arts featuring the research work of PEESE researchers, Apoorv Lal and Xueyu Tian, on their exciting studies related to renewable energy systems and technologies. 🌟 Advancing Solar Technology: Xueyu's study on "Periodic Module Rejuvenation" revolutionizes solar panel efficiency. A big leap in sustainable energy solutions! Explore the research: https://lnkd.in/gns7tnZM and https://lnkd.in/g7yPA-TV 🌟 Bitcoin & Renewable Energy: Apoorv Lal explores how Bitcoin can support sustainable energy development. A fascinating intersection of blockchain tech and green energy! Read the Cornell News story: https://lnkd.in/esyv-BGJ #GreenTech #RenewableEnergy #Innovation