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CAER seeks to utilize carbon dioxide in creating next-generation cements, concrete

Researchers from UK's Center for Applied Energy Research are exploring a new way to utilize CO2 to improve the performance of cement and concrete, seeking more environmentally friendly solutions.

UK serves as regional host for DOE student business plan competition, register now

The University of Kentucky has been selected to serve as a regional convenor for the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) national EnergyTech University Prize competition.

CAER, chemistry researchers awarded US Department of Energy grant to develop biofuel technology

Researchers at the University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy Research (CAER) and the Department of Chemistry have received a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to advance their innovative biofuels research.

As demand for graphite grows, UK CAER positioned to lead material sourcing

UK's Center for Applied Energy Research is uniquely positioned to research ways to make the Commonwealth a potential source of graphite thanks to its world-renowned scientists and experts on carbon materials.

Recycle your cooking oil for biofuel research at the Gobble Grease Toss

If you’re frying a turkey this Thanksgiving you can drop off used cooking oil for free at Redwood Cooperative School, located at 166 Crestwood Drive in Lexington. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24.

UK researchers lead multidisciplinary project for next-generation organic semiconductors

A multi-institutional collaboration led by UK researchers was one of 37 teams to receive National Science Foundation funding as part of the Designing Materials to Revolutionize and Engineer our Future (DMREF) program.

New UK startup seeks to turn US trash into Kentucky treasure

Three researchers at the University of Kentucky have launched an ambitious new startup company they hope will build upon Kentucky’s proud energy legacy.

UK researchers develop novel method to turn coal waste into carbon fiber

Researchers at the University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy Research (CAER) have developed a method to turn Kentucky waste coal into valuable carbon products.

Statewide committee adopts 7-year Kentucky Science & Technology Plan

The Kentucky Statewide EPSCoR Committee, the governing body of the state’s National Science Foundation Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) program voted to adopt the Kentucky Science & Technology Plan: Vision 2030.

CAER’s Andrews appointed to Kentucky Nuclear Development Workgroup

Established by a Kentucky Senate Joint Resolution (SJR 79) during the 2023 regular session, the workgroup is led by Kentucky’s Energy and Environment Cabinet.

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