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Grace Han Lab @ UC Santa Barbara
Molecular Engineering with Record-Breaking Energy Density
Molecular Engineering with Record-Breaking Energy Density
Solar Energy Storage Materials
Solar Energy Storage Materials
Recently discovered designs of solid-state molecular solar thermal energy storage systems are illustrated, including alkenes, imines, and anthracenes that undergo reversible [2 + 2] and [4 + 4] photocycloadditions for photon energy storage and release. The energy storage densities of various molecular design
Macroscopic Thermal Controls
Macroscopic Thermal Controls
We discovered donor-acceptor anthracene derivatives that absorb photon energy and store it in strained chemical bonds by dimerizing in the solid state. The compounds exhibit a unique self-activated energy release during their cycloreversion, which addresses a key challenge in extracting the stored energy in molecular solar thermal energy storage systems. This process mirroring the self-ignition of fossil fuels opens up opportunities to use the compounds as effective and renewable solid-state fuels that can release energy rapidly and completely upon initial activation.
Solid & Solution-State Characterization
Solid & Solution-State Characterization
We report a series of p-functionalized phenylbenzoxazoles that offer remarkable energy storage, exceeding 300 J g−1, for the first time among intermolecular cycloaddition-based molecular solar thermal energy storage systems. The [2 + 2] photocycloaddition of phenylbenzoxazoles generates diazetidine cycloaddu
Innovative Chemistry
I approach every challenge with curiosity and determination, always willing to learn new science and find solutions no matter the scope
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Innovative Chemistry
Research Profile
Google Scholar
Google Scholar
Graduate Student at Brandeis University and UC Santa Barbara - Cited by 84 - Photon Energy Conversion - Photoswitches - Photocycloaddition
Research Gate
Research Gate
I’m a Ph.D. student in Chemistry at UC Santa Barbara, working on molecular solar thermal energy storage and cycloaddition-based photoswitches. My research focuses on sustainable, high-energy-density photoresponsive materials, and I use DSC, TGA, UV-Vis, NMR, and PXRD to study energy storage and release in solid-state organic systems.
ORCID
ORCID
Scopus
Scopus
TEST 02 - Elsevier's Scopus, the largest abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed literature. Search and access research from the science, technology, medicine, social sciences and arts and humanities fields.
Organic Chemistry Videos
Educational Video Producer
I created high-quality educational videos to teach organic chemistry lab experiments virtually, making learning accessible and engaging for students during the COVID-19 pandemic
Educational Video Producer
Watch Organic Videos on Youtube
Watch Organic Videos on Youtube
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BTS: Making of Organic Lab
BTS: Making of Organic Lab
As the fall semester began, Weichu Xu, Ph.D., assistant professor of chemistry, realized the pandemic meant visits to the lab would be restricted for many students and impossible for those in isolation, so they would need extra help to prepare for and understand experiments. He thought videos on lab topics might fill the gap. […]
Interview: Insights into the Tutorials Project
Interview: Insights into the Tutorials Project
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ACS NANO Interview Videos
Interview Video Editor
I edited and produced a 2-part ACS NANO Summit video series to capture and highlight important conversations
Interview Video Editor
ACS NANO Summit Part 1
ACS NANO Summit Part 2
Skills
Laboratory & Research Skills
• Organic Synthesis • Materials Characterization • Thermal Analysis • Prototyping
Laboratory & Research Skills
Analytical Techniques
• Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) • Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) • Powder X-ray Diffraction (PXRD) • Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (NMR) • Infrared Spectroscopy (IR) • Infrared Thermography • High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) • UV-Visible Spectroscopy
Analytical Techniques
Computation & Software
• ChemDraw, Spartan, SciFinder, Origin • Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro • Microsoft Office • Wordpress, Fourthwall
Computation & Software
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Dance with a Villain
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