Energy and Sustainable Infrastructure

Georgia Tech’s research initiatives in energy and sustainable infrastructure focus on a broad range of challenges involving energy production, conversion, and efficiency; water resource management; infrastructure development; and the issues associated with a changing climate.

The Latest Energy and Sustainability News

Piezoelectric Tiles Light the Way for Kennedy Space Center Visitors

Posted: December 13, 2017

A lighted footpath powered partially by piezoelectric tiles will soon be operational at the Kennedy Space Center.

Machine Learning Advances Materials for Separations, Adsorption, and Catalysis

Posted: November 9, 2020

Machine learning is helping accelerate the development of highly tunable materials known as metal-organic frameworks.

Large-area Flexible Organic Photodiodes Can Compete With Silicon Devices

Posted: November 5, 2020

Flexible large-area organic photodiodes can now compete in performance with conventional silicon photodiode technology.

Georgia Tech and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Strengthen Research Ties

Posted: October 26, 2020

Georgia Tech and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory will expand interactions, collaborations and joint scientific output.

New Process Boosts Lignin Bio-oil as a Next-Generation Fuel

Posted: September 9, 2020

A new process for upgrading lignin bio-oil could expand the use of lignin, which is now largely a waste product.

Fossil Pollen Record Suggests Vulnerability to Mass Extinction Ahead

Posted: August 24, 2020

Reduced resilience of plant biomes in North America could be setting the stage for the kind of mass extinctions not seen in 13,000 years.

Baking and Boiling Botnets Could Drive Energy Market Swings and Damage

Posted: August 4, 2020

Evil armies of internet-connected appliances could be hijacked to slightly manipulate energy demand, potentially driving price swings.

Membrane material could reduce carbon emissions

Membrane Technology Could Cut Emissions and Energy Use in Oil Refining

Posted: July 16, 2020

New membrane technology could reduce carbon emissions and energy intensity associated with oil refining.

SlothBot operating in Atlanta Botanical Garden - 2

‘SlothBot in the Garden’ Demonstrates Hyper-Efficient Conservation Robot

Posted: June 16, 2020

Visitors to the Atlanta Botanical Garden can observe the testing of SlothBot, a new high-tech tool in the battle to save some of the world’s most endangered species.