Beyond the 2010 Initiative: Partnerships for Competitiveness

提案标题：超越2010年倡议：竞争力伙伴关系 南达科他州州立大学能源发电和转换是这个重大项目的核心问题，涉及南达科他州的九个机构：南达科他州（牵头）、奥古斯塔纳、黑山、达科他州、奥格拉拉拉科塔、辛特·格莱斯卡、西塞顿·瓦佩顿、南达科他州矿业与技术学院和南达科他州大学（USD）主校区。 研究人员将创造一种新的设备，称为光活性纳米系统（PANS）。PANS的研究重点是光伏和太阳能，直接写入电子，以及使用纳米结构材料将太阳能转化为化学燃料。该项目涉及一系列重大机遇，每个都通过多学科方法解决研究问题。 其中包括：低成本的太阳能电池基于金属表面增强的新一代发光太阳能聚光器（LSC）;柔性衬底上的可重构纳米结构-宽带多层滤波器;基于上转换器的高性价比高效太阳能电池;使用印刷或卷对卷处理的新型串联聚合物光致发光材料;下一代太阳能电池电极的制造;和利用纳米结构材料将太阳能转化为化学燃料的知识产权该项目致力于开发新型光敏材料，包括原子水平的研究以及这些材料的应用。 新型复合材料的建模、合成和制造将导致太阳能电池材料的性能设计，同时考虑到经济性。 复合材料的形状和尺寸将通过在纳米尺度下工作而与定制的化学成分一起沿着优化。 生物医学应用，如光敏治疗也将得到解决。 更广泛的影响劳动力发展是南达科他州和本项目的主要目标。 一个创新的伙伴关系将促进在部落学院和大学（TCU）的教师在追求终端学位。 RII项目将支持为中学规划一项全州范围的倡议，即中学科学。这一举措将提供教师专业发展，以建立一个合格的硕士科学，技术，工程和数学（STEM）教师队伍。将与深层地下科学和工程实验室（DUSEL）建立联系，包括虚拟DUSEL（vDUSEL），这将为K-12学生和社区提供外展和教育。

Proposal Title: Beyond the 2010 Initiative: Partnerships for CompetitivenessInstitution: South Dakota State University Energy generation and conversion are critical issues at the core of this major project involving nine institutions in South Dakota: South Dakota State (lead), Augustana, Black Hills, Dakota State, Oglala Lakota, Sinte Gleska, Sisseton Wahpeton, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, and the University of South Dakota (USD) Main Campus. The researchers will create new devices called Photo-Active Nanoscale Systems (PANS). PANS research focuses on photovoltaic and solar energy, directwrite electronics, and the use of nanostructured materials for converting solar energy into chemical fuels. The project involves a series of Grand Opportunities, each addressing research questions through a multidisciplinary approach. These include: Cost Effective Solar Cells; New Generation Luminescent Solar Concentrators (LSC) based on Metal-Surface Enhancement; Reconfigurable Antennas on Flexible Substrates-Broadband Multilayer Filters; Upconverter Based Cost-effective High Efficiency Solar Cells; Novel Tandem Polymer Photovoltaics using Printing or Roll-to-Roll Processing; Fabrications of Electrodes for Next Generation Solar Cells; and Conversion of Solar Energy into Chemical Fuels using Nanostructured MaterialsIntellectual MeritThe project addresses the development of novel photoactive materials, including investigations at the atomic level as well as applications of these materials. Modeling, synthesis and fabrication of novel composites will result in solar cell materials designed for performance, with a view to economics as well. Shape and size of the composites will be optimized along with tailored chemical composition by working at the nanoscale. Biomedical applications such as photoactive therapies will be addressed as well. Broader ImpactsWorkforce development is a primary objective of South Dakota and this project. An innovative partnership will facilitate the faculty at Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) in pursuing terminal degrees. The RII project will support the planning for a state-wide initiative for middle school, Science in the Middle. This initiative will provide teacher professional development to establish a cohort of qualified master science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) teachers. Connections will be established with the Deep Underground Science and Engineering Laboratory (DUSEL), including a virtual DUSEL (vDUSEL), which will provide outreach and education accessible to K-12 students and the community.