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Organic Chemistry · India · 2022-04-20

Processing Time
364 days
Decision Date
2022-04-20
Location
California
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to develop state-of-the-art materials and technologies for redox flow batteries and lithium-ion batteries. This work aims to address current and future transportation and grid energy storage challenges through the advancement of organic and flexible electronics.

Framework Evaluation

3 of 3 criteria met
1 Substantial Merit and National Importance Met

The endeavor addresses critical transportation and grid energy storage challenges and is valuable to the organic and flexible electronics market.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner has 5 years of experience, 9 publications, and 148 citations, showing a track record of success in the field.

3 Waiver of Job Offer and Labor Certification Met

The inherent significance of the research and its implications for U.S. renewable energy goals make it beneficial to waive the labor certification.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's 9 peer-reviewed journal articles and 148 citations, demonstrating significant recognition in the field. Evidence included 2 expert recommendation letters and proof of 5 years of research experience. The work's national importance was further supported by its alignment with projects funded by the National Science Foundation and the Department of Energy.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Dependent
Grants
Government Alignment
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At a Glance

Outcome approved
Processing 364 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 6

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Success Rate 53.7%
Sustained 2,046
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