About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2026 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Energy Technology 2026: Advancement in Energy Materials - Theory, Simulation, Characterization, Application
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| Presentation Title |
Electrochemical Co-Deposition as a Reproducible Platform for Observing and Analyzing Energetic Particle Generation in the Metal Deuterium System |
| Author(s) |
Duhan Zhang, Pamela Boss, Lawrence Forsley, Peter Hagelstein |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Duhan Zhang |
| Abstract Scope |
Low-energy nuclear reactions (LENR) challenge conventional understanding and offer potential for novel energy sources rooted in condensed matter systems. Building on foundational work by SPAWAR, we revisited electrochemical co-deposition of palladium and deuterium using modern materials engineering and detection methods. Palladium was co-deposited onto gold substrates in heavy water, forming nanostructured, vacancy-rich films ideal for high deuterium uptake and nonequilibrium conditions. Under these settings, we detected MeV-scale charged particles and >9 MeV neutron signatures using CR-39 solid-state track detectors, hallmark LENR signals reported by SPAWAR. Our approach emphasizes reproducibility through careful electrochemical control and long-duration CR-39 tracking, revealing localized emission patterns and neutron-induced secondary reactions. These results validate prior LENR findings and establish a robust, accessible testbed for probing anomalous nuclear effects. This work opens pathways for systematic investigation into link between film structure, deuterium dynamics, and LENR activity, advancing toward a rigorous scientific foundation for future clean energy technologies. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |
| Keywords |
Energy Conversion and Storage, Sustainability, Characterization |