New paper published in Journal of Hazardous Materials. This collaborative work explores the degradation of microplastics by electrocoagulation via the combination oxidation and flocculation effects.
New paper published in Separation and Purification Technology on “Optimized electrochemical recovery of lithium-ions from spent battery cells using carbon-coated lithium iron phosphate”. We optimized a system based on carbon-coated lithium iron phosphate electrodes. The electrodes selectively extract lithium ions from complex leaching solutions derived from real LCO (LiCoO₂) cathode materials. Over the course of […]
New paper published in Electrochimica Acta on “Transparent polyaniline/MXene thin films supercapacitors”. In this collaborative work, we developed transparent, nanostructured films combining MXene Ti3C2Tx and polyaniline for miniaturized energy storage devices. The films show promising electrochemical performance and stability, opening avenues for transparent supercapacitor applications. Co-authors: Ariane Schmidt, Samantha Husmann, and Aldo J.G. Zarbin.
Our Ph.D. student Nikolaos Papadopoulos presents joint work on “Physical Modeling of Silicon-Containing Li-Ion Batteries through a Multi-Species Multi-Reaction Model” as a poster at the Advanced Battery Power in Aachen, Germany.
Thrilled to see our 2023 paper “The many deaths of supercapacitors: Degradation, aging, and performance fading” is among the 10 most cited articles of 2023 of the high-impact factor journal Advanced Energy Materials.
Mingren Liu and Delvina Tarimo (PhD) have been selected to participate in the 74th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting. At present, Mingren works on nanoporous carbon supercapacitors and advanced battery chemistries, pushing the boundaries of energy storage. And Delvina focuses on lithium-sulfur batteries and sustainable electrode materials, driving the next generation of green energy solutions. Congratulations, […]
Volker Presser gives two oral presentations at the MATSUS conference in Sevilla, Spain:
New paper published in ACS Applied Polymer Materials. This joint work with Markus Gallei from Saarland University has developed smart core–shell particles with imidazole-functionalized shells that respond to acidic solutions and hydrophobic anions, forming viscoelastic opal films with tunable structural colors. These films serve as affordable optical sensors, changing color in response to environmental stimuli, […]
Welcome Burcu Tan who will be working on electrochemical lithium ion extraction in our team on the eLiFlow project.
Our Austrian / German carbon spherogel research project with Michael Elsaesser at Paris Lodron Universität Salzburg, funded by Austrian Science Fund FWF and Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) – German Research Foundation to be prominently featured in the DFG 2025 calendar.
We are excited to announce the publication of our latest collaborative perspective paper in Advanced Functional Materials, where we explore the role of MXene-enabled technologies in shaping the cities of tomorrow. With over 60% of the world’s population now living in urban areas, the need for smart urbanization has never been greater. The concept of […]
Welcome new student intern Matthias Haller from Saarland University who will be working on exploring electrochemical energy storage and advanced supercapacitors.
New paper published on “Multi-scale circuit model bridges molecular modeling and experimental measurements of conductive metal-organic framework supercapacitors” in Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics.
Making an electrode is art and science: The relevance of electrode preparation optimization and potential window maximization for high-rate lithium-ion batteries. Our new paper in Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research optimizes lithium titanate (LTO) anodes for lithium-ion batteries. By tweaking the dry and wet mixing processes during electrode fabrication, we achieved remarkable improvements in capacity […]
New paper in Energy & Environmental Materials: Dry Electrode Processing for Free-Standing Supercapacitor Electrodes with Longer Life, Higher Volumetric Outputs, and Reduced Environmental Impact. Our research explores the benefits of dry electrode processing for supercapacitors. As one of the pioneering energy storage systems to adopt dry electrode processing (e.g., through [formerly] Maxwell), supercapacitors have shown […]
Our PhD student Cansu Kök presents a poster at the 2024 Fall MRS with the title “Continuous Lithium-Ion Extraction via Fuel Cell Desalination”
New open access paper published in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces on “Understanding Rate and Capacity Limitations in Li-S Batteries Based on Solid-State Sulfur Conversion in Confinement”. This study explores how solid-state sulfur conversion within carbon nanopores enhances the performance of lithium-sulfur batteries. Key parameters relate to cathode-electrolyte interphase (CEI) formation, pore size, and material […]
Volker Presser gives an oral presentation titled “Electrochemical Lithium-Ion Separation” at the Symposium on Direct Lithium-Extraction (SDLE) at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (Germany).
Our latest research in Energy & Environmental Science explores an eco-friendly, high-performance lithium-ion anode made from self-assembled organic nanowires. By evaporating water on a copper current collector, we achieved a nanowire network without harmful solvents, enhancing lithium-ion diffusion and storage capabilities. The result? The self-assembled organic nanowire anode delivers a remarkable lithium storage capacity of […]
Our new paper, Electrochemical recycling of lithium-ion batteries: Advancements and future directions, is now available online at the Wiley journal EcoMat. Our review provides a perspective of different recycling techniques currently used for lithium-ion batteries. We begin by reviewing the more established pyrometallurgical and hydrometallurgical methods, which have been widely adopted in industrial applications. These […]