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 […]

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 […]

New paper published on cation separation during flow electrode capacitive deionization in Desalination. This work is about improving water treatment and resource recovery through selective ion removal using flow electrode capacitive deionization (FCDI). We explore separating specific cations like calcium and magnesium from multi-ion solutions, helping to optimize water desalination processes. Our data show that […]

New research paper from our collaboration with Michael Naguib: “Nitrogen-Doped Graphene-Like Carbon Intercalated MXene Heterostructure Electrodes for Enhanced Sodium- and Lithium-Ion Storage” published in Advanced Science. We’ve developed a novel N-doped graphene-like carbon intercalated Ti3C2Tx (NGC-Ti3C2Tx) heterostructure. But wait… why would one want to add something in-between the MX-layers, the wonderful interlayer space that should […]

New paper published in Chemical Engineering Journal on “A sustainable approach: Repurposing harmful algal biomass as carbon-based catalysts for nitrogen fertilizer electrosynthesis from nitrate and CO2“. 📜 Our research focuses on repurposing harmful algal blooms (HABs) biomass into carbon-based catalysts, specifically Cu1Mo1/NC, for the electrosynthesis of nitrogen fertilizers (urea and ammonia) from nitrate and CO2. […]

New review article “Functional gel-based electrochemical energy storage” published Chemistry of Materials. This paper reviews the research field of gel polymer electrolytes (GPEs), which combine the ionic conductivity of liquid electrolytes with the mechanical stability of solid materials. GPEs are versatile materials in various electrochemical applications, including sensors, actuators, and energy storage devices. These quasi-solid […]