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Exciting News! 📚 Just published our latest work in the American Chemical Society (ACS) Series on topic "MXene: Chemistry, Attributes, and Applications for Electrochemical Energy Storage." MXenes are revolutionizing energy storage, and I'm thrilled to share insights into their chemistry and wide-ranging applications. 🔋💡 In this article, we delve into the fascinating world of MXenes, exploring their unique properties and how they're reshaping the future of electrochemical energy storage. From supercapacitors to batteries, MXenes are opening doors to enhanced performance and sustainability. First and foremost, a heartfelt thank you to our brilliant author Pavitra Srivastava . Your dedication, expertise, and hard work made this research possible. 🌟 I'd also like to extend my appreciation to Amit Nain, PhD for your invaluable guidance and support throughout this journey. Your mentorship has been instrumental in shaping this work. 🤝 If you're passionate about cutting-edge materials science and sustainable energy solutions, this article is a must-read. Let's drive innovation together! 🚀 #Mxene #battery #energyconservation #energysavings #2dmaterials #electrochemistry #acs #research #innovation

Our paper named as "Manganese-based A-site high-entropy perovskite oxide for solar thermochemical hydrogen production" was just published in Journal of Materials Chemistry A. In this paper, we report a strategy of introducing A-site multi-principal-component mixing to develop a high-entropy perovskite oxide, which shows desirable thermodynamic and kinetics properties as well as excellent phase stability and cycling durability during the solar-driven thermochemical hydrogen (STCH) production. I would like to thank all my co-authors from USCD (Jingjing Yang, Dawei Zhang, Jian Luo), Sandia National Lab (A. Trindell, Keith A. King, Sean Bishop, Joshua D. Sugar, Anthony H. McDaniel, Andrew I. Smith, Perla A. Salinas, Eric N. Coker, and Arielle L. Clauser), Oak Ridge National Lab (Joerg C. Neuefeind), University of Bayreuth (Qingsong Wang), and WVU (Cijie Liu, Wei Li, Murugesan Velayutham, Hector De Santiago, Liang Ma, Yi Wang, Qiang Wang, wenyuan li, Qingyuan Li, Hanchen Tian, Ha Ngoc Ngan Tran, Xuemei Li, Brandon Robinson, Angela Deibel, Gregory Collins, Nhat Anh Thieu, John (Jianli) Hu, Valery V. Khramtsov). This project is funded by U.S. Department of Energy, Hydrogen & Fuel cell Technologies Office (HFTO). We would like to thank technology managers David Peterson and William Gibbons, for their technical guidance and financial support. #Solarenergy, #greenhydrogen https://lnkd.in/ept7Zx_4

🌟 Exciting News: My Research Paper on Innovative Hybrid Nanomaterial-Induced Composite PCM (HNIPCM) is Now Published! 🌟 I am thrilled to announce the publication of my latest research paper! In this experimental study, we aim to revolutionize the world of thermal energy storage by introducing different Mxene Hybrid Nanomaterials in Composite PCM (HNIPCM). Our work focused on improving the performance of photothermal conversion by the inclusion of exfoliated Mxene materials. 🌡️ Key Highlights: - We incorporated Mxene (Ti3C2Tx, M2CTx, Nb2CTx and Mo2CTx) at different weight concentrations to enhance the thermophysical properties of a eutectic organic-organic PCM (polyethylene glycol 6000/paraffin wax) through a two-step method. - Our comprehensive analysis covered the physical and chemical stability, surface morphology, and thermal feasibility of HNIPCM. We also examined energy storage capacity, melting and crystallisation temperatures, thermal stability, thermal reliability, thermal behavior, and thermal conductivity using various techniques. - The results were particularly exciting with the Ti3C2Tx HNIPCM containing 1 wt.% filler material, showing a remarkable balance in thermophysical properties compared to conventional eutectic PCMs. - The real-time performance of HNIPCM was validated using a novel photothermal conversion performance of individual HNIPCM for exciting applications, including solar thermal energy, thermal energy storage (TES), and electronic cooling units. This research project was a labour of passion and dedication to my PhD work. I'd like to express my gratitude to my mentor Dr. Krunal Gangawane. and Dr. Akhilesh Kumar Sahu, and the institution for their unwavering support throughout this journey. Full research paper is now available online at: I look forward to your valuable insights and feedback on this significant thermal energy storage technology advancement. Let's continue to push the boundaries of innovation together! 🚀 #ResearchPaper #Innovation #EnergyStorage #Energy #renewableEnergy #thermalEnergy

𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧: PhD students of the Lab SSI&EC, Rui G. Pinto and Aleksandr Bamburov, attend the Autumn School “Inorganic electrochemical reactors for sustainable chemicals, fuels and power production” held in Valencia (Spain) on 24-26 October 2023. The program addresses the research and development work on sustainable technologies for clean hydrogen production, electrochemical reactors, electrolyzers and fuel cells, the up-scaling of these technologies, and other relevant topics.   https://lnkd.in/dGTTeT67   #materials, #energy, #hydrogen, #electrolysis, #fuelcells, #electrochemistry

#latestactivities Breakthrough in battery technology In a significant leap forward for energy storage technology, scientists at the University of Chicago have unveiled the world's first anode-free sodium solid-state battery. This groundbreaking development, spearheaded by the University's Pritzker Molecular Engineering Prof. Y. Shirley Meng and her team at the Laboratory for Energy Storage and Conversion (LESC), holds immense promise for revolutionizing electric vehicles and grid storage. Published in *Nature Energy*, the research introduces a novel sodium battery architecture capable of stable cycling over several hundred cycles. By eliminating the traditional anode and leveraging abundant sodium instead of scarce lithium, the new battery offers not only enhanced affordability but also environmental benefits. Professor Meng emphasizes the urgent need for scalable battery solutions to support the global transition away from fossil fuels, citing the requirement of several hundred terawatt hours to sustainably power the United States alone for one hour. The significance of this innovation extends beyond technological advancement. It addresses critical issues of sustainability by reducing reliance on lithium, a mineral with limited global reserves heavily concentrated in specific regions. Meng highlights sodium's abundance in comparison, found in significantly higher concentrations and more environmentally friendly sources such as ocean water and soda ash mining. University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering at the University of Chicago Shirley Meng Laboratory for Energy Storage and Conversion Grayson Deysher National Science Foundation (NSF) #globalsociety #globalgoals #civilcociety #SDG #BatteryInnovation #SustainableEnergy #NaBatteryRevolution #GreenTech #EnergyStorageBreakthrough

🚀 Exciting News in Energy Storage Research! 🌐 Unveiling the Mysteries of Carbon Black Materials for Potassium-Ion Batteries! 🔋🔬 Dive into the world of cutting-edge research with the article titled "Exploring nature-behaviour relationship of carbon black materials for potassium-ion battery electrodes." 📚 This groundbreaking work sheds light on the electrochemical intricacies of widely used carbon black species (Super P, Super C65, and Super C45) in the realm of potassium-ion battery systems. 🌟 🔍 What makes this research stand out? Unprecedented insights into the pseudo-amorphous structure effect on potassium ion storage mechanisms. In-depth exploration of surface-dominated reactions through Dunn’s and Trasatti’s methods. Correlation of electrochemical features with surface properties and functional groups using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. 🌐 This work is a game-changer for large-scale stationary storage applications, providing essential tools to understand the active role of carbon black additives in secondary cells. Ready to unravel the secrets? Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gPf2ghWW Download link: https://lnkd.in/g7J3HTvz #EnergyStorage #Innovation #PotassiumIonBatteries #ResearchHighlight 🌍🔬

☝️ Attention please! We're thrilled to announce that registration is now open for the 12th International Conference – Fuel Science: From Production to Propulsion, scheduled to take place from June 11th to 13th, 2024!  This year's conference will bring together researchers, academics, and industry professionals from all over the world to discuss the latest developments in research and technology. The conference will feature an exciting lineup of keynote speakers, poster sessions, and presentations covering a broad range of topics. Whether you’re interested in System perspective & sustainable value chains, the impact of renewable fuels on environment, economics and society or any other related topics, the conference will have interesting input for you. We can't wait to see you at the 12th International Conference in Aachen. 🤝 >>> Link in the comments 🔗 #research #sustainability #fuels #fuelscience #fuelsciencecenter #propulsionsystems #exc #clustersofexcellence

Happy to share that our review article " The Prospective Applications of arising Nanostructured Dielectric Materials in Storage of Energy: A Comprehensive Review" published in Micro and NanoSystem, Bentham Science.