ELECTRIC ENERGY STORAGE

The global shift toward electrification and renewable energy has driven a surge in demand for advanced electrochemical energy storage solutions that strike a balance between high performance, sustainability, and scalability. The MSE department has cultivated a wealth of research expertise in this field, across a variety of battery technologies, including advanced lithium- and sodium-based batteries, aqueous zinc- and proton-based batteries, and redox-flow batteries. Through rigorous foundational studies and cutting-edge computational high-throughput materials screening, our researchers have made key advancements in critical materials, innovative design principles, and new battery systems. Our efforts also encompass engineering development and system-level integration of advanced battery systems and the recycling of end-of-life battery materials. These studies have fostered the creation of several start-up companies dedicated to commercializing the breakthroughs from our research.