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Breakthrough Technology Enables Battery-Free Wearable Devices and IoT Sensors Powered Solely by Body Heat

Professor Sung-Yeon Jang in the School of Energy and Chemical Engineering at UNIST develop world's first high-performance solid-state N-type thermogalvanic cell.

Breakthrough Technology Enables Battery-Free Wearable Devices and IoT Sensors Powered Solely by Body Heat

Abstract Thermogalvanic (TG) cells are a promising technology for harvesting low-grade waste heat, but their practical applications have been hindered by low thermopower and output power density. Here, we report for the first time a solid-s... Read More

Aug 29, 2025 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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Rapid Heating Technique Extends the Lifespan of High-Nickel Cathode Materials

Their findings have been published online in the prestigious journal Advanced Materials on August 4, 2025.

Their innovative sintering process suppresses unwanted particle growth, thereby enhancing battery performance.

Rapid Heating Technique Extends the Lifespan of High-Nickel Cathode Materials

Abstract High-energy density materials are essential for the advancement of next-generation lithium-ion batteries, which power a wide range of applications from portable electronics to electric vehicles. Among them, high-Nickel (Ni) layered... Read More

Aug 22, 2025 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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Researchers Develop Innovative Method to Store Hydrogen Using Waste Polystyrene

The findings were published as a back cover of the August 2025 issue of ACS Catalysis.

Researchers Develop Innovative Method to Store Hydrogen Using Waste Polystyrene

Abstract To address the dual challenges of plastic waste management and sustainable hydrogen storage, we propose an innovative strategy to upcycle post-consumer polystyrene (PS) waste into liquid organic hydrogen carriers (LOHCs). The proce... Read More

Aug 19, 2025 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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Twisted Bilayer MOFs Enable Customized Moiré Length Scales, Paving the Way for Advances in Twistronics and Quantum Materials

The work by Professor Wonyoung Choe has been appeared in Nature Communications on August 13, 2025.

Twisted Bilayer MOFs Enable Customized Moiré Length Scales, Paving the Way for Advances in Twistronics and Quantum Materials

When two mesh screens or fabrics are overlapped with a slight offset, moiré patterns emerge as a result of interference caused by the misalignment of the grids. While these patterns are commonly recognized as optical illusions in everyday l... Read More

Aug 14, 2025 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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New Insights Improve Water Electrolyzer Longevity by Addressing Platinum Clumping

Their findings were published online in ACS Energy Letters on July 3, 2025.

New Insights Improve Water Electrolyzer Longevity by Addressing Platinum Clumping

Abstract Understanding early stage degradation in anion exchange membrane water electrolyzers (AEMWEs) is critical, as the majority of the long-term performance loss arises during the initial phase of operation. In this study, we employed a... Read More

Aug 11, 2025 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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Breakthrough in Extending the Lifespan of Large-Scale Safe Energy Storage with Iron-Chromium Flow Batteries

Their findings were published online in Angewandte Chemie International Edition on July 2, 2025.

Breakthrough in Extending the Lifespan of Large-Scale Safe Energy Storage with Iron-Chromium Flow Batteries

Abstract Aqueous redox flow batteries (AQRFBs) are revolutionizing energy storage by integrating sustainability with cutting-edge innovation. Among them, Iron-Chromium RFBs (Fe-Cr RFBs), which utilize aqueous-based electrolytes, effectively... Read More

Aug 04, 2025 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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Novel Solar System Converts Nitrate in Wastewater into High-Value Ammonia

Their findings have been published online in Advanced Materials on June 22, 2025.

Novel Solar System Converts Nitrate in Wastewater into High-Value Ammonia

Abstract The photoelectrochemical nitrate reduction reaction (PEC NO3RR) potentially converts nitrate, a major water pollutant, into NH3, which is an eco-friendly, next-generation energy source. However, achieving high efficiency in the PEC... Read More

Jul 25, 2025 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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New Study Unveils Innovative Technology for Early Detection of Short-Circuit Precursors in ASSBs

The research findings have been published online in ACS Energy Letters on June 10, 2025.

New Study Unveils Innovative Technology for Early Detection of Short-Circuit Precursors in ASSBs

Abstract A significant challenge in solid-state batteries remains the need to understand and control electrochemomechanical phenomena arising from the complex interplay between electrochemical reactions and mechanical stress within the cell... Read More

Jul 22, 2025 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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Revolutionary Low-Emission NH3 Production Method Achieves 5.6-Fold Increase in Yield Using Silicon Nitride

Their findings were published online in Nature Communications on July 1, 2025.

Revolutionary Low-Emission NH3 Production Method Achieves 5.6-Fold Increase in Yield Using Silicon Nitride

Abstract By enabling ammonia synthesis under near ambient conditions, mechanochemistry provides a paradigm shift, a new decentralized production method that avoids the high temperature (above 400 °C) and high pressure (above 200 bar) requir... Read More

Jul 21, 2025 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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UNIST Achieves Commercial-Ready Artificial Photosynthesis Technology for Direct Solar-to-Hydrogen Conversion

The findings of this research have been published in Nature Communications (Impact Factor: 14.7) on May 6, 2025.

UNIST Achieves Commercial-Ready Artificial Photosynthesis Technology for Direct Solar-to-Hydrogen Conversion

Abstract An artificial leaf mimicking the function of a natural leaf has recently attracted significant attention due to its minimal space requirement and low cost compared to wired photoelectrochemical and photovoltaic-electrochemical syst... Read More

Jun 26, 2025 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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