Abstract Apart from conventional redox chemistries, exploring high-voltage anionic redox processes, such as pure oxygen or high-valent transition metal ion redox, poses challenges due to the instability of O nonbonding or O-dominant energy... Read More
Abstract Anode-free lithium (Li) batteries that function via direct Li plating/stripping on metal current collectors have garnered significant interest in the field of metallic Li as an ideal negative electrode. However, dendritic Li growth... Read More
Nine UNIST researchers have once again distinguished themselves with inclusion in the prestigious ‘Highly Cited Researchers (HCR)’ for 2023. This accomplishment places UNIST as the second-highest university in South Korea, follo... Read More
Abstract Achieving fast-charging lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) with reliable cyclability remains a significant challenge. In this study, we investigate the use of phosphorus nanolayers as a strategy to enhance the lithiation kinetics and per... Read More
Abstract Conventional solid electrolyte frameworks typically consist of anions such as sulphur, oxygen, chlorine, and others, leading to inherent limitations in their properties. Despite the emergence of sulphide, oxide, and halide-based so... Read More
A series of groundbreaking advancements in materials have recently emerged, promising a significant boost in the performance of redox flow batteries. These developments are anticipated to serve as a cornerstone for the development of new an... Read More
Abstract The majority of waste-heat energy exists in the form of low-grade heat (<100 °C), which is immensely difficult to convert into usable energy using conventional energy-harvesting systems. Thermally regenerative electrochemical cy... Read More
Sodium (Na)-ion batteries are rapidly gaining attention as the next-generation solution to replace lithium-ion batteries due to their lower production cost and similar battery systems. In a significant breakthrough, Professor Hyun-Wook Lee... Read More
Abstract The electrochemical co-reduction of carbon dioxide (CO2) and nitrate (NO3−) to urea via C–N bond coupling is a promising alternative to traditional industrial processes that are intensive in energy consumption and CO2 emission. How... Read More
Abstract It is crucial to comprehend the effect of the solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) on battery performance to develop stable Li metal batteries. Nonetheless, the exact nanostructure and working mechanisms of the SEI remain obscure. He... Read More
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