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Blocking Oxygen Sources to Prevent Battery Aging—Long-Range EV Batteries Last 2.8 Times Longer↑

The findings of this research have been published in the online version of Advanced Energy Materials on October 5, 2025.

Blocking Oxygen Sources to Prevent Battery Aging—Long-Range EV Batteries Last 2.8 Times Longer↑

Abstract High-voltage operation of Ni-rich layered cathodes in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) induces oxygen redox reactions, leading to singlet oxygen evolution, interfacial degradation, and electrolyte decomposition. While cathode engineeri... Read More

Nov 14, 2025 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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Revolutionary Recycling Technology Extracts 99% Purity of Nickel and Cobalt from Waste Batteries

The findings of this research have been published in the October 2025 issue of Energy Storage Materials.

Revolutionary Recycling Technology Extracts 99% Purity of Nickel and Cobalt from Waste Batteries

Abstract Electrochemical recovery presents a sustainable route for battery recycling, yet it is hindered by a trade-off between achieving purity and yield. This challenge arises because, as the target metal depletes during electrodeposition... Read More

Nov 07, 2025 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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New Study Unveils High-Performance Battery Anode Material for Fast Charging and Long Cycle Life

UNIST, Korea University, and KIST create nanographene–graphite hybrid anodes to enhance Li-ion battery durability—published in Adv. Funct. Mater.

New Study Unveils High-Performance Battery Anode Material for Fast Charging and Long Cycle Life

Abstract Graphite remains the most widely used anode material for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). However, improvements are essential to meet the demand for high-performance anodes in full-cell configurations. Here, the synergistic electroche... Read More

Oct 15, 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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Revolutionary Battery Electrode Allows Seoul to Busan Commute on Single Charge

The findings of this study were featured on the backcover of Energy & Environmental Science (IF 32.4) and published on January 21, 2025.

Revolutionary Battery Electrode Allows Seoul to Busan Commute on Single Charge

Abstract Designing thick electrodes is essential for applications of lithium-ion batteries that require high energy densities. Introducing a dry electrode process that does not require solvents during electrode fabrication has gained signif... Read More

Feb 06, 2025 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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UNIST to Develop New Electrolyte Additives for High-energy-density LIBs

Their findings have been published in the February 2021 issue of Nature Communications.

UNIST to Develop New Electrolyte Additives for High-energy-density LIBs

A joint research team, affiliated with UNIST has unveiled a novel electrolyte additive that could enable a long lifespan and fast chargeability of high-energy-density lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). Published in the February 2021 issue of Nat... Read More

Mar 11, 2021 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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New Study Presents Indoor-light-energy-harvesting Dye-sensitized Photo-rechargeable Battery

Their findings have been published in Energy & Environmental Science on May 20, 2020.

New Study Presents Indoor-light-energy-harvesting Dye-sensitized Photo-rechargeable Battery

A new rechargeable battery that can be charged wirelessly using light from indoor sources, like desk lamps has been developed. This will enable the so-called ‘Energy Recycling,’ which refers to the energy recovery process of uti... Read More

Jul 01, 2020 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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New Study Presents Anti-Aging Electrolyte Additive for High-Energy-Density Li-ion Batteries

Their findings have been published in Advanced Energy Materials on April 6, 2020.

New Study Presents Anti-Aging Electrolyte Additive for High-Energy-Density Li-ion Batteries

Reactive oxygen species (ROS), which is known to be a main contributor to the aging process, also adversely affects battery performance and life. Indeed, when the ROS is released from the high-capacity electrode materials for lithium-ion ba... Read More

Jun 02, 2020 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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