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Revolutionary CO₂ Conversion System Cuts Energy Use and Triples Formic Acid Production

The findings of this research have been published in Angew. Chem., Int. Ed. on October 10, 2025.

Revolutionary CO₂ Conversion System Cuts Energy Use and Triples Formic Acid Production

Abstract Electrochemical formate (HCOO−) production via CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR) holds great promise for carbon-neutral energy systems; however, its practical implementation is significantly hindered by the high energy demand of anodi... Read More

Nov 24, 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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Outstanding Achievements of UNIST Students at the 30th Samsung Humantech Paper Award Ceremony!

UNIST has won 1 Gold, 2 Bronze, and 1 Participation awards at the 30th Samsung Humantech Paper Award ceremony.

Outstanding Achievements of UNIST Students at the 30th Samsung Humantech Paper Award Ceremony!

Four exceptional UNIST students were honored for their outstanding academic and research achievements at the prestigious 30th Annual Samsung Humantech Paper Award ceremony. Among the many eminent individuals, JungSoo Lee (Advisor: Professor... Read More

Feb 26, 2024 By JooHyeon Heo People
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Groundbreaking Technology Developed for Improved Water Electrolysis Performance and Stability

The study findings have been published in the online version of ACS Energy Letters on October 13 and selected as the cover article.

Groundbreaking Technology Developed for Improved Water Electrolysis Performance and Stability

Abstract Developing a state-of-the-art anion exchange membrane water electrolyzer (AEMWE) for commercial H2 production remains a great challenge and is strongly dependent on the membrane electrode assembly (MEA). Herein, we report the first... Read More

Nov 28, 2023 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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New Catalyst Breakthrough Enhances Electrochemical Synthesis of Urea from CO2 and Nitrate

Their findings have been selected for inclusion on the inside back cover of the May 2023 issue of Energy Environ. Sci.

New Catalyst Breakthrough Enhances Electrochemical Synthesis of Urea from CO2 and Nitrate

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

Jun 08, 2023 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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UNIST Carbon Neutrality Demonstration and Research Center Signs Cooperation MoU with Carbon Value Co., Ltd.

The signing ceremony of MoU between UNIST Carbon Neutrality Demonstration and Research Center and Carbon Value Co., Ltd. took place on March 30, 2023.

UNIST Carbon Neutrality Demonstration and Research Center Signs Cooperation MoU with Carbon Value Co., Ltd.

Launched in 2022 within the UNIST Engineering Research Institute, the UNIST Carbon Neutrality Demonstration and Research Center has been promoting the scale-up demonstration based on low-carbon source technology, encompassing the entire cyc... Read More

Mar 30, 2023 By JooHyeon Heo News
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UNIST Carbon Neutrality Demonstration and Research Center Signs Cooperation MoU with Hanwha Corp.

The signing ceremony of MoU between UNIST Carbon Neutrality Demonstration and Research Center and Hanwha Corp. took place on March 22, 2023.

UNIST Carbon Neutrality Demonstration and Research Center Signs Cooperation MoU with Hanwha Corp.

The UNIST Carbon Neutrality Demonstration and Research Center within the Engineering Research Institute at UNIST has embarked on a new partnership with Hanwha Corporation to pursue collaboration on carbon neutrality by promoting the use of... Read More

Mar 23, 2023 By JooHyeon Heo News
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Immobilizing Low-Cost Metal Nitrides in Electrochemically Reconstructed PGM-Free Oxy- Surface for Exceptional OER Kinetics in AEM Water Electrolysis

Their findings have been published in the December 2022 issue of Advanced Energy Materials.

Immobilizing Low-Cost Metal Nitrides in Electrochemically Reconstructed PGM-Free Oxy- Surface for Exceptional OER Kinetics in AEM Water Electrolysis

Abstract A highly efficient and platinum group metal (PGM)-free oxygen evolution reaction (OER) electrode is developed by immobilizing Ni3N particles on the electrochemically reconstructed amorphous oxy-hydroxides surface, resulting in a tw... Read More

Feb 21, 2023 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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