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Freshwater Batteries Pave the Way for Sustainable Energy Storage and Seawater Desalination

Their findings were featured as a supplementary cover image and published in ACS Energy Letters on May 16, 2024.

Freshwater Batteries Pave the Way for Sustainable Energy Storage and Seawater Desalination

Abstract Seawater desalination technology aims to address the global water shortage resulting from climate change. However, for a viable solution, it is imperative to utilize renewable energy sources without carbon emissions. Desalination b... Read More

Jul 31, 2024 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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Researchers Embark on Groundbreaking WIB System for Safe Operation of ESS

An online kick-off meeting for the development and demonstration of the WiB system took place on March 17, 2022.

Researchers Embark on Groundbreaking WIB System for Safe Operation of ESS

An innovative idea was discussed to carry out empirical research on the Water-in-Battery (WiB) system, which works in an aqueous environment, containing fire extinguishing agents. Professor Youngsik Kim (School of Energy and Chemical Engine... Read More

Mar 25, 2022 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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A Novel Hybrid Seawater Sterilization and Neutralization System

Their findings have been published in the August 2021 issue of ACS ES&T Water.

A Novel Hybrid Seawater Sterilization and Neutralization System

Seawater batteries are eco-friendly electric energy storage systems (ESS) that use natural seawater to produce and store electricity. Besides, when compared to the current lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), it is much less expensive, more enviro... Read More

Oct 01, 2021 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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“We support your research efforts in fostering innovation to address social challenges!”

Dr. Cheol Soo Ahn, founder of the Circle Founation visited two reseach sites of UNIST on April 20, 2021.

“We support your research efforts in fostering innovation to address social challenges!”

The Circle Foundation (formerly Ahn Cheol-soo Foundation) has visited two research sites of UNIST that were selected for the 2020 Circle Foundation Innovation Science Project on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. The two research centers are the UNIS... Read More

Apr 23, 2021 By JooHyeon Heo News
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UNIST Seawater Battery Honored with 2020 King Munmu Marine Award!

Professor Youngsik Kim has been honored to receive the 2020 King Munmu Marine Award by North Gyeongsang Province.

UNIST Seawater Battery Honored with 2020 King Munmu Marine Award!

Youngsik Kim, Professor in the School of Energy and Chemical Engieering at UNIST has been selected as a recipient of the 2020 King Munmu Marine Award by North Gyeongsang Province. The winners were honored at the annual King Munmu Marine Awa... Read More

Aug 06, 2020 By JooHyeon Heo People
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UNIST to Sign Cooperation MoU with KIOST and North Gyeongsang Province

The signing ceremony of MoU among UNIST, KIOST, and North Gyeongsang Province took place on May 22, 2020.

UNIST to Sign Cooperation MoU with KIOST and North Gyeongsang Province

A new door has been opened for UNIST’s seawater battery technology, as it is expected to be utilized in many areas of the marine environmental studies in the islands of Ulleungdo and Dokdo. On May 22, UNIST Seawater Resources Technolo... Read More

May 26, 2020 By JooHyeon Heo News
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UNIST Seawater Battery Could Help End the Global Water Crisis

Professor Chajoong Kim and Professor Youngsik Kim developed a desalination/lighting device, using seawater battery technology.

UNIST Seawater Battery Could Help End the Global Water Crisis

A product design that combines sustainable eco-friendly energy research and innovative thinking has been developed. It targets vulnerable children in the third world. Such research collaboration within universities has opened the way to hel... Read More

May 19, 2020 By JooHyeon Heo People
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UNIST and JDC Sign MoU for Research Collaboration

The signing ceremony of MoU between UNIST and Jeju Free International City Development Center took place on January 15, 2020.

UNIST and JDC Sign MoU for Research Collaboration

On January 15, UNIST signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Jeju Free International City Development Center (JDC) to forge ahead toward achieving scientific excellence. In the memorandum of understanding, the two organizations... Read More

Jan 17, 2020 By JooHyeon Heo News
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Novel Technology for Mass Production of High-Performance Metal Electrodes

Their findings have been published in the February 2019 issue of Nano Letters.

The study has been also selected as the Supplementary Cover of the February 2019 issue of Nano Letters.

Novel Technology for Mass Production of High-Performance Metal Electrodes

Lithium (Li) and sodium (Na) metal have attracted great attention as ideal anode materials in high density battery applications owing to their higher theoretical capacities. Many efforts have been made to improve the performance of anodes m... Read More

Feb 18, 2019 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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UNIST Illuminates the Ocean with Its Seawater Battery Technology

New light buoy, using UNIST's seawater battery technology made its debut at the 19th IALA Conference from the 28th of May.

UNIST Illuminates the Ocean with Its Seawater Battery Technology

A new light buoy, using UNIST’s seawater battery technology as power source, made its debut this week. This work has been carried out in collaboration with Woori Marine Co., Ltd., one of the leading manufacturers of Aids to marine nav... Read More

May 28, 2018 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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