The AfreeSSB project has come to an end. It aimed to build solid-state batteries (SSBs) with power densities >1000 W/L and energy densities >800 Wh/L, with fast charging and discharging, deep discharge cycles, long cycle life, and safe operation in…
Zinc-air batteries (ZABs) are gaining attention due to their high energy density and potential for cost-effectiveness in energy storage applications. Recent advancements have focused on improving the performance of air cathodes, electrolytes, and zinc anodes.…
The development of aqueous zinc (Zn)-based rechargeable batteries is gaining momentum, driven by the inherently high theoretical capacity of Zn metal anodes, Zn abundance, low cost, simple processing, and safety of Zn. In addition, as…
The fast increase of telecommunications and technology continuously pushes towards low energy and complex functionalities. New functionalities necessarily imply silicon technology to be extended to other materials and systems, with optical and electrical properties beyond…
Two national R+D+i projects under the “retos de investigación” call start this autumn at IREC. The purpose of the call is to finance the implementation of research projects aimed both at fostering the generation and…
At the 18-month mark, the Platform-ZERO project coordinated by IREC, has demonstrated significant progress in achieving zero defect manufacturing for the photovoltaic industry through the development and implementation of innovative strategies. Co-funded with more than…
Researchers from the Functional Nanomaterials department at IREC explored the role of the electronic spin configuration in the design of catalytic additives in a study published in two prestigious journals: ACS Nano and Advanced Materials.…
For over five years, a multidisciplinary team of scientists and technology developers has collaborated to transform HarveStore (website) into a pioneering project in the fields of sustainable energy and advanced IoT. The main goal of…
After three and a half years, the LESGO team has demonstrated that graphene-based materials, such as graphene oxide, can securely store hydrogen using an energy-efficient loading process based on a flow cell electrolyzer and recover…
The POLITE project – which stands for “Development of Prototypes for POwer-to-Liquid TEchnologies” – has reached to an end on May 31st, 2024. The main goal of the project was to develop prototypes for the electrochemical…