This research explores thermoelectric materials that can convert wasted heat into electricity, offering a promising tool against climate change. Inspired by digital thermometers, the work focuses on improving efficiency, stability, safety, and scalability of these materials. The long-term goal is to make energy recycling practical, alongside reducing and reusing energy.

This research improves hydrogen production by optimizing the pore structure of catalysts used in water electrolysis. Using X-ray imaging and modeling, it identifies how nanoscale pore size and distribution affect water interaction and efficiency. Better-designed catalysts could reduce costs and accelerate clean hydrogen as a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels.