This research develops a high-performance supercapacitor using a conductive iron-based metal–organic framework. By overcoming low electrical conductivity, the material enables rapid charging and long cycle life, achieving storage performance three times higher than existing designs. The work advances next-generation energy storage solutions beyond conventional batteries.

This research explores human motion as a renewable energy source using nanogenerators made from nanomaterials. By converting everyday body movement into electricity, the work demonstrates a novel, sustainable approach to reducing reliance on fossil fuels and supporting a cleaner energy future.

Athabasca tailings ponds contain over 1.2 trillion litres of toxic wastewater that grows daily. Conventional drying is slow and inefficient, so this research team developed a solar-heated cotton-layer device that accelerates evaporation by 400%. Their goal is to reclaim the contaminated land by rapidly reducing tailings volume.

This research uses atomic-scale computer simulations to design safer, more efficient battery electrolytes. By modelling ion movement like a “river” inside a battery, the project identifies top-performing materials before laboratory testing. The goal is to create faster-charging, higher-capacity, non-toxic batteries that support global renewable-energy transitions and a net-zero future.

This research uses ultra-fast femtosecond lasers to study how photovoltaic materials generate and lose electrons. By tracking where electrons form and where they become trapped, the work aims to improve solar panel efficiency. Better photovoltaic materials could make solar energy cheaper, more reliable, and capable of replacing fossil fuels.