Three-dimensional (3D) printing technology is capable of creating highly complex, customizable objects, offering unique advantages for various biomedical applications through methods such as inkjet-based, extrusion-based, and light-assisted techniques. This study focuses on using direct ink writing for additive manufacturing to print antibacterial wound dressings, addressing a critical gap in...
Lithium-ion batteries are widely used for energy storage, with an estimated total energy capacity of 6.5 TWh by 2030. While these cells offer high energy density and satisfactory cycle durability, their common cathode materials, such as NCA and NMC, rely on cobalt, a costly and scarce element. To address this issue, alternative cobalt-free materials like LiNiO₂ (LNO) have gained interest....
The advent of modern functional energy materials, including nuclear materials, call for the development of local structural probes as their hierarchical arrangement of structures across length scales results in improved properties. Therefore, there is an increasing demand for improved methods for structural and microstructural characterization of such complex materials. An excellent emerging...
The ASTRA (Absorption Spectroscopy beamline for Tender energy Range and Above) beamline at SOLARIS is specifically designed for X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) and related techniques, covering photon energies from 1 keV to 15 keV. This range encompasses the K absorption edges of elements from magnesium (Mg) to selenium (Se), as well as the L and M edges of numerous heavier elements,...
Synchrotron radiation techniques, particularly X-ray spectroscopy, have become essential tools in electrochemical research, enabling in situ and operando studies of solid/liquid (electrode/electrolyte) interfaces. Unlike conventional methods, synchrotron-based techniques provide element-specific, spatially resolved insights into electronic states and dynamic transformations under...
Inducing defects in metal oxide materials via doping with transition metal ions is a well-established strategy to enhance the electrochemical performance of supercapacitors. In this study, we synthesized manganese (Mn)-doped zinc oxide (ZnO) and evaluated its potential as an electrode material for supercapacitor applications. A comprehensive analysis of the defect environment in both undoped...
Alkali metal (Li/Na) batteries are strong candidates for next-generation high-capacity energy storage due to their high theoretical specific capacities (Li: 3860 mAh g⁻¹; Na: 1166 mAh g⁻¹) and low reduction potentials. However, uncontrolled dendrite propagation during cycling remains a key barrier to commercialization. The solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) — a 10-100 nm layer formed from...
Thermoelectrics are poised to become the next generation of sustainable energy materials. However, concerns with rigidity, toxicity and cost associated with traditional materials render many thermoelectrics unsuitable for integration in many applications. Novel thermoelectric materials may resolve these challenges through their intrinsic flexibility, moderate synthetic conditions and low...
The Danish Technological Institute (DTI) provides cutting-edge solutions to industrial challenges; the Big Science center is focused on the use of large-scale research infrastructures, such as synchrotrons and neutron facilities, to answer the needs of industry. We frequently act as the bridge between academia and industry within research and development projects, at both the national and...
Electrochemically mediated amine regeneration (EMAR) is a promising approach for the regeneration of amine-based solvents that are typically used for CO$_2$ capture in the carbon capture and storage (CCS) system. By operating at lower temperatures, EMAR reduces energy consumption and solvent degradation, which are critical challenges of conventional CCS methods with amine-based solvents. In...
Quantum dot (QD)-plasmonic hybrid nanostructures represent a promising class of materials that enable tailoring of optical and electronic properties at the nanoscale. The excitation of localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) in metallic nanoparticles (NPs) can significantly influence the optical response of QDs through plasmon-exciton coupling, leading to enhanced absorption, emission, or...
Advanced alkaline water electrolysis is considered one of the most promising technologies for enabling the large-scale production of green hydrogen powered by renewable energy sources. Despite the increasing complexity of assembling industrial-scale electrolyzer plants, the fundamental working principle remains consistent—two half-cells consisting of anode and cathode sites, where the oxygen...
