This research investigates zinc batteries as a safer, cheaper alternative to lithium batteries. By studying the microscopic passive layer formed between zinc and electrolyte, it identifies mechanisms that improve performance and prevent failure. The work aims to enable more reliable, ethical, and fire-safe energy storage technologies through detailed materials analysis.

This research highlights the limitations of current food safety detection and introduces nanoparticle-based smart packaging. These nanosensors detect gases from spoilage and signal safety through colour changes. By replacing guesswork with real-time indicators, this approach could prevent foodborne illness, improve consumer confidence, and modernise food safety in an increasingly technological world.

This research uses a traffic analogy to explain gas transport challenges in carbon dioxide electrolysis devices. Despite identical porosity, microstructural connectivity determines performance under flooding conditions. Computational modelling reveals how pathway structure affects efficiency, guiding design improvements that enhance CO₂ conversion into fuels and chemicals, supporting scalable and cleaner energy technologies.

This research improves electric resistance welding by modelling heat transfer and weld formation physics. By identifying and controlling the weld point location, it replaces trial-and-error with predictive engineering rules. The work enables stronger, safer pipelines, supporting the adoption of advanced materials needed for reliable infrastructure in a clean energy future.

Microplastics and nanoplastics pose growing environmental and health concerns, yet their formation pathways remain unclear. This research compiles data from nearly 300 studies to model plastic degradation and identifies key roles of plastic type and weathering process. Lab experiments reveal mechanical wear can directly generate nanoplastics, improving risk assessment and mitigation strategies.

This research compares ionic polymers to dancers on a crowded floor. When molecular rotation and movement are restricted, viscosity rises and electrical conductivity drops. Using physics-based simulations, the study shows how molecular size and freedom of rotation control material performance, helping guide the design of safer, more efficient batteries.

This research advances artificial photosynthesis by developing a dual-function “two-way” material that combines electrical conductivity and CO₂ adsorption. By pairing this material with simple powder-based fabrication, the study achieves dramatically improved reaction speed and efficiency, enabling scalable, sustainable carbon-neutral energy systems.

Batteries charge slowly and degrade over time. This research develops advanced supercapacitors using novel 2D materials and water-based electrolytes. The resulting devices charge rapidly, store five times more energy than conventional supercapacitors, last over 50,000 cycles, and offer a fast, affordable alternative for electric vehicles and energy storage.