Alessandro Abbotto and Ottavia Bettucci, in collaboration with Giorgia Salerno, Chiara Liliana Boldrini and Norberto Manfredi from the Department of Materials Science at University of Milano-Bicocca, and Vito Capriati from the University of Bari Aldo Moro, have authored an article in Communications Chemistry (Nature Portfolio, 2025) reporting a record efficiency for dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) based on fully sustainable solvents,

Anion exchange membrane (AEM) technologies are emerging as a promising route for advancing the hydrogen economy by enabling the use of non-precious materials and reducing environmental impact. Unlike proton exchange membrane (PEM) systems, which rely on scarce platinum group metals (PGMs) and PFAS-based membranes, alkaline systems permit the use of sustainable, PFAS-free materials. This shift supports more resilient supply chains and lowers capital expenditures (CAPEX).

Lithium–sulfur (Li/S) batteries are one of the most promising alternatives to conventional lithium-ion batteries, as they offer a significantly higher theoretical energy density due to the high specific capacity of sulfur, along with advantages in terms of cost and abundance of raw materials.

Icephobic surfaces are of significant interest for the aeronautics, renewable energy, and refrigeration industries. These surfaces enhance the efficiency of such systems and ensure greater safety—one needs only to consider aircraft, which must operate reliably even under the most extreme weather conditions. Until now, the technology behind these surfaces has relied on coatings that can be fragile and prone to degradation over time.