Posts published in June, 2026

Genni refines understanding of Rh deactivation on alumina

In a new publication led by Genni, Genni uses ALD techniques to more clearly elucidate the Rh/Al2O3 deactivation pathway. Check out his publication here: https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.chemmater.6c00505

Jinwon named Northwestern Sustainability and Energy Fellow

Jinwon, our recently graduated Ph.D., has been awarded Northwestern University’s Sustainability and Energy Fellowship to support his independent postdoctoral work. Congratulations Jinwon and we look forward to learning about your postdoctoral research soon! https://trienens-institute.northwestern.edu/news-events/news/2026/northwestern-welcomes-the-2026-sustainability-and-energy-fellows.html

Jinwon wins IPMI Bright Futures Student Award for his PhD work here

Jinwon, our recently graduated Ph.D., has just won the IPMI Bright Futures Student Award for his Ph.D. work here. Congratulations Jinwon!  

Alex show how cycling mode affects proton intercalation in MnO2 for electrochemical CO2 capture

Check out Alex’s work in Advanced Energy Materials, where he reported how the cycling protocol can have a significant impact on aqueous H+ intercalation for electrochemical CO2 capture and release! https://advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/aenm.71160