Research

The Prieto Group is interested in developing new ways of synthesizing nanoscale solid state materials with useful and interesting properties, particularly for energy capture and storage.

Nanoparticle Synthesis Battery Materials Electrodeposition

Research Areas

Diagram of a sodium-ion battery cell showing anode, sodium metal cathode, and separator/electrolyte layers over an electron microscopy background

Batteries

Electrodeposition & Characterization of Anode Materials

Development and characterization of sodium-ion and 3D battery materials, including electrodeposited high-energy-density anode materials, operando studies of how these materials behave while cycling, coating and modification strategies, and high-performance electrolytes.

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Nanoparticle Synthesis

Novel synthesis & characterization

Synthesis and development of nanoparticles for photovoltaics, thermoelectrics, and battery electrodes, mapping and controlling reaction pathways to access a range of complex phases and morphologies.

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