A study on catalysts for low-carbon hydrogen production, conducted within the context of CINE, received an award from the Royal Society of Chemistry at one of the largest international events in Theoretical and Computational Chemistry, WATOC, held in Oslo, Norway, from June 22 to 27 of this year. The work was one of 10 award-winning posters among approximately 600 presented at the conference. The research was conducted by three members…
Professor Lucia Helena Mascaro (UFSCar), a researcher at CINE, has just been elected vice-president of the International Society of Electrochemistry (ISE) for the period 2026-2028. Established 76 years ago, this scientific society currently has more than 3,000 members from approximately 70 countries across all continents. The CINE researcher’s main role within the ISE Executive Committee will be to lead the regional sections, coordinating and integrating them to strengthen ISE’s representation…
Researchers from Unicamp and CNPEM have innovatively addressed the problem of instability in perovskite solar cells, presenting a new strategy to optimize these devices. Metal halide perovskite films promise to be in the center of the next generation of solar cells with their excellent performance in converting sunlight into electricity. However, to fully exploit their potential, the stability of these materials in the face of heat and humidity still needs…
Approximately fifty research works conducted within CINE’s Computational Materials Design (CMD) division were presented on July 7th, 8th, 10th, and 11th in an online event, held in English. “This initiative is part of our strong commitment to developing highly qualified researchers at all levels, strengthening not only our science but also our ability to communicate it clearly and globally,” says Professor Juarez L. F. Da Silva (IQSC-USP), CMD Principal Investigator….
A curious child, Juarez L. F. Da Silva was scolded for disassembling appliances at his parents’ house in the interior of the Brazilian State of Goias. But it was this same desire to understand the world that led him to scientific research. In 1994, he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Physics from the Federal University of Goias (UFG). Afterward, seeking new challenges, he completed a master’s degree in São…
Members of CINE’s executive committee attended the Energy Summit, which brought together experts, entrepreneurs, and leaders from thirteen countries around the world to discuss the next steps in the energy transition. Held in Rio de Janeiro, the event attracted over ten thousand participants between June 24th and 26th. “This type of event is crucial for expanding dialogue and cooperation between academia, industry, and governments, accelerating the implementation of technological solutions…
Batteries, supercapacitors, and fuel cells entirely developed by CINE members in Unicamp laboratories captured the public’s attention on June 11th at the Campinas Innovation Week. The event, dedicated to innovation, technology, and business, was held in the city of Campinas (São Paulo State), with free admission, attracting approximately 20,000 people over four days. At the Unicamp booth, three young CINE researchers satisfied the curiosity of a diverse audience of professionals,…
At the second workshop of 2025, held on June 6th, CINE and Cubo Itaú brought four experts from academia, industry, and government to the Cubo building in São Paulo to share their extensive knowledge on some of the challenges and opportunities of the energy transition. The first presentation was given by Professor Paulo Artaxo (USP), one of the most influential Brazilian scientists in the world and an authority on environment,…
