Emerging Technologies for Low-Carbon Hydrogen Production

A material produced with abundant elements and a technique widely used in industry can optimize a promising technology for hydrogen generation using renewable electricity: the anion exchange membrane electrolyzer. The material is a thin film that, when used as a coating for the electrolyzer’s anode, makes the hydrogen generation process more efficient and stable. The research involved the collaboration of scientific teams from Brazil and Germany, under the coordination of CINE researcher Lucia Mascaro. “The advances achieved in this work help to make the technology more reliable, efficient, and economically attractive for future applications,” says the scientist. Learn more.

Closing of the second cycle of CINE – Itaú workshops

A workshop organized by the CINE staff discussed the prospects in Brazil for the use of batteries for energy storage in the electrical grid, as well as the markets for electrified vehicles and wind energy. The event, which took place at UNICAMP at the end of January, included the participation of Itaú’s Sustainability and ESG team. This was the last workshop of the second cycle of events held within the CINE – Itaú agreement. “I think the main result of this partnership, which is entering its third year, is an increasingly strong connection between the university and the private sector so that we can all better understand what is happening in new technologies in the area of ​​renewable energies,” says Ana Flávia Nogueira, director of CINE. Learn more.

Member on the FAPESP Board of Trustees

On February 5th, Professor Lucia Mascaro (UFSCar), a researcher at CINE, began her term on the FAPESP Board of Trustees, the highest deliberative body of one of the country’s main research funding agencies. The scientist was appointed to the position by the Governor of São Paulo state, who chose her from a shortlist of three candidates, compiled with the participation of 385 voters from 25 higher education and research institutions. “I bring to the Board the experience gained in initiatives like CINE, where quality science, responsible innovation, and international cooperation go hand in hand,”#34; says Lucia. Learn more.

Reflections on the Energy Transition

Professor Ernesto Chaves Pereira de Souza (UFSCar) is the author of the chapter “Transição Energética” in the book “Diálogos Avançados 1 – As Ciências Diante do Antropoceno,” published by USP and UFSCar. In the text, the CINE researcher addresses the various aspects involved in the process of progressively replacing traditional energy sources with renewable sources. Using language accessible to all types of audiences, the scientist presents the technologies available for this transition to occur. Furthermore, he analyzes the fundamental role of public policies and population habits in the process. Released in December 2005 in electronic format, the book is available for download free of charge. Access the book.

Meeting with Shell Leaders

CINE headquarters, located at UNICAMP, hosted the visit of directors and managers from Shell’s global and Brazilian teams. During the meeting, which took place on January 20th, the main results of CINE’s four divisions in applied research, technological development, and innovation were presented and discussed. Representing CINE were the Director, some principal and co-principal investigators, as well as members of the staff. From Shell, the meeting was attended by Selda Gunsel (Executive VP Technology), Alexander Boekhorst (VP Engineering Technology), Olivier E. Wambersie (General Manager of Technology and Innovation at Shell Brazil), Ashley Zummo (Global Technology Transformation Manager), Alexandre Breda (Manager of Low Carbon Technology and Energy Transition at Shell Brazil), Manoela Lopes (Director of Exploration in Brazil), and Leonardo Carvalho (Wells Engineering Program Manager).

Doctoral candidate Érick Alves Santos (UNICAMP) participated in the 16th International Conference on Advanced Lithium Batteries for Automotive Applications (ABAA-16), one of the world’s most important events in the field. Held in Padua, Italy, from November 3rd to 5th, 2025, the conference brought together representatives from the automotive industry, battery manufacturers, policymakers, and researchers from universities from several countries. At the event, Érick presented a poster with results from his work on lithium-sulfur batteries, developed within the CINE Advanced Energy Storage division, with experiments conducted during his research internship at SLAC – Stanford Battery Center (USA).

In our media clipping, check out the coverage of CINE’s research on perovskite solar modules for indoor environments and other news involving CINE members.

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