To split water molecules using energy from renewable sources is, to date, the best way to produce hydrogen with the lowest possible carbon emissions. In this process, two reactions occur simultaneously, generating, respectively, the evolution of oxygen and hydrogen. For water splitting to be efficient, good catalysts are needed, especially for the oxygen evolution reaction, which is much slower. However, the cost of these materials currently represents 20 to 30%…
Professor Ana Flávia Nogueira (Unicamp), Director and researcher at CINE, was appointed a member of the steering committee of the Energy Sector Fund (CT-Energ) as a representative of the scientific community. She was nominated by the Brazilian Society for the Advancement of Science, and her term runs until June 2027. Linked to the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation, CT-Energ funds research, development, and innovation projects in the field of…
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…
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…
