Conductive Nernst Equation Advances Energy & Biomedical Tech
What is a Conductive Nernst Equation, and How Will It Transform Technology? - A 133-Year Electrochemical Conundrum
Tags: Singapore University of Technology and Design, Singapore, Energy & Environment, Healthcare & Lifesciences
SUTD researchers have developed a conductive Nernst Equation to model charge transport at electrode-electrolyte interfaces under current flow, overcoming the limitations of the traditional Nernst Equation. This breakthrough allows accurate predictions of charge transport, electrode chemistry, and resistance in applications like superconducting batteries and implant degradation rates. Applications extend to energy, environmental, and biomedical technologies, enabling design control of high-performance electrolytes and interfacial superconducting transitions. The conductive Nernst Equation offers a new foundation for electrochemical devices, advancing interface science and complex conducting technology. This innovation could reshape the design of energy storage systems and biocompatible devices.
IP Type or Form Factor: Software & Algorithm
TRL: 2 - technology concept and/or application formulated
Industry or Tech Area: Battery Storage & Portable Power; Medical Devices