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CUNY Home The City University of New York Research Energy Storage Nuclear Oil & Gas Directory Prospective Students News Home Home Home The produces cutting-edge research and develops innovative sustainable energy technologies that have practical and economical applications. Led by the renowned chemical engineering professor Sanjoy Banerjee , the Institute offers world-class opportunities to top-notch students: the chance to work side-by-side with a multidisciplinary faculty from CUNY’s New York City campuses, and to be part of one of the nation’s most ambitious and innovative energy research organizations. News The City University of New York has been nominated for the EPA Green Chemistry Award January 16 2019 | 11:08 AM In 2014 the City University of New York Energy Institute and its project partners achieved revolutionary full re-chargeability of MnO 2 when utilized in environmentally friendly Zinc-Manganese Dioxide (Zn-MnO 2 ) alkaline batteries. CCNY hosts a conference on development of revolutionary zinc “super battery January 16 2019 | 11:08 AM Scientists met with leaders from the energy and tech sectors at the City University of New York for a first-of-its-kind conference on the development of a revolutionary, high-capacity zinc “super battery” that can store vast quantities of energy from renewable sources and power everything from city buses to buildings. researchers win National Science Foundation funding to investigate novel rechargeable aluminum-carbon batteries June 15 2018 | 3:32 PM A team of the researchers, Prof. Rob Messinger (PI) and Dr. Damon Turney (co-PI), won funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for a project entitled, "Molecular Understanding of Ion Intercalation Processes in Rechargeable Aluminum-Carbon Batteries." CUNY Battery Breakthrough Published in Nature Communications March 8 2017 | 11:36 AM A low-cost, nonflammable battery with a high energy density and the capability of thousands of more recycling cycles than any comparable battery to come out of a laboratory has been developed by researchers at The City University of New York’s Energy Institute. Metacapacitors in MIT Technology Review March 15 2013 | 12:26 PM In today’s electrified economy, power conversion—converting electricity between different levels of voltage and current— is the vital link between sources of electric power and the loads they serve. The market for electric power converters is large and growing, with the LED power supply market alone projected to reach $10Bn by 2016. Novel Battery Technology Scaled to 36 kWh Demonstration at CCNY May 7 2012 | 11:48 AM The , which has been developing innovative low-cost batteries that are safe, non-toxic, and reliable with fast discharge rates and high energy densities, announced that it has built an operating prototype zinc anode battery system. The Institute said large-scale commercialization of the battery would start later this year. Batteries Power Off-Grid Booth March 2 2012 | 11:57 AM The has been a leader in developing innovative low-cost batteries for grid-scale applications. Our batteries are safe, non-toxic, and reliable with fast discharge rates and high energy densities. Watch director Sanjoy Banerjee in this video for more information! Metacapacitors For LED Lighting and Electric Power Conversion November 30 2011 | 5:35 PM In today’s increasingly electrified economy, power conversion--converting electricity between different levels of voltage and current--forms the vital link between sources of electric power and the loads they serve. Nuclear Engineering Grows with Energy Dept. Support November 15 2011 | 4:02 PM The was awarded two prestigious grants from the Department of Energy's Nuclear Energy University Programs (NEUP). Energy Storage Update November 15 2011 | 3:41 PM The grid-scale energy storage solutions being developed at the are safe, non-flammable, and low-cost with a long cycle life. Research World-Class Scientists and Teachers Each faculty member brings a special focus to the Energy Institute’s shared goal of developing better energy technologies. Race for the Super Battery How the Energy Institute is helping lead the charge in a global drive to develop very big batteries in small packages. Prospective Students Got questions? Get answers from Joshua Gallaway, a member of our research team who’s a doctor of chemical engineering and a master of information. Quicklinks CUNY Research Foundation CUNY Research News Decade of Science Blog Prospective Students Forum Research at CUNY Serving Science (The CUNY Science Café) Copyright 2020 Privacy Security Accessibility Terms of Use CUNY Alert...