Our mission is to tackle global environmental challenges through cutting-edge research and technological innovation that support a sustainable, low-carbon future.
Our research focuses on advanced material design and next-generation system developments for clean energy devices and applications.
Our research areas
CCET is involved in research across areas including:
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Rechargeable lithium ion batteries
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Lithium-air (oxygen) batteries
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Sodium-ion/sodium-metal batteries
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Lithium-sulfur batteries
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Two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials
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Electrochemical and photochemical catalysts
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Hydrogen production and storage.
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Our researchers have pioneered breakthroughs in high-performance energy systems including novel electrocatalysts and batteries.
View the fellowships and scholarships currently offered through CCET.
Teaching information for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Our researchers are experts in energy harvesting, storage, and conversion.
UTS researchers among world’s most influential scientists
Guoxiu Wang is among the UTS researchers included on the 2024 Highly Cited Researchers list from Clarivate, celebrating researchers whose work ranks in the top 1% of citations in their field.
16 June 2025
Scientists from the National Graphene Institute at The University of Manchester and the University of Technology Sydney have developed a new way to improve the lifespan of zinc-ion batteries, offering a safer and more sustainable option for energy storage.
22 May 2025
Battery and energy storage pioneer Distinguished Professor Guoxiu Wang has been elected a fellow of the Australian Academy of Science.
16 June 2025
Scientists from the National Graphene Institute at The University of Manchester and the University of Technology Sydney have developed a new way to improve the lifespan of zinc-ion batteries, offering a safer and more sustainable option for energy storage.
22 May 2025
Battery and energy storage pioneer Distinguished Professor Guoxiu Wang has been elected a fellow of the Australian Academy of Science.
10th International Conference on Sodium Batteries (ICNaB) 2025
ICNaB serves as a key platform for leading academics, emerging researchers, and industry pioneers to share insights, present cutting-edge research, and establish meaningful collaborations in the field of sodium battery technology.