At a critical juncture for Catalonia’s logistics and energy future, a significant agreement was signed this morning at the CZF offices in Barcelona between the Fundació Institut de Recerca en Energia de Catalunya (IREC) and…
IREC is celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science today, February 7th, ahead of the official date on February 11th (Sunday). This marks the sixth year in a row that IREC has…
The Catalonia Institute for Energy Research (IREC) is participating in the European Researchers’ Night, scheduled for Friday, 29th September 2023. This prestigious event, endorsed by the European Commission since 2005, aims to publicly laud researchers…
IREC is glad to announce the participation of its growing and enthusiastic running team in the Cursa de La Mercè 2023. This event, set to unfold in the Barcelona on Sunday, the 17th of September,…
The Institute for Energy Research (IREC) and the Consell Català de l’Esport (Catalan Sports Council) of the Generalitat de Catalunya have been working in close collaboration to enhance the indoor environmental comfort of sports facilities…
The researchers from the Functional Nanomaterials group at the Catalonia Institute for Energy Research (IREC) have shed light on the intricate workings of spinel catalysts, particularly their role in polysulfide conversion within sodium-sulphur batteries. This…
The ChemElectroChem Journal has published a front cover to highlight new concepts about “Flexible and Binder-Free Iron Phosphide Electrodes Using a Three-Dimensional Support for High Hydrogen Productivity”, showcasing recent advancements in sustainable energy solutions recently…
In an interesting development in the realm of energy research, scientists from the Catalonia Institute for Energy Research (IREC) have achieved a significant breakthrough in the optimisation of direct urea fuel cells. This innovative research,…
In a significant stride for energy storage, the Catalonia Institute for Energy Research (IREC) has made substantial advancements in the development of sodium-sulphur batteries. This pioneering work, led by ICREA Prof. Andreu Cabot from the…
The Functional Nanomaterials group at the Catalonia Institute for Energy Research (IREC) has made a significant contribution to the advancement of robust lithium-sulphur batteries. This breakthrough could revolutionise energy storage and usage, opening new possibilities…