The Center for Alkaline-based Energy Solutions

CABES Director Honored by DoE

The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science has honored Héctor D. Abruña, Ph.D. as the 2024 Enrico Fermi Presidential Award Laureate.

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CABES Researcher Receives Award

Ray Schaak has been awarded the 2025 F. Albert Cotton Award in Synthetic Inorganic Chemistry from the American Chemical Society (ACS).

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Advancements, Challenges, and Innovations

CABES is advancing the scientific understanding of electrochemical energy conversion in alkaline media at the fundamental level.

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The Energy Crisis, Episode VI: Return of the Fuel Cells

Our work has the potential to drive the shift towards a renewable hydrogen energy economy.

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Consider
advanced materials are improving our energy systems.

Our Vision

Problem
pathways to direct energy conversion exist, but better materials are needed.

Our Research

Synergy
unprecedented collaboration and resources help us to drive forward the science of electrocatalysis for broader use.

The Team

Impacts
science will help change how we use energy. electrical energy storage can transform the grid. training the next generation of energy scientists.

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Partners
major research universities, national laboratories, and corporations all contribute to CABES.

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