Interfaces, the boundaries between two distinct phases of matter, are crucial in electrochemical processes because they control how ions and electrons move between different materials and phases.
As a 2025 Schmidt Science Fellow, Xintong will explore how ions and electrons behave at the interfaces between liquids and solids under the influence of an electric field, with the aim to improve clean energy technologies.
By studying these microscopic interfacial behaviors, Xintong will reveal fundamental principles that can be applied to unlock and improve larger-scale electrochemical processes. This deeper understanding will enable the development of new materials and devices that enhance interfacial control, leading to safer, more efficient, and sustainable energy storage solutions.
Xintong will pivot from Chemical Engineering to Interfacial physics