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Hugh Geaney

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Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Sciences,University of Limerick. Research interests in energy storage materials and nanoscience https://www.geaneyresearchul.com Dad,LFC fanatic,fading cyclist,failed bassist, wannabe chef πŸšΈβš½πŸš΅β€β™€οΈπŸŽΈπŸ΄

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Sensational 🦜🦜🦜☘️☘️ #coybig

16.11.2025 16:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
 Dr Aamir Hameed, Department of Anatomy and Regenerative Medicine (awardee); Dr Ciara Murphy, Department of Anatomy and Regenerative Medicine (awardee); Minister Lawless; and Dr Jennifer Dowling, School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences (awardee)

Dr Aamir Hameed, Department of Anatomy and Regenerative Medicine (awardee); Dr Ciara Murphy, Department of Anatomy and Regenerative Medicine (awardee); Minister Lawless; and Dr Jennifer Dowling, School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences (awardee)

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless, TD, has today announced €34.5 million in funding to support 39 cutting-edge research projects under the Frontiers for the Future Programme. Read here: www.researchireland.ie/news/frontiers-for-the-future/

14.11.2025 08:19 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Must be the highest player jersey number total in quite a while

29.10.2025 19:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Stunning video and images. Can't wait to read it πŸ˜ƒ

27.10.2025 19:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
TOC showing performance boost for dual ion alloying anode with Na-Li compared to solely Na

TOC showing performance boost for dual ion alloying anode with Na-Li compared to solely Na

New paper from www.geaneyresearchul.com published in Nano Energy, led by Dr Syed Abdul Ahad on dual ion (NaπŸ§‚+LiπŸ§‚) co-alloying in Ge. A really interesting system and the first time that co-alloying has been shown in a full-cell!

#battchat

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10.09.2025 09:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Writing is thinking - Nature Reviews Bioengineering On the value of human-generated scientific writing in the age of large-language models.

So important for all researchers (aspiring and established) to consider. Outsourcing writing to LLMS is a fools errand.

www.nature.com/articles/s44...

21.07.2025 12:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Exciting Postdoc position available in the group working on metal anode batteries in the University of Limerick. Come work with us!

www.geaneyresearchul.com

#battchat

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08.07.2025 09:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@ulresearch.bsky.social

16.06.2025 10:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Schematic showing the lithiophilic influence of Si incorporation, to induce more homogenous Li deposition

Schematic showing the lithiophilic influence of Si incorporation, to induce more homogenous Li deposition

Congrats to Maryam for her 1st author publication in J. Mater. Chem. A,showing that Si/Gr anodes can be used for more that just Li-ion batteries! Tuning the Si content allows for controlled Li deposition in Li metal batteries, unlocking higher energy density.πŸ”‹βš‘ #battchat
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16.06.2025 10:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mechanistic Insights and Strategic Assembly of Tailored Novel Oxide‐Phosphide Heterostructure Nanocrystals Nanopopcorns: A facile, one-pot, self-regulated seed-mediated approach for the synthesis of heteronanocrystals has been developed. The mechanistic insights elucidated in this work offer a foundationa...

New Publication from our group in Wiley Small Structures on the coolest hetero-nanostructures 😊
Well done Niraj. Funded by @researchireland.ie and
@ambercentre.bsky.social
#OpenAccess
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04.06.2025 09:38 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I'm looking to identify two highly-motivated PhD students for a September 2025 start date on an exciting Research Ireland Funded Project 14Batt. Shares appreciated! #battchat
Apply here:
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19.05.2025 15:49 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Can't wait to present at the #ECSMontreal conference. πŸ”‹ First talk today at 5 pm in Room 516B.

18.05.2025 16:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Battery and Energy Materials for a Greener Future
YouTube video by UniversityofLimerick Battery and Energy Materials for a Greener Future

During UL research week 2025, the AMPEiRE research centre hosted an event 'Battery & Energy Materials for a Greener Future' showcasing the exciting research that is being carried out. Please check out the video!

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14.05.2025 13:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thrilled to be selected as an outstanding reviewer for Energy & Environmental Science 2024. Given the slide in peer reviewing standards and the encroachment of AI, it's more important than ever to ensure the quality of agenda setting journals like E&Es.πŸ”‹πŸ’‘#battchat
Full list is at shorturl.at/iJ6tF

23.04.2025 12:46 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Battery and energy materials for a greener future UL Research Week 2025

Moving to greener energy landscape is a key scientific challenge, focusing on clean production & sustainable storage

AMPEiRE Centre will showcase the latest developments at #ResearchWeekUL exploring mobile devices, EVs, grid storage and more

πŸ“…Thur, 1 May ⏰1-2.30pm πŸ“ERB 001 Register

15.04.2025 14:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Signe consortium at meeting in Innsbruck

Signe consortium at meeting in Innsbruck

View from the top!

View from the top!

SiGNE Horizon Europe project consortium meeting in Innsbruck. Beautiful backdrop to a productive meeting (followed by a trip to the top in a cable car πŸ˜€).πŸ₯¨πŸš πŸ»πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ή

02.04.2025 17:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Seems a very 'Jurgen' decision. 🀞🀞it pays off.

16.03.2025 15:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ligand-Assisted Colloidal Synthesis of Alkali Metal-Based Ternary Chalcogenide: Nanostructuring and Phase Control in Na–Cu–S System The development of sustainable and tunable materials is crucial for advancing modern technologies. We present a controlled synthesis of colloidal Na–Cu–S nanostructures. To overcome the reactivity difference between Na and Cu precursors toward chalcogens in a colloidal synthesis and to achieve metastable phase formation, we designed a single-source precursor for Cu and S. The decomposition of this precursor creates a Cu–S template into which Na ions diffuse to form metastable Na–Cu–S. By leveraging the reactivity of sulfur precursors, we synthesized Na3Cu4S4 (orthorhombic) and Na2Cu4S3 (monoclinic) nanocrystals with distinct properties. A mechanistic investigation reveals a predictive pathway previously unobserved in alkali-metal-based ternary chalcogenide systems. Further, computational DFT calculations demonstrate that Na3Cu4S4 exhibits metallic characteristics while Na2Cu4S3 is semiconducting, with an optimal band gap for photovoltaic applications. This research advances our understanding of ternary chalcogenide systems and establishes a framework for the rational design of complex nanomaterials.

Check out our latest article in Nano Letters on new alkali metal based chalcogenide Na-Cu-S (Synthesis via colloidal chemistry & insights into properties).
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12.03.2025 14:31 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Why let him take number 2? Seems a crazy decision

11.03.2025 22:41 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Crowd shot at anfield

Crowd shot at anfield

Ynwa mural

Ynwa mural

Lfc crest

Lfc crest

Rush mural

Rush mural

Incredible trip to Anfield😎 The view from the new Upper Annie Rd is fantastic #lfc

09.03.2025 09:21 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We've all been scarred by nuking it out with mega City sides. Today is big as it shows (again) that nothing like perfection is required. Saying that, beat City tomorrow and it makes Forest very daunting for Arsenal.

22.02.2025 19:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ˜” those luscious locks deserve respect🀣

23.11.2024 08:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Voronin?

23.11.2024 08:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Looks like they ran rings around the reviewers....

23.11.2024 08:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

If they migrate here, it means I can delete my X profile πŸ˜† the only thing keeping me there.

21.11.2024 17:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Sign me up! πŸ˜€

16.11.2024 07:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Some recent paper TOCs from the group. Check out some of our recent papers at geaneygroupul.ie
#battchat #energystorage

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15.11.2024 19:22 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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