Welcome to the Geaney Research Group @ UL

The group is working to develop new materials for energy storage applications. The research is focused on Li-ion & beyond Li-ion batteries, with specific focus on materials characterization & design.

Diagram showing steps in film formation on a metal surface, including lithium metal plating, nucleation, and growth process, with atomic and molecular representations.

Featured Recent Publications

Silicon/Graphite Composite Host for Tuned Lithiophilicity in Li Metal Anodes

J. Mater Chem A, 2025, 12,22583-22592

Symmetric Vs Asymmetric Imide Anion Decomposition Pathways And Their Influence On Solid Electrolyte Interphase Stability For Si Anodes

Angew. Chem. Int Edn.. 2025, Early Access

Synergistic Li-Na co-alloying for high-capacity, long-life, dual-alkali ion batteries

Nano Energy, 2025, 145, 111443

Diagram of silicon nanowire technology illustrating perspectives beyond LIBs, model system, and practical Li-ion anode applications with icons of wind turbines, cars, and electronics.

Si nanowires: From model system to practical Li-ion anode material and beyond

ACS Energy Letters, 2024, 9 (4), 1548-1561

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Recent Group News

  • Visit of Minister Lawless to AMPEiRE lab, with Associate Professor Hugh Geaney and Bernal Director Professor Sarah Hudson

    Minister Lawless Visit

    May 2025- Visit of Minister Lawless to AMPEiRE Research Centre

  • Maryam's Paper Accepted in JMCA

    June-2025- Si/Gr hosts for Li metal battery anodes

    Link to Paper
  • TOC entry for Nano Energy Paper

    Syed's Paper Published in Nano Energy

    Sept 2025- Dual Na-Li Alloying/Dealloying Demonstrated in Ge for the First Time!

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  • Attending STS forum in Kyoto

    October 2025- Hugh selected as Young Leader to attend annual forum on science and technology

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  • Royal Society of Chemistry recognition for outstanding peer reviewers of 2024, featuring a dark background with colorful bubbles.

    Energy & Environmental Science 2024

    April 2025- Hugh Selected as Outstanding Reviewer for E&ES 2024

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  • AMPEIRE infographic with seven segments, each numbered 01 to 07, representing different concepts like battery power, communication, energy, ideas, recycling, and data analysis.

    AMPEiRE Launch

    April 2025- AMPEiRE Research Centre Kick-off

    AMPeire Centre
  • SiGNE project consortium during meeting in Innsbruck

    SiGNE Project Meeting

    April 2025- SiGNE project meeting in Innsbruck

    Meeting Details
  • Hugh giving a presentation at the University of Limerick, standing at a podium with microphone, gesturing with his right hand.

    UL RW 2025

    May 2025- AMPEiRE Research Week Event

    Event Video
  • Syed's Paper Features in National News

    Syed's Paper Features in National News

    Oct 2025- National Coverage of Dual-ion Battery Research

    Link to Article
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