A paper demonstrating that an enthalpy–entropy compensation relationship holds in thermocells has been published in JACS.

This is a collaborative study with Professor Ando of the Faculty of Science at Yamagata University and Professor Matsumoto of the Graduate School of Energy Science at Kyoto University.

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Click here for the press release from the University of Tokyo

The strength of hydrogen bonds formed between an alcohol and a quinone molecule is correlated with the disorder induced by this bonding in thermocells.

Our peper on Electrochemical Peltier (ECP) cooling is published in Small Methods as Editor’s Choice

Electrochemical Peltier Cooling: Device Design, Measurement Techniques, and Molecular Optimization
Yusuke Wakayama, Hongyao Zhou, Ryuto Iwata, Mizuha Ujita, Teppei Yamada
Small Methods, e01604, 2025

Electrochemical Peltier (ECP) cooling uses the entropy change to transfer heat. In comparison to air conditioners, which cool down the entire space, the ECP cooling cools down only the part where the electricity is applied and is useful for localized cooling. In addition, the ECP cooling can tranfer heat efficiently by flowing the electrolyte while applying the electric current.

Zasshikai Seminar

We had the honor of inviting Associate Professor Tejwant Singh Kang from Guru Nanak Dev University, who gave a lecture titled “Ionic liquid-assisted sustainable preparation of photo-catalytically active nanomaterials and their composites with 2D materials” (Zasshikai Seminar 1976th).


Mr. Wakayama, Assistant Professor Zhou, Mr. Matoba, and their colleagues’ paper has been accepted for publication in Advanced Energy Materials.

Universal measurement protocol and cell designs for liquid-based active cooling by the electrochemical Peltier effect
Y. Wakayama, H. Zhou, F. Matoba, T. Yamada, Adv. Energy Mater., 2405181, 2025.

https://doi.org/10.1002/aenm.202405181
Here is the press release from the University of Tokyo’s Faculty of Science.

Ujita-san’s art work was selected as inside front cover!