The three-year project is designed to improve monitoring contamination in Lake Okeechobee, Florida’s largest freshwater reservoir. The research focuses on how sunlight transforms common pollutants like pesticides and pharmaceuticals into potentially more toxic byproducts. Using innovative sampling and chemical analysis techniques, the team aims to track these changes in real-time, filling a critical gap in current monitoring methods. This work will enhance understanding of contaminant behavior, protecting both ecosystem and human health.

3D-SLISE is a quasi-solid electrolyte developed at Institute of Science Tokyo, which enables safe, fast-charging/discharging of 2.35 V lithium-ion batteries to be fabricated under ambient conditions. With energy-efficient manufacturing using raw materials free from flammable organic solvents, the technique eliminates the need for dry rooms or high-temperature processing. Moreover, it also allows direct recovery of active materials through water dispersal—ensuring a sustainable, recyclable approach to battery production.