Dunwei Wang Research Group

Boston College

Turning sunlight into fuel requires materials that do more than absorb light. Wang’s group designs and synthesizes materials that also collect electrical charges efficiently and match the energy requirements of chemical reactions. Its research includes splitting water, using light to transform carbon dioxide, and developing materials for rechargeable batteries. By combining components and studying the interfaces between them, the group investigates how material structure controls energy conversion. The work connects fundamental materials chemistry with the challenge of storing renewable energy in useful chemical forms.