Sustainable Energy Storage Materials
Discover the latest advancements in sustainable energy storage materials with The House Group.
ABOUT US
The House Group develops next-generation energy storage materials to accelerate the transition to Net Zero, with a focus on sustainable battery technologies.
Our research addresses the need for efficient, low-cost, and sustainable energy storage to support the transition away from fossil fuels. Based in Oxford’s Centre for Energy Materials Research, we combine advanced synthesis, electrochemical testing, and characterisation to design materials for cleaner energy systems.
Our Research
We focus on materials for next-generation Li-ion batteries and emerging Li-free systems such as Na-, K-, Mg-, and Ca-ion. Central to our work is the development of new cathodes that deliver higher energy densities through innovative compositions, novel structures, and multi-electron redox processes. By integrating synthesis, structural design, and characterisation, we aim to unlock new performance limits in sustainable battery technologies - paving the way for a cleaner, more sustainable energy landscape.
Our Approach
Our laboratories are equipped for comprehensive battery research, including cell fabrication, electrochemical testing, and materials characterisation - all under inert atmosphere. We maintain close links with the Faraday Institution and the Henry Royce Institute, and we make extensive use of national and international synchrotron and neutron facilities to conduct in situ and operando experiments. This integrated, multi-scale approach allows us to connect atomic-level mechanisms with battery performance.
VISION
A Commitment to Sustainable Energy Solutions
Through collaboration, innovation, and fundamental insight, the House Group aims to accelerate the development of practical energy materials that power a sustainable future.