Matteo Bevione “Harnessing Waste Heat and Light with ThermoElectrochemical Cells”
Matteo Bevione’s PhD public defense, titled “Harnessing Waste Heat and Light with ThermoElectrochemical Cells,” took place on February 9, 2026.
During the defense at EPFL, he presented his doctoral research focused on harnessing low-temperature waste heat – an energy resource that remains largely untapped in industrial processes.
His work introduced a new approach based on flexible, low-cost thermoelectrochemical systems made from abundant materials, capable of directly converting heat into electricity.
The discussion highlighted how this technology could overcome the limitations of existing solutions and pave the way for scalable applications in energy harvesting and energy efficiency, with clear potential for industrial transfer and meaningful impact on the environment and everyday life.
