141 - Collaborators: Renewable energy storage with Bichlien Nguyen and David Kwabi

The Collaborators podcast series by Microsoft Research delves into the collaboration and teamwork that goes into powering research ideas into profitable outcomes. In episode 141, Dr. Bichlien Nguyen, a Principal Researcher at Microsoft, and Dr. David Kwabi, an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan, discuss the convergence of their respective research interests and their collaborative work in developing renewable energy storage systems.

The duo specifically delve into the topic of flow batteries and how machine learning can aid in identifying chemical compounds with the ideal properties necessary to store water power and other forms of renewable energy. They also touch on how these newly discovered compounds may help promote carbon capture.

For those interested in such topics, the episode also introduces several relevant initiatives, including the Microsoft Climate Research Initiative, Project Zerix, Project Carbonix, and the Kwabi Lab at the University of Michigan.

The episode is available to listen to on Spotify.