The talk was titled ‘Les bateries: de l'empirisme a la racionalitat passant per l'impacte tecnològic’ and explored the fascinating evolution of batteries, from their early empirical discoveries to the rational design of modern energy storage technologies. Palacín, a leading expert in battery research, highlighted key historical milestones, scientific breakthroughs, and the future of sustainable energy storage solutions.
Video of the RACAB inauguration lecture by M. Rosa Palacín | RACAB
Palacin’s career has been devoted in devoted to solid state chemistry and electrochemistry applied to batteries andcovering different technologies from commercial concepts to new chemistries, with a focus on developing fertile cooperation scenarios between basic oriented research and industry.
She co-directed the ALISTORE-ERI and was elected to the Governing Board of Batteries Europe ETIP in 2019. In 2021 she was appointed as Fellow of the Electrochemical Society and received the Research Award from the International Battery Association. She has also been awarded the Spanish-French Miguel Catalán - Paul Sabatier prize by the French Chemical Society, delivered in June 2023.
M. Rosa Palacín and the audience at the RACAB event
M. Rosa Palacín’s inauguration lecture at the Royal Academy of Sciences and Arts of Barcelona (RACAB) also marked her official induction as a new member of the Academy. It was a truly special and emotional event, as she was surrounded by family, friends, and colleagues who gathered to celebrate this important milestone in her career.
M. Rosa Palacín at the RACAB event
We are incredibly proud to have such an outstanding researcher at ICMAB—a leading scientist in battery research, deeply committed to advancing science and sustainability. Her dedication to bridging fundamental research and real-world applications continues to inspire the scientific community.
M. Rosa Palacín receiving the RACAB medal
We also want to thank ICMAB researcher and RACAB member Enric Canadell and the whole RACAB for proposing M. Rosa Palacín as a member and for recognizing her outstanding contributions to science. Their support highlights the importance of fostering excellence in research and innovation.
More information:
ICMAB - Dr. M. Rosa Palacín, new Elected Academic of RACAB
ICMAB - Inaugural Lecture by Dr. M. Rosa Palacín at the RACAB "The evolution of batteries"
