Betar Associate Gallant

Betar Associate Gallant is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Her research focuses on Li and Ca anodes and their solid electrolyte interphases (SEI), electrolyte design for beyond Li-ion batteries, thermodynamics and thermochemistry of cation coordination in nonaqueous electrolytes, design of new chemistries for high-energy Li primary batteries, integration of CO2 capture with electrochemical conversion, and CO2 separation - advanced processes, materials, and applications. She is affiliated with the MIT-GE Vernova Energy and Climate Alliance and leads the Energy and Gas Conversion Laboratory.

Betar M. Gallant is a researcher at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, focusing on advanced battery technologies and CO2 conversion. Their work explores high-performance lithium batteries, including functionalized carbon-nanotube electrodes, Li–O2 batteries, and nanostructured carbon-based electrodes. Gallant investigates mechanisms of morphological evolution, chemical and thermal events in batteries, and the role of oxygen functional groups in enhancing battery performance. They also examine electrochemical carbon capture processes for CO2 mitigation, emphasizing sustainable energy solutions. Research highlights include improving Coulombic efficiency, understanding solid electrolyte interphases, and developing self-standing electrodes for lightweight, high-power batteries.