Circular Approaches To Utilise and Retain Energy
As we move towards lower carbon forms of energy generation and transport, the energy capture sector faces massive challenges in upscaling production, accessing resources, limiting the environmental impact of manufacturing and recovering and reusing materials.
CAPTURE is a new Centre of Excellence within Swansea University for building knowledge and skills in the emerging UK Energy Storage sector; encompassing materials, manufacturing processes and energy management.
Our Vision
CAPTURE is a Centre of Expertise at Swansea University established in 2020 to address critical challenges in the energy transition through the design, manufacture, and integration of advanced energy materials. Our research spans energy storage, fuel cells and electrocatalytic systems, underpinned by sustainable design and circular economy principles.
Strategically aligned with the UK’s net-zero ambitions, CAPTURE brings together interdisciplinary expertise to accelerate innovation in low-cost, low-impact materials, scalable manufacturing technologies, and life cycle-informed system design. We work closely with industrial partners to translate research into application, enhancing economic and environmental resilience.
Our research culture fosters inclusivity, mentorship, and professional development. CAPTURE supports a diverse community of researchers across all career stages, embedding coaching, collaboration, and knowledge exchange as core practices. Engagement with industry, visiting researchers, and international collaborators ensures wide-reaching impact and global relevance.
Through its commitment to people, culture, and excellence, CAPTURE exemplifies the values underpinning REF2029 and strengthens Swansea University’s reputation as a hub for sustainable innovation in energy materials.
