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Jean Claude LEPRETRE is a University Professor at Université Grenoble Alpes, based in the Chemistry Department of the Grenoble Institute of Technology (IUT). He serves as a key researcher at LEPMI (Laboratory of Electrochemistry and Physical Chemistry of Materials and Interfaces), where he held leadership roles as Deputy Director (2011-2015) and Director (2015-2020).
His research focuses on advanced electrochemical systems with critical applications in energy storage and materials science. Key areas include:
- Organic Battery Materials: Development of phenothiazines, nitroxides, and quinoid polymers as sustainable electrode alternatives for lithium/sodium batteries
- Lithium-Sulfur Systems: Mechanistic studies to control redox shuttle processes through spectroscopic analysis
- Magnesium Batteries: Improving reversibility using π-rich molecules and borohydride-phenolate systems
- Recycling Technologies: Selective extraction of cathode materials using ligand-functionalized polymers and deep eutectic solvents
- Corrosion Engineering: Biocompatible alloys for surgical implants (with USFCar) and cathodic protection for marine applications (with DGA)
Professor LEPRETRE actively contributes to national research networks including RS2E and labex CEMAM, where his work on photo-assisted battery charging demonstrated potential gains approaching 1V. His industrial collaborations span aluminum anodization projects and naval material protection systems, emphasizing practical implementation of electrochemical innovations.
He leads multiple research initiatives at LEPMI, directing fundamental studies on electron transfer kinetics while advancing applied solutions for sustainable energy storage and material durability challenges.
