Unlike conventional carbon electrodes that are made of additives, binders and powders, a new electrode from NAWA Technologies is made of billions of functionalized, vertically aligned carbon nanotubes, allowing for higher electric and ionic thermal conductivities.
In October 2020, international battery manufacturer Microvast showcased a new ultra-fast-charging energy cell called MpCO 17.5Ah capable of fully charging in 20 minutes.
EconCore and a team of student engineers from the University of Technology Eindhoven in the Netherlands have demonstrated that this waste can still be useful, applying recycled PET composites and other recycled materials to an innovative lightweight car production project.
A Manchester start-up company, Space Blue Limited, has used graphene to increase the performance of recycled tire rubber, reducing wastage from vehicle tires and contributing to positive environmental impacts.
Scientists believe that bioremediation using microbes is one of the most efficient, clean, and carbon-neutral solutions to extract oil from the ocean.
By Dr. Priyom Bose
21 Oct 2020
Researchers at St Petersburg University have developed a method to 3D print implants so that they can be easily customized to suit the requirements of paralyzed patients.
By Terry Ventre
21 Oct 2020
A novel fabrication method and liquid metal gallium could help form new 2D superconductor technology and boost transistors.
By Robert Lea
21 Oct 2020
During these unprecedented times, researchers are scrambling to find ways to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. One particularly promising solution is a new paint called Airlite, which has been shown to neutralize coronaviruses effectively.
After a year of design and development, Slovakia-based company InoBat Auto recently unveiled its Gen1 lithium battery, which is reportedly the first electric vehicle (EV) battery created with both artificial intelligence (AI) and high-throughput technology.
Microbial fuel cells (MFC) produce electricity from organic waste and reduce carbon footprint and environmental pollution. Many industries have adopted this technology for various applications such as wastewater treatment, bioenergy production, and biosensors.
By Dr. Priyom Bose
14 Oct 2020