In an article recently published in the journal ACS Applied Energy Materials, researchers discussed the development of high-performance silicon anodes in lithium (Li)-ion batteries with chitosan-grafted-gallic acid as a nature-inspired multifunctional binder.
By Surbhi Jain
16 Mar 2022
Prof. Matsuda research group at Department of Electrical and Electronic Information Engineering, Toyohashi University of Technology, revealed that an indentation test can effectively evaluate the mechanical properties of a sulfide solid electrolyte for all-solid-state lithium-ion secondary batteries.
Organic radicals are crucial intermediates generated during the redox processes of organic electrode materials.
In an article recently published in the open-access journal Nanomaterials, the authors reviewed the fabrication and applications of various graphene and polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) composite-based compact wearable devices to detect the physiological state of the human body by sensing electrochemical and strain signals.
By Bismay Prakash Rout
16 Mar 2022
Imaris, an Oxford Instruments brand, has released Imaris 9.9, the latest version of its market-leading microscopy image analysis software.
In an article recently published in the journal ACS Applied Polymer Materials, researchers discussed the utility of simulated polypropylene and maleated polypropylene recycling for highly filled wood plastic composite (WPC) fabrication.
By Surbhi Jain
16 Mar 2022
An imaginative approach to polymer surface coating has produced a sustainable way to remove mercury from water – while providing a wide range of protection including for preventing metal corrosion and solvent damage of plastic PVC pipes.
A honeybee’s tongue, which is densely covered in hairs, is used to lap up nectar and other liquids. Scientists recently reported that those hairs are water repellent.
Mechanical actuators are devices that generate and transfer energy into the machines and systems that are used every day. In spite of a century of research, actuators are still unable to match the dexterity, power density, and efficiency of biological muscles.
In a review recently published in the open-access journal Energies, researchers discussed the recent advances in the development of metal-organic framework (MOF)-derived adsorbents and their utility for the removal of dye from the aquatic environment.
By Surbhi Jain
15 Mar 2022
As a result of lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries’ huge energy capacity, it provides great potential for use in energy storage systems.
In an article recently published in the journal Carbon, researchers discussed the development of a flexible current collector made from waste cotton cloth with improved electrical characteristics as well as its application for high-performance lithium (Li)–sulfur batteries.
By Surbhi Jain
15 Mar 2022
In an article recently published in the open-access journal Nanomaterials, researchers discussed the potential of few-layered graphene additives in effectively tuning the performance of conductive silicon compounds.
By Surbhi Jain
15 Mar 2022
A recent study published online in ACS Polymers at the end of last year has investigated the effects of solvent properties on the elasticity of electrospun polymers. The research has implications for the design of materials for use in fields such as wearable electronics and medical research.
By Reginald Davey
15 Mar 2022
A recent paper has been published investigating the use of cobalt and lanthanum leaching from waste materials to develop effective recycling strategies for solid oxide cells.
By Reginald Davey
15 Mar 2022