Demonstrating that a material thought to be always chemically inert, hexagonal boron nitride (hBN), can be turned chemically active holds potential for a new class of catalysts with a wide range of applications, according to an international team of researchers.
Lithium-ion batteries, those marvels of lightweight power that have made possible today's age of handheld electronics and electric vehicles, have plunged in cost since their introduction three decades ago at a rate similar to the drop in solar panel prices, as documented by a study published last March.
The restricted reservoir of fossils fuels and the accelerating risks of climate change have motivated scientists to develop alternative technologies to synthesize eco-friendly fuels.
Traditionally, coatings have been applied to materials as a way to prevent corrosion and improve surface properties, and even offer long-term economic benefits by improving product durability. The use of cerium nitrate has been explored in the journal ACS Omega.
By David J. Cross
22 Nov 2021
A group of researchers from the USA have found a cost-effective and energy-efficient method to selectively recover cobalt and nickel from scraped Li-ion batteries using electrodeposition.
By Susha Cheriyedath
22 Nov 2021
Recently, researchers in the Journal of Energy Chemistry have presented their design for a functional separator which includes an ultra-thin layer of gold (Au) nanoparticles coating on a commercial polyolefin separator to control the lithium dendrite growth and stabilize the graphite anode.
By David J. Cross
22 Nov 2021
A team of researchers from China has found a new high-performance electrode for capacitors based on nickel hydroxide and cobalt carbide nanocomposites. This research has been published in the Journal of Alloys and Compounds.
By Susha Cheriyedath
22 Nov 2021
Innovative (Na0.5Bi0.5)0.65Sr0.35TiO3-based ceramics show improved energy storage properties, offering a lead-free alternative for dielectric capacitors.
By Susha Cheriyedath
22 Nov 2021
Tungsten is one of the materials with the most potential for fusion reactor plasma-facing materials (PFC). The thermomechanical response of materials in fusion devices to PFC is discussed in the Materials and Design Journal.
By Akhlaqul Karomah
22 Nov 2021
As the world moves toward net zero carbon emissions, there is a need for low-cost green technologies that possess enhanced properties to meet future energy demands. Significant research has been carried out into the use of advanced materials to overcome the issues with green technologies.
By Reginald Davey
22 Nov 2021
Investigating recycling methods for printed circuit boards, this review addresses resource recovery challenges and advancements in electronic waste management.
By Reginald Davey
22 Nov 2021
A paper published in Applied Nano Materials has presented research into developing sensors that can detect glucose from sweat using reduced graphene oxide (rGO).
By Reginald Davey
22 Nov 2021
The latest research in the Journal of Materials Research and Technology is focused on the evaluation of microstructural properties and toughness of industrial electric resistance welding (ERW) equipment.
By Ibtisam Abbasi
22 Nov 2021
Special ferroelectric features offer promise for microelectronics and energy applications.
Ammonia is the feedstock for nitrogen fertilizers and thus vital to the sustainable development of society.