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Enriched, Scalable Method Increases the Capacity of Next-Generation Metal-Ion Battery Cathode Materials

Scientists at Skoltech Center for Energy Science and Technology have developed an enriched and scalable approach for increasing the capacity of a broad range of metal-ion battery cathode materials.

18 May 2021

Best Hydrogen-Natural Gas Blend for Energy-Efficient Formation of Clathrate Hydrates

In the ongoing pursuit to change into a more environmentally friendly society, hydrogen (H2) is hailed as the clean fuel of the future.

18 May 2021

New Ion-Selective Smart Porous Membrane Responds to Outer Stimuli

A research group has developed an ion-selective smart porous membrane that can respond to outer stimuli, potentially paving the way for new applications in molecular separation and sensing applications.

17 May 2021

Study Provides Key Insight into the Mechanism of Fast Crystal Growth

Materials in a glassy state are everywhere in our lives and have contributed to humanity for many years.

17 May 2021

New Semiconductor and Magnetic Materials may Play Key Role in Next-Generation Power Electronics

As electrification advancement accelerates and more renewables are integrated into the electric grid, improved power electronics systems are needed to convert AC or DC power into a usable form.

17 May 2021

New Smart Materials Could be Used in Targeted Drug Delivery, Energy Storage

Smart materials are a new revolution in the area of materials science and can acclimatize their properties based on their environmental changes.

13 May 2021

Stable, Lithium-Metal Solid-State Battery can be Charged, Discharged Many Times

Quick-charging and long-lasting batteries are crucial to expand the electric vehicle sector but despite this fact, the current generation of lithium-ion batteries does not meet this requirement because they are extremely costly, quite bulky, and take a considerable amount of time to charge.

13 May 2021

Biopolymers as Nature’s Tools for Wound Therapy

NUS researchers have discovered a method to fabricate a biologic interpenetrating network (IPN) hydrogel using applied rheology.

12 May 2021

Scientists Develop Cheaper, Non-Toxic Semiconductor Material with Photofunctional Applications

Narrow-gap semiconductors with the ability to use visible light have garnered significant interest thanks to their versatility.

10 May 2021

Skoltech Researchers Find a Way to Increase the Speed of Polymerization in Pultrusion

A research team from the Skoltech Center for Design, Manufacturing and Materials (CDMM) studied the effects of processing additives - aluminum hydroxide and zinc stearate - on the polymerization kinetics of thermosets used in pultrusion.

10 May 2021

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