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Viable Sodium Battery Technology Developed from Abundant, Cheap Materials

Washington State University (WSU) and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) researchers have created a sodium-ion battery that holds as much energy and works as well as some commercial lithium-ion battery chemistries, making for a potentially viable battery technology out of abundant and cheap materials.

2 Jun 2020

New Recycling Method can Provide Better, Cheaper Rechargeable Hydride Batteries

A new method for recycling old batteries can provide better performing and cheaper rechargeable hydride batteries (NiMH) as shown in a new study by researchers at Stockholm University.

2 Jun 2020

New Solid-State Thin-Film Battery for Miniature Devices and Sensors

Researchers of Peter the Great St.Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU) approached the creation of a solid-state thin-film battery for miniature devices and sensors.

2 Jun 2020

Nanoparticle-Dosed Refrigerants Enhance Power Reduction

Power consumption of a home refrigerator can be cut by 29% while improving cooling capacity. Researchers replaced widely-used, but environmentally unfriendly, R134a refrigerant with the more energy-efficient R600a.

1 Jun 2020

Study Validates the Effectiveness of a Heating System for Building Refurbishment

Heating and air conditioning in buildings make up almost half of the total energy consumption in the European Union.

29 May 2020

NUS Researchers Develop Novel Shadow-Effect Energy Generator

Shadows are often associated with darkness and uncertainty. Now, researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) are giving shadows a positive spin by demonstrating a way to harness this common but often overlooked optical effect to generate electricity.

22 May 2020

New Technology Could Pave the Way for Increased Fuel Economy

A technology developed by researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory could pave the way for increased fuel economy and lower greenhouse gas emissions as part of an octane-on-demand fuel-delivery system.

22 May 2020

New 3D-Printed System Accelerates Solar Cell Testing

Tests on new designs for next-gen solar cells can now be done in hours instead of days thanks to a new system built by scientists at Australia's Monash University, incorporating 3D-printed key components.

21 May 2020

Chemists Find Way to Produce Better Electrodes During Electrolysis

Another step forward for renewable energies: The production of green hydrogen could be even more efficient in the future.

15 May 2020

Researchers Come Closer to Making High-Output Battery Based on Magnesium

Researchers at the Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have come a step closer to making a viable, high-output battery based on magnesium (Mg), an element the United States Geological Survey reports is far more abundant than lithium.

13 May 2020

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

Energy News

Viable Sodium Battery Technology Developed from Abundant, Cheap Materials

New Recycling Method can Provide Better, Cheaper Rechargeable Hydride Batteries

New Solid-State Thin-Film Battery for Miniature Devices and Sensors

Nanoparticle-Dosed Refrigerants Enhance Power Reduction

Study Validates the Effectiveness of a Heating System for Building Refurbishment

NUS Researchers Develop Novel Shadow-Effect Energy Generator

New Technology Could Pave the Way for Increased Fuel Economy

New 3D-Printed System Accelerates Solar Cell Testing

Chemists Find Way to Produce Better Electrodes During Electrolysis

Researchers Come Closer to Making High-Output Battery Based on Magnesium

The Future of Battery Diagnostics

Tackling the Battery Production Challenge

Enhancing Materials Research with XRM Microscopy and Deep Learning Reconstruction

How the PDM3700 Helps You Stay Compliant with Real-Time Dust Monitoring

RXT Series: Reliance® Legacy Motors

SM-92100EUVC: Excimer UV Cleaner

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Key Considerations for Raman Analysis in Hazardous Zones

Optimizing Laboratory Efficiency Through In-House Acid Purification

Proven Reliability for ABB’s Triple Isotope Analyzer in Independent Testing

Mineral Analysis in the Mining Industry: Sample Preparation and Challenges

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

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The Future of Battery Diagnostics

Tackling the Battery Production Challenge

Enhancing Materials Research with XRM Microscopy and Deep Learning Reconstruction

1Rave Scientific Named Exclusive U.S. Distributor for NanoMEGAS Advanced TEM Solutions

2Scientists Turn CO₂ Into High-Performance Fuels Using Nickel Catalyst

3AIMPLAS Improves Recycling of Multilayer Plastic Materials to Reintroduce Them into the Value Chain Through Faster and More Sustainable Processes

4Biodegradable Plastics May Help Pea Plants Grow by Boosting Soil Microbes

5HKRITA and Epson Develop Silk-Like Regenerated Fiber from Cotton

6Breakthrough Metal Alloy Withstands Extreme Heat in Gas Turbines

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