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Researchers Discover New Methods to Produce Lithium Ion Batteries from Waste Graphite

With the cost of raw materials increasing and lithium ion batteries continuing to be flammable, are there any alternatives? The answer is yes. Researchers at Empa and ETH Zürich have come up with potential approaches as to how batteries can be produced from scrap metal and waste graphite.

12 Oct 2017

DRAGONITE-Based Polymer Electrolytes to Accelerate Commercialization of Solid-State Lithium Batteries

Grant awarded to advance development of solid polymer electrolytes ("SPE"), utilizing DRAGONITE halloysite clay for solid-state lithium ("Li") batteries.

5 Oct 2017

New Efficient Catalyst to Speed Up Crucial Step in Artificial Photosynthesis

Chemists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory have developed a new catalyst that accelerates the rate of a main step in “artificial photosynthesis”—an effort to imitate how algae, plants, and certain bacteria harness sunlight to change water and carbon dioxide into energy-rich fuels.

4 Oct 2017

New Solar Cell Works Even in Water

Researchers from RIKEN and the University of Tokyo have created a new type of ultra-thin photovoltaic device, coated on both sides with waterproof and stretchable films, which can continue to provide electricity from sunlight even after being immersed in water or being compressed and stretched.

19 Sep 2017

Potential Use of Magnesium-Antimony Materials in Thermoelectric Devices

Thermoelectric materials will be a vital resource for the future as they are capable of producing electricity from sources of heat that would otherwise go to waste, from vehicle tailpipes, power plants and elsewhere, without producing additional greenhouse gases.

19 Sep 2017

TU Wien Researchers Develop New Cloaking Technology

Researchers at TU Wien have developed a new cloaking technology: a special type of material is irradiated from above in a manner such that another beam of light can pass in an entirely uninhibited manner.

15 Sep 2017

Researchers are Aiming to Make Lithium-Ion Batteries Stronger and Safer

The rechargeable lithium-ion batteries available today are good; however they could be a lot better in the future.

13 Sep 2017

New Organic Material for Eco-Friendly, High Capacity Rechargeable Batteries

3Q, a novel compound conducts electricity and retains energy in a much better way than other organic materials presently used in batteries.

12 Sep 2017

Researchers Develop Fire-Resistant, Water-Based Lithium-Ion Batteries

For the first time, researchers at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory and the University of Maryland (UMD) have developed a unique water-based lithium-ion battery that does not explode.

7 Sep 2017

Study Investigates the Suitability of Electrochemical Nano-Porous Silicon to Lithium Ions

Energy is increasingly being produced via renewable and zero-emission forms of energy such as solar power and wind in a climate-neutral society.

31 Aug 2017

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.

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Researchers Discover New Methods to Produce Lithium Ion Batteries from Waste Graphite

DRAGONITE-Based Polymer Electrolytes to Accelerate Commercialization of Solid-State Lithium Batteries

New Efficient Catalyst to Speed Up Crucial Step in Artificial Photosynthesis

New Solar Cell Works Even in Water

Potential Use of Magnesium-Antimony Materials in Thermoelectric Devices

TU Wien Researchers Develop New Cloaking Technology

Researchers are Aiming to Make Lithium-Ion Batteries Stronger and Safer

New Organic Material for Eco-Friendly, High Capacity Rechargeable Batteries

Researchers Develop Fire-Resistant, Water-Based Lithium-Ion Batteries

Study Investigates the Suitability of Electrochemical Nano-Porous Silicon to Lithium Ions

A New Approach to Flash Point Testing

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Benchtop micro-XRF System for the Elemental Analysis of Samples

Advanced Masterbatch and Compounding for Polymers and Plastics

AirBreather Platform for Continuous Gas Analysis

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Ethylene Oxide Regulations: How Changes Might Play Out Under New Administration

How the Technician Shortage is Slowing Industry Expansion

Leveraging Coriolis Flow Meters for Accurate Mass Flow and Density

The Ultimate Guide to PPE for Rescue and Recovery Missions

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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A New Approach to Flash Point Testing

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

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23D-Printed Organic Tissue Models Mimic Living Organs

3Pioneering Large-Scale Aluminum 3D Printing

4Upcycling LDPE: Transforming Plastic Waste into High-Value Graphite

5New Study Sheds Light on How Copper Catalysts Degrade During Artificial Photosynthesis

6Forge Nano Secures $40 M to Scale U.S. Battery Manufacturing and Commercial Semiconductor Equipment Businesses

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