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BASF Buys US-Based Lithium Battery Electrolyte Formulations Manufacturer

BASF, Foosung and Arsenal Capital Partners have declared that BASF has purchased Ohio-based Novolyte Technologies, a producer of electrolyte formulations for lithium-ion batteries. BASF has acquired Novolyte Technologies from Arsenal.

From BASF Corporation 27 Apr 2012

Researchers Exploit Graphene’s Electrical Conductivity to Develop High-Efficiency Solar Cells

A team of material scientists at the Michigan Technological University has discovered that graphene can improve the conversion efficiency of next-generation photovoltaic cells.

26 Apr 2012

Researchers Synthesize Mesoporous Carbon Nanoparticles for Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

A team of researchers led by Linda Nazar from the Waterloo University in Canada and Thomas Bein from the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet Muenchen (LMU) Munich has synthesized porous carbon nanoparticles that use sulfur molecules in order to optimize the efficiency of lithium-sulfur batteries, which is a major breakthrough in the advancement of this future-generation of batteries.

12 Apr 2012

China BAK Signs Agreement to Deliver Lithium-Ion Batteries to Chery Automobile

China BAK Battery (China BAK), a lithium-based battery cells manufacturer, has signed a new supply agreement with Chery Automobile. The company will deliver high-power batteries to Chery, according to the contract.

11 Apr 2012

Dais Analytic Updates Progress in Capacitive Energy Storage Material Development

Dais Analytic has reported the latest development progress in its ongoing program to develop a capacitive energy storage material for utilization as an ultracapacitor called as ‘NanoCap.’ The company’s previous report on the project was in September 2011.

5 Apr 2012

Dow Formulated Systems’ New Epoxy Systems for LPG and CNG Pressure Vessels

Dow Formulated Systems has introduced a new DOW VORAFORCE TW epoxy system series for the fabrication of composite liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and compressed natural gas (CNG) pressure vessels.

30 Mar 2012

Study on Advanced Cladding Materials for Nuclear Reactor Application

Using Ion Beam Laboratory (IBL), Researchers from Sandia National Laboratories are performing a study to assess the development of advanced materials to enhance the existing reactors and to construct new nuclear reactors.

28 Mar 2012

Electrolyte Thickness Limits Size and Performance of Nanobatteries

Scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Sandia National Laboratories, College Park and the University of Maryland have developed a sequence of nanowire batteries to show that the electrolyte layer’s thickness can limit the size and performance of the battery.

22 Mar 2012

UCF Scientists Develop High-Efficient Hydrogen Fuel Cells for Green Vehicles

Hydrogen fuel cells present in eco-friendly vehicles can be potentially used as an alternative fuel source. It is difficult to practically construct on a large scale, as it has to be cost-effective and more efficient.

19 Mar 2012

Graphene-Based Electrochemical Capacitors Help Advance Energy Storage Technology

A research team from the University of California- Los Angeles (UCLA) has developed novel graphene-based electrodes with higher conductivity and surface area utilizing a typical LightScribe DVD optical drive.

17 Mar 2012

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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BASF Buys US-Based Lithium Battery Electrolyte Formulations Manufacturer

Researchers Exploit Graphene’s Electrical Conductivity to Develop High-Efficiency Solar Cells

Researchers Synthesize Mesoporous Carbon Nanoparticles for Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

China BAK Signs Agreement to Deliver Lithium-Ion Batteries to Chery Automobile

Dais Analytic Updates Progress in Capacitive Energy Storage Material Development

Dow Formulated Systems’ New Epoxy Systems for LPG and CNG Pressure Vessels

Study on Advanced Cladding Materials for Nuclear Reactor Application

Electrolyte Thickness Limits Size and Performance of Nanobatteries

UCF Scientists Develop High-Efficient Hydrogen Fuel Cells for Green Vehicles

Graphene-Based Electrochemical Capacitors Help Advance Energy Storage Technology

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

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

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

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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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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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