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Novel Electrolyte Additive Development for Pure Silicon Anode of Lithium-Ion Batteries; DAMS

Research team at Chungnam National University in South Korea has successfully developed a novel electrolyte additive for pure silicon anode that is stably operated under ambient pressure.

From Chungnam National University 23 May 2024

Simulations Reveal Microstructural Insights Into Sodium-Ion Battery Materials

Which factors determine how quickly a battery can be charged- This and other questions are studied by researchers of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) with the help of computer-based simulations.

22 May 2024

Lithium-Ion Powered Smart Windows for Dynamic Climate Control

A new kind of electrochromic (EC) structure for energy-saving windows has been developed by a research team led by Prof. Xun Cao from the Shanghai Institute of Ceramics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, in collaboration with colleagues from Huazhong University of Science and Technology.

22 May 2024

Achema 2024: A New Mobile Drum Pump with Battery Drive

Automatic pumping of chemicals and high-viscosity oils from canisters, drums and containers in an industrial context without the need to search for sockets and without the trip hazards and short circuits that result from trailing cables.

From Lutz Pumpen GmbH 22 May 2024

Band Convergence Calculations Unlock High-Performance Thermoelectric Material

In a recent study published in the journal Science, researchers from the University of Houston along with Rice University found ways to predict band convergence in different materials.

17 May 2024

Solvent-Tethered Polymer Electrolyte for Lithium Metal Batteries

Researchers developed a composite polymer electrolyte with Hofmann-DMF to enhance ionic conductivity and electrochemical stability, advancing solid-state battery technology for next-generation energy storage.

15 May 2024

Compact Energy Storage Device Developed with Excellent Elasticity

The joint research team, led by Dr. Chanwoo Yang and Researcher Seong Ju Park from Korea Institute of Industrial Technology(KITECH), along with Prof. Jin Kon Kim and Dr. Keon-Woo

14 May 2024

Harnessing Lithium From Marcellus Shale Wastewater

Most batteries used in technology like smart watches and electric cars are made with lithium that travels across the world before even getting to manufacturers. But what if nearly half of the lithium used in the U.S. could come from Pennsylvania wastewater?

13 May 2024

Technidrive Boosts Efficiency and Cuts Costs in Conveyor Applications

Technidrive, a bespoke electric motor and gearbox provider, has developed a drive solution for heavy-duty conveyors that minimises costs while maximising efficiency and uptime.

From Technidrive 10 May 2024

Advancing Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production: Engineering Pseudomonas putida for Isoprenol Synthesis

Sustainable aviation fuels made from renewable sources of carbon could reduce carbon dioxide emissions and help to mitigate climate change. Isoprenol is a chemical involved in the production of a jet biofuel blendstock called 1,4-dimethylcyclooctane (DMCO). Blendstocks are chemicals that are combined with other chemicals to create fuel.

9 May 2024

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