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Researchers Develop New Electrode Concept for More Durable, Powerful Batteries

Engineers at MIT and elsewhere have conducted a novel study that can potentially lead to the development of batteries that are more durable and have more amounts of power for each pound.

4 Feb 2020

New Electrolyte Makes Potassium and Potassium-Ion Batteries Safer

A new non-flammable electrolyte applicable to potassium and potassium-ion batteries has been developed by Australian researchers. The electrolyte can be used in sophisticated energy-storage systems that are beyond lithium technology.

3 Feb 2020

Widely Used Compound Improves Crucial Steps of the Catalytic Cycle

Plants absorb solar energy to convert carbon dioxide (CO2) present in the air into sugars and other types of minerals for their metabolic functions and growth.

30 Jan 2020

Covalent Organic Frameworks Show Promise as Base for Creating Novel Materials

Whenever a new kind of material had to be developed, engineers or chemists would simply go to the laboratory and begin “cooking.”

29 Jan 2020

Methane Conversion Induced by Environmentally Friendly Photocatalyst

Strontium titanate combined with rhodium nanoparticles converted methane and carbon dioxide into synthesis gas under light irradiation at much lower temperatures than those required in thermal reactors. Image Credit: Tokyo Tech.

28 Jan 2020

Study Emphasizes Future Chemistry Should be Based on Green Chemistry

The latest issue of the academic journal Science includes a case study for a future where the chemicals and materials that form the basis of the economy and society are renewable rather than depleting, healthful rather than toxic, and degradable rather than persistent.

27 Jan 2020

Na-Ion Batteries Show Promise for Replacing Li-Ion Batteries

The fact that efficient and rechargeable lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are used in laptops, smartphones, and even electric cars is well known.

24 Jan 2020

Creating More Improved Batteries for Electric Cars, Off-Grid Energy Storage

While the process of designing more improved rechargeable batteries may appear to be hazy, an alumina lining can potentially offer a solution.

22 Jan 2020

New Catalyst Converts Biomass into Fuel Sources with Remarkably High Efficiency

A new catalyst designed by a research team changes biomass into fuel sources with exceptionally high efficiency and provides new opportunities for producing next-generation renewable materials.

17 Dec 2019

Pathways Toward Post-Petrochemistry

Ethylene, or ethene, is a primary feedstock for the chemical industry, including as a starting material for the production of a wide variety of plastics.

13 Dec 2019

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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.

Chemistry News

Researchers Develop New Electrode Concept for More Durable, Powerful Batteries

New Electrolyte Makes Potassium and Potassium-Ion Batteries Safer

Widely Used Compound Improves Crucial Steps of the Catalytic Cycle

Covalent Organic Frameworks Show Promise as Base for Creating Novel Materials

Methane Conversion Induced by Environmentally Friendly Photocatalyst

Study Emphasizes Future Chemistry Should be Based on Green Chemistry

Na-Ion Batteries Show Promise for Replacing Li-Ion Batteries

Creating More Improved Batteries for Electric Cars, Off-Grid Energy Storage

New Catalyst Converts Biomass into Fuel Sources with Remarkably High Efficiency

Pathways Toward Post-Petrochemistry

Harnessing AI to Enhance Polymer Sustainability

Understanding Thermal Fluids: Key Insights into Heat Transfer Systems

Revolutionizing Hydraulic Fluid Contamination Monitoring with Dynamic Image Analysis

Benchtop micro-XRF System for the Elemental Analysis of Samples

Cubic Instruments' Laser Raman Gas Analyzers: Reliable Solutions for Monitoring Industrial Process Gases

Fluorolog-QM™: Modular Research Fluorometer

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The Benefits of AirBreather Systems Across Industries

Advancing Material Analysis with a New Multi-Technique Spectrometer

How to Enhance Battery Performance With Glass

The Role of Advanced Materials in Automotive Technology

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

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

Chemistry News

Harnessing AI to Enhance Polymer Sustainability

Understanding Thermal Fluids: Key Insights into Heat Transfer Systems

Revolutionizing Hydraulic Fluid Contamination Monitoring with Dynamic Image Analysis

1Researchers Develop AI Framework for Optimizing Battery Electrolytes

2Self-Healing Polymer Glasses: A Breakthrough in Material Science

3"Slippery" Coating Protects Powerful Magnets from Harsh Environments

4Improving Sodium-Ion Battery Performance with Dual-Salt Electrolytes

5OptiMate: Accelerating Sustainable Material Discovery with Machine Learning

6Sustainable Energy Harvesting: Turning Plastic Waste into Power

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