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New Electrolyte System Hopes to Enhance Battery Stability

A collaborative research team headed by Professors Lee Hong-kyung, Lee Yong-min, and Lee Ho-chun of the Department of Energy Science and Engineering, DGIST (President: Kuk Yang) created a new concept system that can significantly increase the stability and lifespan of next-generation batteries.

15 Dec 2022

Some Solvents More Effective than Others at Getting Between Plants’ Polymers

Lignin and cellulose are polymers-;large molecules made up of repeating modules-;that are situated in a tangled braid, along with some other polymers, within the plant cell wall.

15 Dec 2022

Manufacturing Durable Solid-State Batteries Using a Positive Electrode Material

Electric cars are often viewed as the greatest option for replacing traditional cars with a more environmentally friendly alternative. However, electric cars and other electric vehicles will almost certainly be powered by lithium-ion batteries, which currently do not provide the required performance and durability at an affordable price.

13 Dec 2022

New Machine Captures Carbon from Flue Gas and Converts to Ethylene

Engineers have built a machine that captures carbon from flue gas and converts it to ethylene. The device integrates a carbon capture system with an ethylene conversation system for the first time.

13 Dec 2022

Engineers Use High-Frequency Vibrations to Boost Hydrogen Production

Engineers in Melbourne have used sound waves to boost production of green hydrogen by 14 times, through electrolysis to split water.

13 Dec 2022

Illustrating the Untapped Potential of High-Pressure Research for Nitrogen Chemistry

An international group led by academics from the University of Bayreuth reveals previously undiscovered phosphorus-nitrogen compounds created under extreme pressures in the journal Chemistry - A European Journal.

12 Dec 2022

Recovered Gold Could be Applied to Making Medicines

Researchers have used gold extracted from electronic waste as catalysts for reactions that could be applied to making medicines.

12 Dec 2022

Understanding the Thermal Behaviors of Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

A team of researchers conducted a rigorous examination of thermal safety in lithium–sulfur pouch cells.

9 Dec 2022

Transitioning to a Decarbonized Economy with Na-S Batteries

Investigators are hopeful that a new, inexpensive battery that can store four times as much energy and is produced at a far lower cost than lithium-ion batteries will drastically lower the cost of moving to a decarbonized economy.

8 Dec 2022

MOF-Templated Strategy for the Synthesis of Janus Carbon Materials

Modern precious metal catalysts are regarded to be expensive and inefficient compared to carbon-based electrocatalysts. Heteroatom doping can simply create highly active catalytic centers, but it also results in poorer electronic conductivity, impeding electrocatalysis.

8 Dec 2022

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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.

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New Electrolyte System Hopes to Enhance Battery Stability

Some Solvents More Effective than Others at Getting Between Plants’ Polymers

Manufacturing Durable Solid-State Batteries Using a Positive Electrode Material

New Machine Captures Carbon from Flue Gas and Converts to Ethylene

Engineers Use High-Frequency Vibrations to Boost Hydrogen Production

Illustrating the Untapped Potential of High-Pressure Research for Nitrogen Chemistry

Recovered Gold Could be Applied to Making Medicines

Understanding the Thermal Behaviors of Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

Transitioning to a Decarbonized Economy with Na-S Batteries

MOF-Templated Strategy for the Synthesis of Janus Carbon Materials

The Evolution and Versatility of Benchtop XRD

A New Approach to Flash Point Testing

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

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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How is Biotechnology Applied in the Plastics Sector?

A Guide to ASTM D790 and its Importance

Introduction to Polymer Analysis Using Near-Infrared and Raman Spectroscopy

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

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 Evolution and Versatility of Benchtop XRD

A New Approach to Flash Point Testing

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

1Smart Coatings: Thermally Responsive Polymer Brushes for Advanced Applications

2Upcycling LDPE: Transforming Plastic Waste into High-Value Graphite

3Forge Nano Secures $40 M to Scale U.S. Battery Manufacturing and Commercial Semiconductor Equipment Businesses

4Researchers Develop AI Framework for Optimizing Battery Electrolytes

5Unlocking the Potential of Sodium and Potassium with Novel Graphite Shapes

6Halogen-Free Polymer Electrolytes: A Sustainable Energy Solution

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