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New High-Performance, Low-Cost Anode Material for Use in Sodium-Ion Secondary Batteries

Various automobile companies are preparing to shift from internal combustion engine vehicles to electric vehicles.

21 Jun 2021

Microstructure Engineering Plays Role in Optimizing Active Materials for All-Solid-State Batteries

Only 2% of vehicles are electrified to date, but that is projected to reach 30% in 2030. A key toward improving the commercialization of electric vehicles (EVs) is to heighten their gravimetric energy density - measured in watt hours per kilogram - using safer, easily recyclable materials that are abundant.

18 Jun 2021

Researchers Significantly Improve the Performance and Efficiency of Unitized Regenerative Fuel Cells

Recently, green hydrogen has attracted a great deal of attention since it is a source of clean energy and promotes carbon neutrality. It can be generated without using fossil fuels.

18 Jun 2021

New Technique may Lead to More Flexible and Robust Soft Electronics

An Army-funded research team was able to quantify the kinetic and mechanical characteristics of individual molecules during polymerization reactions, for the first time. This breakthrough was achieved through a novel technique used for analyzing conjugated polymers.

17 Jun 2021

Texas A&M Researcher Investigates Carbonate Mineral Chemical Variations to Improve Oil Recovery

Dr. Igor Ivanishin, a postdoctoral researcher in the Harold Vance Department of Petroleum Engineering at Texas A&M University, has firsthand experience with the frustrations of oil production.

16 Jun 2021

Researchers Develop High-Performance Membrane for Alkaline-Zinc Iron Flow Battery

Alkaline zinc-iron flow battery is well suitable for stationary energy storage applications due to its advantages of high open-cell voltage, low cost, and environmental friendliness.

16 Jun 2021

New Plastic Foam Developed from Whey Proteins can Withstand Tough Environment

A new high-performance plastic foam developed from whey proteins can withstand extreme heat better than many common thermoplastics made from petroleum.

15 Jun 2021

Plug and Play Reactor Modules for Flow Chemistry

Uniqsis makes flow chemistry accessible to everyone, while at the same time catering for multi-step and automated reactions sequences, through the availability of an expanding suite of affordable 'plug and play' reactor modules.

From Uniqsis Ltd 15 Jun 2021

Study Shows How Oxygen Loss Degrades the Performance of Lithium-Ion Batteries

When lithium ions travel in and out of a battery electrode during charge-discharge cycles, a small amount of oxygen leaks out and the battery’s voltage — a measure of the amount of energy it delivers — also reduces in the same corresponding amount.

15 Jun 2021

Fenton-Like Reaction of Ferric Oxalate Affects Atmospheric Oxidation and Radiative Forcing

The Fenton reaction is a chemical transition involving hydrogen peroxide and the ferrous ion, which acts as a catalyst.

14 Jun 2021

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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

New High-Performance, Low-Cost Anode Material for Use in Sodium-Ion Secondary Batteries

Microstructure Engineering Plays Role in Optimizing Active Materials for All-Solid-State Batteries

Researchers Significantly Improve the Performance and Efficiency of Unitized Regenerative Fuel Cells

New Technique may Lead to More Flexible and Robust Soft Electronics

Texas A&M Researcher Investigates Carbonate Mineral Chemical Variations to Improve Oil Recovery

Researchers Develop High-Performance Membrane for Alkaline-Zinc Iron Flow Battery

New Plastic Foam Developed from Whey Proteins can Withstand Tough Environment

Plug and Play Reactor Modules for Flow Chemistry

Study Shows How Oxygen Loss Degrades the Performance of Lithium-Ion Batteries

Fenton-Like Reaction of Ferric Oxalate Affects Atmospheric Oxidation and Radiative Forcing

Revolutionizing Hydraulic Fluid Contamination Monitoring with Dynamic Image Analysis

The Evolution and Versatility of Benchtop XRD

A New Approach to Flash Point Testing

Benchtop micro-XRF System for the Elemental Analysis of Samples

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

Advanced Masterbatch and Compounding for Polymers and Plastics

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How to Enhance Battery Performance With Glass

The Role of Advanced Materials in Automotive Technology

What are the Hazards of Alternative CO2 Solutions?

Using Polymer-Based Printers and Injectors for Metals and Ceramics

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?

Chemistry News

Revolutionizing Hydraulic Fluid Contamination Monitoring with Dynamic Image Analysis

The Evolution and Versatility of Benchtop XRD

A New Approach to Flash Point Testing

1Researchers Develop AI Framework for Optimizing Battery Electrolytes

2Halogen-Free Polymer Electrolytes: A Sustainable Energy Solution

3Sustainable Energy Harvesting: Turning Plastic Waste into Power

4Self-Healing Polymer Glasses: A Breakthrough in Material Science

5High-Performance PEM for Electrochemical Hydrogen Storage

6Green Steel: How Hydrogen and Electric Ironmaking Drive Innovation

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