Electric vehicles are becoming more popular, with governments even encouraging their use through legislation. Here we look at what makes these vehicles different from fuel-based cars, and the battery technologies that drive them.
By Blaise Manga Enuh
2 Nov 2022
A new paper published in the journal Polymers has investigated the use of chitosan gel polymer electrolytes in lithium-ion batteries.
By Reginald Davey
31 Oct 2022
Ultrathin carbon is a strong electrical and thermal conductor, making it ideal for enhancing semiconductor chips in electrical devices.
Additive manufacturing (AM), often known as 3D printing, is gaining popularity as a feasible technology for prototyping and for components with highly customized complicated structures. The article discusses the thermal treatment of 3D-printed components.
By Ibtisam Abbasi
27 Oct 2022
Mobile phones have revolutionized our lives in ways nobody could have predicted 30 years ago. In the last few years, mobile phones have transformed from simple communication devices to portable computers through the innovative use of different materials and elements.
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.
By Chinmay Chari
24 Oct 2022
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.
By Sarah Moore
19 Oct 2022
Bioplastics offer improved material properties and potentially lower environmental impacts than conventional plastic materials made from petrochemicals. “Drop-in” bio-based plastics are compatible with current recycling processes, and some of these products are designed for biodegradation.
By Ben Pilkington
14 Oct 2022
AFM stands for atomic force microscopy and is a type of scanning probe microscope (SPM). SPMs use a probe to evaluate local characteristics such as friction, magnetism, and height. This method can be used to explore thin films and coatings.
By Chinmay Chari
11 Oct 2022
In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.