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IChemE Selects Dow Corning 3363 Insulating Glass Sealant as Finalist in 2016 Global Awards

In recognition of excellence, innovation and achievement in chemical, biochemical and process industries, the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) has named Dow Corning® 3363 Insulating Glass Sealant as a finalist in the 2016 IChemE Global Awards. Dow Corning is in the running for the “Energy” category award.

15 Sep 2016

Dreamweaver, Glatfelter Bring 20-Micron Separator for Lithium Ion Batteries into Full Production

Dreamweaver International and its manufacturing partner Glatfelter have brought their first separator for lithium ion batteries into full production.

14 Sep 2016

Novel Method for Obtaining Detailed 3D Images of Insides of Lithium Batteries

A team of chemists have developed a technique to yield highly comprehensive, 3D images of the inner sides of batteries. The method is based on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and provides an improved approach to observe the condition of these power sources in real time.

13 Sep 2016

Ambrell® Introduces the World’s First Induction Heating Cobot

Using cobot technology, Ambrell has developed an innovative induction heating solution designed to maximize manufacturing throughput.

From Ambrell Induction Heating Solutions 13 Sep 2016

Fish Byproducts Recycled to Form Energy Harvester for Self-Powered Electronics

India is a large consumer of fish, and this in turn generates a large quantity of fish “biowaste” materials. A team of scientists from Jadavpur University in Kolkata keen on utilizing this enormous biowaste began exploring ways to recycle the fish byproducts into an energy harvester for self-powered electronics.

7 Sep 2016

EPFL Scientists Make Breakthrough in Cutting-Edge Solar Cells

EPFL scientists have used an innovative spectroscopic technique to make a much-needed breakthrough in advanced photovoltaics.

6 Sep 2016

Cornell Researchers Invent New Method for Developing Powerful Electrical Energy Storage Device

A team of researchers from Cornell University have invented a technique to merge the large energy-storage capacity of batteries with the higher charge-discharge rate of supercapacitors in order to develop a strong electrical energy storage (EES) device.

2 Sep 2016

MIT Researchers Study Growth of Branchlike Deposits on Lithium Electrode Surfaces

Lithium metal electrodes have been considered a key contender by battery researchers, as these electrodes enhance the amount of energy that batteries are capable of storing without increasing their weight.

2 Sep 2016

Study Results Could Lead to Development of Higher-Capacity Anode Materials for Li-Ion Rechargeable Batteries

A research group led by Naoki Fukata, a Leader of Nanostructured Semiconducting Materials Group at the International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA), NIMS, and a research group at the Georgia Institute of Technology jointly developed an anode material for lithium (Li)-ion rechargeable batteries by forming nanoparticles made of silicon (Si)-metal composites on metal substrates.

29 Aug 2016

Newly Developed Long-Lasting Zinc-Ion Battery Could Help Shift Away from Traditional Power Plants

Chemists at the University of Waterloo have developed a long-lasting zinc-ion battery that costs half the price of current lithium-ion batteries and could help enable communities to shift away from traditional power plants and into renewable solar and wind energy production.

29 Aug 2016

Editorial Highlights

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.

Energy News

IChemE Selects Dow Corning 3363 Insulating Glass Sealant as Finalist in 2016 Global Awards

Dreamweaver, Glatfelter Bring 20-Micron Separator for Lithium Ion Batteries into Full Production

Novel Method for Obtaining Detailed 3D Images of Insides of Lithium Batteries

Ambrell® Introduces the World’s First Induction Heating Cobot

Fish Byproducts Recycled to Form Energy Harvester for Self-Powered Electronics

EPFL Scientists Make Breakthrough in Cutting-Edge Solar Cells

Cornell Researchers Invent New Method for Developing Powerful Electrical Energy Storage Device

MIT Researchers Study Growth of Branchlike Deposits on Lithium Electrode Surfaces

Study Results Could Lead to Development of Higher-Capacity Anode Materials for Li-Ion Rechargeable Batteries

Newly Developed Long-Lasting Zinc-Ion Battery Could Help Shift Away from Traditional Power Plants

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

AirBreather Platform for Continuous Gas Analysis

SU7000 & SU8700 Schottky Field Emission SEMs: Ultra High-Resolution & Analytical Imaging

TSL-570: High Performance Tunable Laser

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Powering the Future: The Solid-State Battery Revolution

What is the Gold Foil Covering Spacecraft and Satellites?

Sheet Resistance Measurement on TOPCon Solar Cells

The Link Between FIB-SEM and TEM

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?

Energy News

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

1Aluminum-Scandium Alloys: A Game Changer for Hydrogen Energy

2Improving Wound Care with Bioactive Material-Based Dressings

3The COM4PHA project develops new biodegradable bioplastics for cosmetics, food and agricultural packaging

4Perovskite and Copper System Creates C2 Chemicals from CO2

5DS Smith Partner With TPV Automotive to Create a Sustainable Fiber-Based Packaging for the Protection of Car Wheel Carriers

6Bosch Establishes Company with the Synthetic Diamond Solutions Provider Element Six

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