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Fabrication and Sintering of Ceramic Electrodes Used in Li-Ion Batteries

Lithium-ion batteries (LiBs) are among the most widely used energy storage technologies available in the market. In a variety of fields, such as electronics products, machine tools, hospital equipment, and electric vehicles, their ability to offer high power and energy density in conjunction with a long life cycle, little memory effect, and acceptable cost provides an unrivaled advantage (EVs).

18 Nov 2021

Starfire Systems® Announces Release of Ultra-High Temperature Ceramic Forming Precursor

Starfire Systems Inc. is pleased to announce the release of a new ultra-high temperature ceramic forming precursor.

21 Jun 2021

Time-Resolved X-Ray Crystallography Sheds Light on Phase Changes in Ceramics

Ceramic materials, known for their crack resistance, find applications in various industries, ranging from dentistry to aerospace engineering. Reinforcing these materials to enhance their safety and efficiency is a major area of research.

9 Jun 2021

Researchers Use New Process to Mechanically Imprint Atoms in Ceramic Crystals

Electroceramics, including capacitors, are crucial parts of electronic devices. But any disruption to the crystalline structure of these electroceramics can alter their specific properties.

31 May 2021

Enhanced Ceramic Materials Could Play a Key Role in 5G Development

5G, or the fifth-generation technology standard for broadband cellular networks, is touted as having finally arrived for ultrafast download speeds, an end to dropped calls and buffering, and greater connectivity to advance autonomous vehicle development, remote surgery, and the Internet of Things.

24 Mar 2021

Study Suggests Routes to Promote Microstructural Homogeneity During Flash Sintering of Ceramics

Flash sintering is a ceramic processing technique which uses electric current to intensively heat the ceramic sample internally rather than using only external furnace heating. The process can lower ceramic processing temperatures and durations significantly, enabling ceramics to be co-processed with metals or other materials, and reducing energy use.

10 Mar 2021

Researchers Develop Novel Ceramic Fuel Cell that Offers Stability and High Performance

A research team in Korea has developed a ceramic fuel cell that offers both stability and high performance while reducing the required amount of catalyst by a factor of 20.

18 Feb 2021

Plasma Processing of Catalyst Enables Simple Synthesis of Hydrogen Peroxide

Scientists at Rice University have developed a “defective” catalyst that makes the synthesis of hydrogen peroxide from oxygen simple.

10 Feb 2021

FEFU Researchers Optimized Technology for High-Speed Synthesis of Optical Ceramics

Scientists of Far Eastern Federal University (FEFU) have advanced the technology of high-speed sintering for optical ceramics (Nd3+:YAG), i.e. active elements generating laser emission in the near-infrared wavelength range (1.06 µm) for cutting the edge microelectronics and medicine.

5 Feb 2021

NGK Wins Order for NAS Batteries to be Installed at JAXA Tanegashima Space Center

NGK INSULATORS, LTD. based in Nagoya, Japan, announced that it has won an order for NAS batteries for storing electrical energy for the Tanegashima Space Center of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. The order was received from Kyudenko Corporation, which is headquartered in Fukuoka, Japan.

From NGK Insulators, Ltd 4 Feb 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.

Ceramic Materials News

Fabrication and Sintering of Ceramic Electrodes Used in Li-Ion Batteries

Starfire Systems® Announces Release of Ultra-High Temperature Ceramic Forming Precursor

Time-Resolved X-Ray Crystallography Sheds Light on Phase Changes in Ceramics

Researchers Use New Process to Mechanically Imprint Atoms in Ceramic Crystals

Enhanced Ceramic Materials Could Play a Key Role in 5G Development

Study Suggests Routes to Promote Microstructural Homogeneity During Flash Sintering of Ceramics

Researchers Develop Novel Ceramic Fuel Cell that Offers Stability and High Performance

Plasma Processing of Catalyst Enables Simple Synthesis of Hydrogen Peroxide

FEFU Researchers Optimized Technology for High-Speed Synthesis of Optical Ceramics

NGK Wins Order for NAS Batteries to be Installed at JAXA Tanegashima Space Center

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

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

Decoding Catalytic Processes: Advancing FTIR Research with Iso-Potential Operando Spectroscopy

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

TSL-570: High Performance Tunable Laser

Advanced Reconstruction Toolbox from ZEISS

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Sheet Resistance Measurement on TOPCon Solar Cells

The Link Between FIB-SEM and TEM

Comprehensive Guide: Checkweighing

Characterizing Hyaluronic Acid with Online Multi-Angle Light Scattering

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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?

Ceramic Materials News

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

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

Decoding Catalytic Processes: Advancing FTIR Research with Iso-Potential Operando Spectroscopy

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2Bee Product-Loaded Chitosan-Gelatin Films for Wound Dressing Applications

3Improving Battery Safety: A Lab-Scale Approach Using the Thermal Runaway Factor

4Transforming Sodium-Ion Batteries with Cobalt-Tin Sulfides

5Flow Photochemistry Enables Peptide Breakthrough

6Bio-Based Materials Innovator Simplifyber Raises Series a Funding in Mission to Transform Manufacturing of Fashion, Car Interiors, and Consumer Goods

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