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Nanomaterials to Boost Energy Storage Capacity of Lithium-Ion Batteries

Steven Arnold Klankowski, a doctoral student in chemistry at the Kansas State University proposes to engineer new materials that could find applications in next generation lithium ion batteries.

29 Sep 2012

Study Paves Way to Improve Battery Materials

In a nano-scale study on battery materials which appeared in Nano Letters, a research team headed by Chongmin Wang from the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) of the Department of Energy (DOE), has described the mechanism whereby nickel creates a physical barrier that hinders lithium ion transfer in the electrode, thus decreasing the charging and discharging rates of materials.

28 Sep 2012

Complex Oxides Become Multifunctional at Lower Quantum Limits

Physicists from the University of Arkansas have analyzed the innovative class of materials known as complex oxides at their lower quantum limits to discover that these materials become multifunctional by acquiring both electric and magnetic properties.

27 Sep 2012

New Book Analyzes Risk of Nanomaterials in Environmental and Food Samples

Research and Markets has included a new book titled ‘Analysis and Risk of Nanomaterials in Environmental and Food Samples, Vol 59. Comprehensive Analytical Chemistry’ to its catalogue.

From Research and Markets 26 Sep 2012

New Report Analyzes World Market for Graphene

Research and Markets has included a new report titled ‘The World Market for Graphene 2010-2017’ to its catalogue.

From Research and Markets 25 Sep 2012

Honeywell's Methanol-to-Olefins Technology Licensed to Chinese Company Jiutai Energy

UOP, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Honeywell International, has licensed its methanol-to-olefins (MTO) technology to Chinese company Jiutai Energy for conversion of methanol from coal into critical components necessary for plastic production.

24 Sep 2012

New Technique to Measure Length Distributions in Nanotube Batches

The Rice University laboratory of Bruce Weisman has developed a new technique that is capable of measuring batches of single-walled carbon nanotubes more rapidly with minimum manual labor.

20 Sep 2012

Researchers Show Survivability of Carbon Nanotubes in Adverse Space Environment

Engineers from the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) have demonstrated the survivability of single walled carbon nanotube transistors (SWCNTs) in adverse space environment.

20 Sep 2012

Applied Nanotech Receives SBIR Grant to Develop Ultra-Lightweight Hydrogen Fuel Tanks

Applied Nanotech has received a $999,990 Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from the U.S. Department of Energy for the development of ultra-lightweight hydrogen fuel tanks utilizing carbon nanotube reinforcement.

18 Sep 2012

Researchers Reveal Bond Order and Length in Individual Molecules

Using noncontact atomic force microscopy (AFM), IBM researchers have for the first time differentiated the individual molecules’ chemical bonds, thus extending the boundaries of analysis involving atoms and molecules at the smallest scale possible.

17 Sep 2012

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.

Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology News

Nanomaterials to Boost Energy Storage Capacity of Lithium-Ion Batteries

Study Paves Way to Improve Battery Materials

Complex Oxides Become Multifunctional at Lower Quantum Limits

New Book Analyzes Risk of Nanomaterials in Environmental and Food Samples

New Report Analyzes World Market for Graphene

Honeywell's Methanol-to-Olefins Technology Licensed to Chinese Company Jiutai Energy

New Technique to Measure Length Distributions in Nanotube Batches

Researchers Show Survivability of Carbon Nanotubes in Adverse Space Environment

Applied Nanotech Receives SBIR Grant to Develop Ultra-Lightweight Hydrogen Fuel Tanks

Researchers Reveal Bond Order and Length in Individual Molecules

How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

Advancing Battery Science: PerkinElmer’s Role in Improving Chemistries and Recycling Efficiency

CSP Temperature Standards by Thermometrics

Coolant Control Module for Plasma Cleaning

Nano-Observer II: AFM for Nanoscale Imaging

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The Role of Accurate Analysis in Sustaining Critical Materials for a Circular Economy

How to Address Thermal Runaway Protection (TRP) in EVs

Torque Testing Explained

Analysis of Nitrogen Solubility in Soy Protein Using FT-NIR Spectroscopy

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?

Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology News

How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

Advancing Battery Science: PerkinElmer’s Role in Improving Chemistries and Recycling Efficiency

1Accelerating Ion Transport with New Material

2New Catalyst Revolutionizes Hydrogen Peroxide Production

3The ECOFAP Project aims to make shoe soles and heels with a new 3D printing material based on tanned leather waste

4A Bio-Inspired Catalyst for Efficient Chemical Reactions

5Innovative Technology for Enhanced Concrete Construction

6New Lithium Composite Promises Enhanced Safety and Lifespan

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