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Recycling Plastic Waste into Valuable Products

Around 50% of plastic is single-use, with estimates of 12 billion tons of plastic waste being present in landfills by 2050. A new study presented in the Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering explores options for recycling this plastic waste into high-value products.

3 Dec 2021

Considering the Combustion of Refuse-Derived Fuels from Municipal Solid Waste

A recent study presented in the Utilities Policy journal has explored the viability of the large-scale production of refuse-derived fuels created from municipal solid waste as a means of simultaneously reducing reliance ...

3 Dec 2021

The Impacts of Recycling Waste Plastic Bottles as a Partial Substitute for Fine Natural Aggregates

A study recently published in the journal Cleaner Materials evaluates the impacts of recycling waste PET as a partial substitute for fine natural aggregates on the workability, mechanical, microstructural, economic, and thermal properties of concrete.

2 Dec 2021

Application of Impedance Spectroscopy to Metal Halide Perovskite Materials

Impedance spectroscopy (IS) enables a thorough knowledge of the dynamics that underpin the functioning of optoelectronic and photovoltaic devices.

2 Dec 2021

How Roughness, Hydrophobicity, and Surface Charge of Prosthetic and Orthotic Materials Affect Bacterial Adhesion

A new study presented in the journal Coatings has investigated factors effecting bacterial adhesion on prosthetic and orthotic materials, and mitigation solutions.

2 Dec 2021

Quebec’s Lithium Resources and Potential Markets for Electric Vehicle Batteries

It has been predicted that the amount of lithium produced between 2015 and 2019 will need to double between 2025 and 2030 to meet electric vehicle demand.

1 Dec 2021

Sustainable Aviation Fuel Capable of Reducing Carbon Emissions of Existing Aircraft

With the recent COP26 climate change conference and ongoing discourse around the Paris Agreement, global industries must find ways of cutting emissions to meet 2030 targets of 55% below 1990 levels of greenhouse gas emission.

1 Dec 2021

Solar Supercapacitor Prototype to Generate and Store Solar Energy in Cars

In an article recently published in the open-access journal Materials Research Express, researchers developed a composite material panel that can generate electrical energy from solar energy as a photovoltaic cell and stores the energy as a structural supercapacitor.

1 Dec 2021

Flotation Separation of Graphite from Cathode Active Materials for Li-Ion Battery Recycling

Lithium-ion batteries are commercially important devices that provide low-carbon energy storage solutions for multiple industries.

1 Dec 2021

Green Electronic Laptops: Design and Development

The move toward sustainability in the electronics industry requires innovative approaches that consider aspects of product design, development, materials, economic viability, and consumer patterns. To explore the design, development, and commercial uptake of green laptops, a paper has been published in Technovation.

1 Dec 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.

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Recycling Plastic Waste into Valuable Products

Considering the Combustion of Refuse-Derived Fuels from Municipal Solid Waste

The Impacts of Recycling Waste Plastic Bottles as a Partial Substitute for Fine Natural Aggregates

Application of Impedance Spectroscopy to Metal Halide Perovskite Materials

How Roughness, Hydrophobicity, and Surface Charge of Prosthetic and Orthotic Materials Affect Bacterial Adhesion

Quebec’s Lithium Resources and Potential Markets for Electric Vehicle Batteries

Sustainable Aviation Fuel Capable of Reducing Carbon Emissions of Existing Aircraft

Solar Supercapacitor Prototype to Generate and Store Solar Energy in Cars

Flotation Separation of Graphite from Cathode Active Materials for Li-Ion Battery Recycling

Green Electronic Laptops: Design and Development

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

Coolant Control Module for Plasma Cleaning

Nano-Observer II: AFM for Nanoscale Imaging

Discover Advanced Solutions for Thickness and Flaw Inspection with the OmniScan™ X4 Flaw Detector

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

Quantifying Hydrogen Spin Isomers with Raman Spectroscopy

Revealing the Strength of Functionally Gradient Alloys Through Multiscale Characterization

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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?

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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

1Excelitas Technologies Announces Consolidation Plans to Strengthen Noblelight Operations in Germany

2Accelerating Ion Transport with New Material

3Researchers Reveal Rare-Earth-Free Polymer

4New Catalyst Revolutionizes Hydrogen Peroxide Production

5A New Advance in Lithium-Ion Battery Technology

6The ECOFAP Project aims to make shoe soles and heels with a new 3D printing material based on tanned leather waste

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