BASF today announced a $50 million investment in Sion Power, the global leader in the development of lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries.
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Towards Artificial Photosynthesis for Solar Hydrogen Generation
Photosynthesis is considered the "Holy Grail" in the field of sustainable energy generation because it directly converts solar energy into storable fuel using nothing but water and carbon dioxide (CO2). Scientists have long tried to mimic the underlying natural...
Graphene Reveals Its Magnetic Personality
Can organic matter behave like a fridge magnet? Scientists from The University of Manchester have now shown that it can.
Nanocrystals Make Dentures Shine
Glass-ceramics that combine strength with good optical characteristics may lead to improved dentures.
Algae for Your Tank? Synthesizing Biodiesel from Plants
A new catalytic process allows the effective conversion of biopetroleum from microalgae into diesel fuels.
Joint European Research Network Established
BASF teams up with the universities of Strasbourg and Freiburg and the ETH Zurich to create the Joint Research Network on Advanced Materials and Systems.
Mechanism for electric field effects during sintering
Can the application of an electric field reduce processing temperature and grain growth in ceramic sintering?
Raman spectroscopy used like a GPS to map toughening in zirconia
Polarized confocal Raman spectroscopy can be used like a GPS to study ferroelastic domain transformation in ceria-stabilized zirconia.
Stuffing nuclear waste glasses
Research into waste management is a major part of international nuclear policy. New work offers an in-depth look into one solution, glasses.
Polymer International – IUPAC Award 2012 Nominations Closing
Nominations for the third Polymer International – IUPAC Award, celebrating the achievements of young researchers in the polymer community, will close on October the 31st.