Idaho National Laboratory researchers design a 3D ultraporous ceramic framework as an anode for high-performance direct carbon fuel cells. below 600 °C. The cell can be operated efficiently at temperatures under 600 °C using solid carbon as fuel.
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Photothermal Synergistic Catalysis for Efficient Carbon Dioxide Conversion
A vibrant new catalyst platform for harnessing abundant solar-energy to produce high-value hydrocarbons from a CO2 feedstock is demonstrated.
UV Responsive Bio-based Polymer from Broccoli Seed Oil
Researchers from France develop a new UV responsive polymer from broccoli seed oil.
Lithium Cobalt Phosphate from the Microwave Oven
Novel process facilitates production of high-voltage cathodes for lithium-ion batteries.
First Bottling in Leuna
The first bottle containing renewable isobutene has been filled in the Global Bioenergies‘ demo plant in Leuna.
Perfect 2D Ceramic Films from Graphene Precursors
Metallized graphene inks open new directions in film patterning since dense ceramic films with the micro- and macrostructure of a graphene host were produced for the first time in Brown University
High-Performance Heterogeneous Catalyst with High Water Dispersibility
Researchers from the Suzhou Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Engineering, Soochow University, and from the State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Fudan University, develop a one-step, solvent-free method to prepare a high-performance heterogeneous catalyst. The cobalt-based catalyst is highly dispersible in water and is effective for the tandem sodium borohydride dehydrogenation and nitrobenzene hydrogenation at room temperature.
New from Old: Auspicious Renewable Raw Material
Waste from paper and pulp industry supplies raw material for the development of new redox flow batteries.
Confererence Report: TEDx Berlin
This year’s edition of TEDx Berlin, entitled “FOCUS”, was held on September 3rd and encompassed three sessions with invited speakers in different topics covering Digital Life and its challenges. Image copyright TEDxBerlin 2017.
Thermal Runaway-Induced Rupture Mechanisms of Lithium Ion Batteries
Batteries from a variety of manufacturers are examined using high-speed X-ray imaging to determine their failure mechanisms during thermal runaway.
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