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28+ min ago (827+ words) In a groundbreaking advancement that promises to revolutionize the design and optimization of lithium-ion batteries, researchers Li, Zhao, Gwan, and their team have developed a high-fidelity hierarchical modeling framework combining electrochemical and mechanical properties across multiple scales. Their pioneering work, published in the esteemed journal Communications Engineering in 2025, introduces a novel cross-scale approach that [] In a groundbreaking advancement that promises to revolutionize the design and optimization of lithium-ion batteries, researchers Li, Zhao, Gwan, and their team have developed a high-fidelity hierarchical modeling framework combining electrochemical and mechanical properties across multiple scales. Their pioneering work, published in the esteemed journal Communications Engineering in 2025, introduces a novel cross-scale approach that intricately captures the complex interplay between electrochemical processes and mechanical deformations within lithium-ion cells. This interdisciplinary breakthrough is poised to significantly enhance battery performance, longevity, and safety, addressing critical challenges facing modern…...

3+ hour, 37+ min ago (863+ words) Water looks familiar in a glass, yet it behaves very differently when pushed to extremes. When researchers in Manchester squeezed water into ultra-thin channels inside crystals, it carried electric current up to 100,000 times better than ordinary water. This discovery is important because many of nature's crucial processes occur in areas where water touches a surface, not deep in the liquid." Changing how easily charges move in those tiny regions could reshape how we understand chemistry inside cells and inside advanced materials. In everyday conditions, water molecules hook together through a hydrogen bond network, a shifting web of weak attractions between neighboring molecules." This network helps water dissolve salts, stabilizes proteins, and already gives bulk water a surprisingly high ability to let electric charges move. The work was led by Laura Fumagalli, a physicist at the University of Manchester who specializes…...

4+ hour, 39+ min ago (64+ words) Aluminum-coated polymer satellite insulation gains durability via ultrathin 5-nanometer interlayer, with potential uses in flexible electronics and medical sensors. Thin interlayers strengthen flexible composite materials: Cool satellites and flexible electronics Aluminum-coated polymer satellite insulation gains durability via ultrathin 5-nanometer interlayer, with potential uses in flexible electronics and medical sensors. Five nanometers make all the difference From satellites to medical sensors...

5+ hour, 39+ min ago (614+ words) PHA filament is considered a possible alternative to PLA in FDM 3D printing. PLA is the standard for many applications and is considered easy to print, but its biodegradability is often overestimated: industrial composting conditions are necessary for it to degrade. PHA (polyhydroxyalkanoates) are polyesters formed by microorganisms, often through bacterial fermentation. The advantages cited [] The post PHA filament in practical testing: biodegradable, temperature-resistant, but expensive and with a post-curing time appeared first on 3Printr.com. PHA filament is considered a possible alternative to PLA in FDM 3D printing. PLA is the standard for many applications and is considered easy to print, but its biodegradability is often overestimated: industrial composting conditions are necessary for it to degrade. PHA (polyhydroxyalkanoates) are polyesters formed by microorganisms, often through bacterial fermentation. The advantages cited are biodegradability without an upstream hydrolysis step, UV stability, and, in the…...

6+ hour, 4+ min ago (450+ words) The JSC toxicologists establish guidelines for safe and acceptable levels of individual chemical contaminants in spacecraft air (SMACs) and drinking water (SWEGs) in collaboration with the National Research Council's Committee on Toxicology (NRC COT) and through peer-reviewed publication." The framework for establishing these levels is documented for"SMACs"and"SWEGs, and recent refinements to the"Methods"reflect current risk assessment [] [Commander Steve Swanson With Carbon Dioxide Removal Assembly]NASA astronaut Steve Swanson, Expedition 40 commander, holds the Carbon Dioxide Removal Assembly (CDRA) in the Kibo laboratory of the International Space Station. (30 June 2014) NASA The JSC toxicologists establish guidelines for safe and acceptable levels of individual chemical contaminants in spacecraft air (SMACs) and drinking water (SWEGs) in collaboration with the National Research Council's Committee on Toxicology (NRC COT) and through peer-reviewed publication. The framework for establishing these levels is documented for SMACs…...

6+ hour, 16+ min ago (672+ words) University of Chicago researchers have developed a new computational method uniting chemistry and physics perspectives, promising to unlock the secrets of advanced materials like superconductors and solar cell semiconductors. This approach merges local quantum chemistry with global band theory, offering a more complete understanding of how charges move within complex materials. https://quantumzeitgeist.com/wp-content/uploads/figure_gagliardi_2a.jpeg Led by Laura Gagliardi, Richard and Kathy Leventhal Professor in the Department of Chemistry and the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering at the University of Chicago, a new computational approach unites traditionally separate perspectives in chemistry and physics to unlock the secrets of advanced materials. The method builds upon the Localized Active Space (LAS) framework, extending it to periodic solids and merging local quantum chemistry with global band theory. This hybrid approach accurately describes electron behavior within complex materials'like organic semiconductors and strongly correlated oxides'by modeling both localized…...

6+ hour, 26+ min ago (348+ words) In a major scientific advancement, researchers have developed an environmentally friendly, sunlight-powered method to break one of the strongest chemical bonds known " the carbon'fluorine (C'F) bond. This breakthrough holds immense potential for recycling fluorinated materials, designing new drugs, and transforming industrial chemicals that rely heavily on fluorinated compounds. Scientists Develop Sunlight Method to Break Tough Carbon'Fluorine Bonds Fluorinated organic molecules are widely used across pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, polymers, and industrial processes due to their stability. In a major scientific advancement, researchers have developed an environmentally friendly, sunlight-powered method to break one of the strongest chemical bonds known " the carbon'fluorine (C'F) bond. This breakthrough holds immense potential for recycling fluorinated materials, designing new drugs, and transforming industrial chemicals that rely heavily on fluorinated compounds. Fluorinated organic molecules are widely used across pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, polymers, and industrial processes due to their stability. However,…...

6+ hour, 41+ min ago (942+ words) Recent advancements in energy storage technology have brought to light an exciting new area of research that combines innovative materials and electrochemical principles. A study led by Ates, Yoruk, and Bayrak investigates the correlation between structural properties and electrochemical performances of hybrid electrodes, specifically h-BN/AC/NiO/Poly(ANI-co-Py), aimed at enhancing the efficiency of supercapacitors. This research, enriched [] Recent advancements in energy storage technology have brought to light an exciting new area of research that combines innovative materials and electrochemical principles. A study led by Ates, Yoruk, and Bayrak investigates the correlation between structural properties and electrochemical performances of hybrid electrodes, specifically h-BN/AC/NiO/Poly(ANI-co-Py), aimed at enhancing the efficiency of supercapacitors. This research, enriched with a thorough analysis, offers promising insights into potential improvements in energy storage solutions, a need that has become increasingly urgent in…...

6+ hour, 59+ min ago (1012+ words) A recent development in the field of materials science has emerged, showcasing a ground-breaking approach to energy storage through innovative carbon composites. In a study conducted by a group of prominent researchers, nitrogen-doped and oxygen-rich porous carbon has been synthesized from carbon dioxide (CO2). This carbon material is gaining attention not only for its unique [] A recent development in the field of materials science has emerged, showcasing a ground-breaking approach to energy storage through innovative carbon composites. In a study conducted by a group of prominent researchers, nitrogen-doped and oxygen-rich porous carbon has been synthesized from carbon dioxide (CO2). This carbon material is gaining attention not only for its unique structure but also for its promising applications in enhancing zinc (Zn) storage performance. As the quest for efficient energy storage solutions continues, such advancements could pave the way for more sustainable practices…...

7+ hour, 23+ min ago (781+ words) In a groundbreaking study, researchers have unveiled a new method to synthesize hierarchical nickel oxide (NiO) nanofibers through a sustainable approach known as green electrospinning. This innovative technique not only enhances the structure of the nanofibers but also paves the way for significant advancements in the field of high-performance lithium-ion batteries. As the world increasingly [] Green Electrospinning Creates High-Performance NiO Nanofibers for Batteries In a groundbreaking study, researchers have unveiled a new method to synthesize hierarchical nickel oxide (NiO) nanofibers through a sustainable approach known as green electrospinning. This innovative technique not only enhances the structure of the nanofibers but also paves the way for significant advancements in the field of high-performance lithium-ion batteries. As the world increasingly turns to greener technologies, this study represents a significant step towards more sustainable energy storage solutions. Nickel oxide, an important transition metal…...