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3+ hour, 24+ min ago (334+ words) The technology developed by the research team is a dry manufacturing process that forms a dual-fibrous structure inside the electrode, simultaneously creating thin "thread-like" and thick "rope-like" fibers. This dual-fiber (dual-fibrous) architecture enables the technology to address both the low mixing strength and performance degradation issues of conventional dry processes at the same time. However, it relies on toxic organic solvents, which creates a heavy environmental burden, and the time required for drying and solvent recovery is long, leading to high production costs. As a result, there has recently been growing interest in developing dry-process technologies that do not use solvents. As a result, in conventional dry processes it has been difficult to uniformly mix the electrode materials, and the low cohesion of the mixture has led to persistent concerns that the performance and durability of the finished batteries are…...

6+ hour, 25+ min ago (350+ words) Researchers in South Korea have developed a new lightweight, low-cost material that can dissipate heat much more efficiently than many existing cooling materials. The breakthrough, inspired by the way egg whites expand when heated, could help prevent overheating in everything from smartphones and high-performance servers to electric vehicle batteries. The work was carried out by a team at the Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS) and published in Advanced Science. As electronic devices become faster and more compact, they generate increasing amounts of heat. Managing this heat is critical, especially in technologies like electric vehicles, where overheated batteries can lose performance or even catch fire. At the center of these cooling systems is the Thermal Interface Material (TIM), which transfers heat away from sensitive components. Traditional TIMs are made by mixing heat-conducting particles into a polymer. But because the particles…...

8+ hour, 34+ min ago (70+ words) Metallenes are atomically thin metals, whose unique properties make them extremely promising for nanoscale applications. However, their extreme thinness makes them also flimsy. Now, researchers at the ... Scientists identify the recipe for stabilizing atomically thin metals Researchers stabilize atomically thin metallenes, turning flimsy metals into robust platforms for nanoscale devices, energy technologies and biomedicine. Geometry determines the stability of metal parts Machine learning speeds up the design of new materials...

9+ hour, 54+ min ago (149+ words) December 8, 2025 (Mainichi Japan) STOCKHOLM (Kyodo) -- This year's Nobel chemistry prize co-winner, Susumu Kitagawa, said Sunday that long-term support is vital for scientists to work on basic research. "It takes 25 years for research results to be implemented in society, so long-term support is necessary," Kitagawa said at a press conference in Stockholm ahead of the award ceremony on Wednesday. "I have advised the government many times to increase support for more basic research," he said. The 74-year-old professor at Kyoto University won the Nobel prize for developing metal-organic frameworks, or MOFs, networks of metal ions and organic molecules that can capture and release gases. Experts expect MOFs to help solve energy and environmental issues. Omar Yaghi, one of Kitagawa's co-winners, said MOFs are suitable for gas adsorption and separation and can separate carbon dioxide from air or extract drinking water....

9+ hour, 59+ min ago (356+ words) MIT researchers have developed a new device that uses ultrasound to extract drinking water from the air, promising a faster, more efficient solution for regions with limited water resources'even in dry climates, reports Live Science . Traditional atmospheric water harvesting (AWH) systems lean on the sun to pull water out... Ultrasound Waves Can Turn Air Into H2O MIT researchers have developed a new device that uses ultrasound to extract drinking water from the air, promising a faster, more efficient solution for regions with limited water resources'even in dry climates, reports Live Science. Traditional atmospheric water harvesting (AWH) systems lean on the sun to pull water out of absorbent materials, a process that typically takes hours or days and is often impractical in arid environments. The new MIT device, however, uses ultrasonic waves to rapidly "shake" water loose from the material, collecting it…...

11+ hour, 13+ min ago (158+ words) Stockholm, Dec. 8 (Jiji Press)--Kyoto University professor Susumu Kitagawa, among the three co-winners of this year's Nobel Prize in Chemistry, has called for long-term financial support for basic research at a press conference at the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Stockholm. Asked about Japan's research support system at the conference in the Swedish capital Sunday, Kitagawa referred to his country's 10-year funding system for basic research. But it takes around 25 years for basic research to produce results and put them to practical use, he said, stressing that it is basic research that really needs long-term financial support. Co-winner Omar Yaghi, professor at the University of California, Berkeley, spoke about the development of metal-organic frameworks, or MOFs, for which this year's chemistry prize was awarded. He emphasized that the world is in an era of gas economy, mentioning MOFs' capabilities…...

14+ hour, 24+ min ago (568+ words) Imagine a plastic container, bobbing on the ocean. It could take thousands of years to break down, although it would never truly disappear " leaving millions of pieces of microplastics and nanoplastics in its wake. But what if you could add enzymes to plastic before it's formed into a container, which would break down the plastic after use " as quickly as a matter of weeks " and even faster in salt water? The most divisive issues include capping production, managing plastic products and chemicals of concern, and financing to help developing countries implement the treaty.Credit: Istock Scientists have spent six years testing super enzymes which " when added to bioplastics " could mean discarded plastic can safely return to the environment after its use, without breaking down into microplastics. They now believe the technology can be market ready within 12 months. Plastics chemist Dr…...

14+ hour, 24+ min ago (568+ words) Imagine a plastic container, bobbing on the ocean. It could take thousands of years to break down, although it would never truly disappear " leaving millions of pieces of microplastics and nanoplastics in its wake. But what if you could add enzymes to plastic before it's formed into a container, which would break down the plastic after use " as quickly as a matter of weeks " and even faster in salt water? The most divisive issues include capping production, managing plastic products and chemicals of concern, and financing to help developing countries implement the treaty.Credit: Istock Scientists have spent six years testing super enzymes which " when added to bioplastics " could mean discarded plastic can safely return to the environment after its use, without breaking down into microplastics. They now believe the technology can be market ready within 12 months. Plastics chemist Dr…...

14+ hour, 56+ min ago (485+ words) Researchers at UW-Platteville find a way to convert spoiled milk into 3D printing plastic. PLATTEVILLE, Wisconsin (WDJT) -- Thanks to the research of two professors at UW-Platteville, there may truly be no reason to ever cry over spilled milk. Chemistry Professor Joseph Wu and Mechanical Engineering Professor John Obielodan recently had a breakthrough in their efforts to use milk protein as a polymer 3D printers can use to create various molds. Their research on the southwestern Wisconsin campus began before the COVID-19 pandemic when they were exploring whether different plant materials could be used to create plastics. When the pandemic hit, they noticed farmers nearby had a problem: Milk demand had dried up, and much of the product was going to waste. "Farmers' dairy companies could not deliver the goods," Obielodan said. "And they're perishable." They found milk protein had the potential to…...

15+ hour, 11+ min ago (225+ words) The study also indicated that some chemicals, such as pesticides, herbicides, and insecticides; as well as some chemicals found in plastics and flame retardants, can interfere with the growth of gut microbes. Some could also promote the development of antibiotic resistance in bacteria, which is already known to be a major problem. Right now, safety testing that evaluates chemicals does not take their impact on the gut microbiome into account. "Safety assessments of new chemicals for human use must ensure they are also safe for our gut bacteria, which could be exposed to the chemicals through our food and water," suggested co-corresponding study author Dr. Stephan Kamrad of the University of Cambridge. We also don't known exactly how much of these chemicals that gut microbes could be exposed to, and more research will be needed to confirm these findings and…...