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Understanding the physics at the anode of sodium-ion batteries
3+ hour, 54+ min ago (46+ words) Researchers reveal new mechanisms governing the storage and the movement of sodium ions in hard carbon nanopore anodes. Understanding the physics at the anode of sodium-ion batteries Researchers reveal new mechanisms governing the storage and the movement of sodium ions…...
Single-atom catalyst produces hydrogen and oxygen simultaneously, slashing costs
3+ hour, 54+ min ago (60+ words) Scientists developed a single-atom iridium catalyst that drives both water-splitting reactions on one electrode, using 98.5% less precious metal for cheaper green hydrogen. Single-atom catalyst produces hydrogen and oxygen simultaneously, slashing costs Scientists developed a single-atom iridium catalyst that drives both…...
Nanodevice produces continuous electricity from evaporation
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (56+ words) The nanodevice produces an autonomous, stable current from evaporating saltwater by using heat and light to control the movement of ions and electrons. Nanodevice produces continuous electricity from evaporation The nanodevice produces an autonomous, stable current from evaporating saltwater by…...
Invisible battery parts finally seen with pioneering technique
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (38+ words) Invisible battery parts finally seen with pioneering technique'Nanowerk Invisible battery parts finally seen with pioneering technique A new staining technique makes invisible polymer binders in Li-ion battery electrodes traceable, enabling better placement control to boost battery performance....
Dry graphene transfer at scale enabled by a ferroelectric polymer that switches its grip on command
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (114+ words) Electrically switchable adhesion in a ferroelectric polymer film enables clean, fast, solvent-free transfer of graphene from copper growth substrates to target surfaces. Dry graphene transfer at scale enabled by a ferroelectric polymer that switches its grip on command Electrically switchable…...
Fast microwave method produces advanced carbon materials for efficient CO2 capture
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (46+ words) Fast microwave method produces advanced carbon materials for efficient CO2 capture'Nanowerk Fast microwave method produces advanced carbon materials for efficient CO2 capture A new microwave-assisted method creates nitrogen-doped ultramicroporous carbon from coal in minutes, dramatically cutting energy use while achieving high CO2 capture…...
Novel calcium-ion battery technology enhances energy storage efficiency and sustainability
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (49+ words) Novel calcium-ion battery technology enhances energy storage efficiency and sustainability'Nanowerk Novel calcium-ion battery technology enhances energy storage efficiency and sustainability Researchers develop high-performance quasi-solid-state calcium-ion batteries using redox covalent organic frameworks, achieving strong cycling stability as a sustainable alternative to…...
New alloy design strategy at the atomic scale greatly enhances metal fatigue resistance
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (57+ words) New alloy design strategy at the atomic scale greatly enhances metal fatigue resistance'Nanowerk New alloy design strategy at the atomic scale greatly enhances metal fatigue resistance Engineers have identified a fundamental deformation mechanism that can be leveraged to greatly enhance…...
When heat flows like water
1+ week, 7+ hour ago (41+ words) When heat flows like water'Nanowerk When heat flows like water Researchers have shown theoretically that, in highly ordered materials, heat can flow toward warmer regions without violating the laws of thermodynamics. Their work could help design electronics that minimize heat…...
When machine learning shows its reasoning, electrocatalyst discovery accelerates
1+ week, 10+ hour ago (71+ words) When machine learning shows its reasoning, electrocatalyst discovery accelerates'Nanowerk When machine learning shows its reasoning, electrocatalyst discovery accelerates Machine learning algorithms that output human-readable equations and design rules are transforming how electrocatalysts for clean-energy reactions are screened, identified, and validated…...