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Novel Electrolyzer Converts Plastic-Waste Syngas Into Ethylene Using Lower Energy

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Producing one ton of ethylene generates an equal amount of carbon dioxide. With global ethylene production exceeding 300 million tons annually, the industry has a significant carbon footprint that researchers aim to reduce or eliminate. A new device from Ted Sargent’s lab at Northwestern University offers a step toward achieving that goal. The device, an […]

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A Biometric “People Washer” that Scrubs, Dries and Shifts its Settings Based on Your Mood

Material Technology, Tech /

Japanese company Science is advancing commercial production of its Mirai Ningen Sentakuki, the “Human Washing Machine of the Future,” after strong interest at this year’s Osaka–Kansai Expo. Only 50 units will be available, each priced at about US$385,000. Developed over six years, the pod will sell in Japan for ¥60 million, highlighting its luxury beyond

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New Reactor Recycles Battery Waste into Lithium Feedstock

Engineering, Material & Energy, Material Technology /

As electric vehicle use rises worldwide, discarded battery packs are rapidly turning into a significant waste source. Lithium is expensive to extract, and most existing recycling techniques consume substantial energy and chemicals, typically yielding lithium carbonate that still requires additional processing to become reusable lithium hydroxide. Instead of smelting or leaching shredded battery material (“black

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Lasers and Gold Nanoparticles Enable Crystal Growth for New Materials

Material & Energy, Material Technology, Nanotechnology /

Michigan State University researchers have found a way to create crystals on demand, which are essential for technologies like solar panels, LED lighting, and medical imaging. A New Frontier in Material Science Published in ACS Nano, the breakthrough involved hitting gold nanoparticles with a single laser pulse. “We’re only starting to explore the possibilities. This

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An Artificial Tongue That Learns Flavors

Material Technology, Science /

Machines have long excelled at replicating sight and sound, but taste has remained much harder to capture in digital form. While previous efforts have produced artificial tongues specialized for sweetness, wine, or whisky, researchers in Beijing have now created a more versatile graphene oxide-based “tongue” that not only detects chemicals but also learns to recognize

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Revolutionary Hybrid Anode Sets the Stage for Next-Generation Energy Storage

Material & Energy, Material Technology /

Integrating transition metal oxides with carbon-based materials via engineered chemical interfaces enhances conductivity, storage capacity, and stability, leading to improved performance of energy storage systems. Innovative Hybrid Anode Design Enhances Lithium-Ion Battery Performance and Efficiency Researchers at Dongguk University have made major strides in lithium-ion battery technology by developing a novel hybrid anode material. This

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A New Electrochemical Method could Make Lithium Recycling from EV Batteries Cheaper

Material & Energy, Material Technology /

As the number of electric vehicles grows, regulators and automakers are looking at solutions for handling the millions of spent EV batteries. These batteries still hold valuable lithium even after they’re no longer usable, and recycling it for new batteries is possible—but developing a cost-effective method is essential. A team of chemists from the University

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Conifer’s Iron-Based Electric Motors Bypass China’s Rare Earth Monopoly

Material Technology, Tech /

China currently dominates around 90% of the global market for rare earth magnets, overseeing both their extraction and refinement. As a result, components like neodymium, dysprosium, and terbium—essential to electric vehicle motors, drones, wind turbines, and smartphones—are largely under China’s influence, with supply and geopolitical shifts giving the country significant leverage. Conifer’s Iron-Based Alternative to

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Spacetop Offers A Vast Virtual Workspace Right In Front Of your Eyes

Material Technology, Tech, Wearables /

In 2023, tech startup Sightful introduced an innovative system that combined hardware and software to project a massive virtual screen in front of the user’s eyes. Now, the company has decided to phase out the hardware component and adapt its platform to work with AI-powered laptops. Advances in AI Make Dedicated Hardware Obsolete According to

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