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Substitute For Cement Sand Made From Seawater, Electricity, And CO2

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This seemingly simple white paste could be key to addressing the global sand shortage while also transforming the cement production process to capture, rather than emit, carbon dioxide. Researchers at Northwestern University have developed this material using seawater, electricity, and CO2. Concrete is the most widely used man-made material worldwide, but its production is also […]

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Elecom Launches First Long-Life Sodium-Ion Power Bank

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Elecom, a Japanese hardware company, has introduced what it claims to be the world’s first power bank featuring a sodium-ion battery. This new battery technology promises a significantly longer lifespan compared to traditional lithium-ion batteries and can operate in both extreme hot and cold environments. They designed the DE-C55L-9000 with a familiar rounded shape, resembling

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Fuel Breakthrough Paves Way For Cutting-edge Nuclear Reactor

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The Idaho National Laboratory (INL) has overcome a major challenge in making a Generation IV nuclear reactor feasible. Using a new process, a team developed a more efficient way of processing fuel for cutting-edge molten salt reactors. One of the main drives to revive nuclear energy in the 21st century is the development of new

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Abandoned Mines May Be Repurposed as Gravity-Powered Batteries

Renewable Energy /

A gravity battery generates electricity by releasing a heavy load, converting potential energy into power when grid demand is high. When surplus energy is available, the system lifts the load back up for future use. A common example is pumped-storage hydroelectric systems, where water flows downhill to generate power and is pumped back up when

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Thermal stabilization of a conductive polymer streamlines bioelectronics manufacturing.

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Recent advancements in materials science have unlocked new opportunities for bioelectronics manufacturing, especially for devices intended for use in or on the human body. These devices help monitor and support the function of organs, tissues, and cells, offering significant benefits for disease prevention and treatment. One promising material for bioelectronics is PEDOT:PSS, a polymer valued

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Converting Liquor Waste into Energy: Baijiu Sediment Repurposed as a Sodium-Ion Battery Anode

Renewable Energy /

A research team from the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, collaborating with baijiu manufacturer Wuliangye, has developed a carbon-based anode for sodium-ion batteries using baijiu sediment. Their study, published in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, details how they processed the sediment to enhance its suitability as an anode material. Baijiu, a widely

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High-Performance Ni-Rich Cathode Materials for Advanced All-Solid-State Batteries

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Energy researchers are continuously exploring new battery technologies to advance the electronics industry. Their goal is to develop batteries that charge faster, last longer, and offer extended overall lifespans. Among the most promising options are all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs), which could meet these demands. Unlike conventional lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries that use liquid electrolytes, ASSBs rely on

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Versatile Solar Film Nears Market Readiness

Renewable Energy /

Since 2012, UK-based Power Roll has been developing a cost-effective way to print solar film for clean energy generation. Now, the company has taken a major step toward large-scale production with a redesigned perovskite solar cell that lowers costs and improves scalability. Power Roll’s approach centers on embossing microgroove structures into a plastic substrate, similar

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Two innovative methods for shaping bread-derived carbon electrodes.

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A team of engineers from Saint Vincent College and the University of Pittsburgh has introduced two innovative methods for shaping bread-derived carbon electrodes. Their study, published in Royal Society Open Science, builds on previous work by David Bujdos, Zachary Kuzel, and Adam Wood, who sought to repurpose stale bread for sustainable electrode production. Four years

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Mass Production of Floating Nuclear Plants for US Coast

Material & Energy, Material Technology /

The UK-based company Core Power has announced its plans to mass-produce a fleet of floating nuclear power plants (FNPPs) with advanced reactor design and modular shipbuilding, aiming to anchor them off the US coast in about 10 years. Challenges in Nuclear Sector Growth Nuclear power is experiencing something of a resurgence, with many countries turning

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