Engineering
A research team led by Profs. Zhang Zhefeng and Zhang Zhenjun from the Institute of Metal Research of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has proposed an innovative strategy to fabricate an anti-fatigue 3D-printed titanium alloy ...
Feb 28, 2024
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Electronics & Semiconductors
In the future, climate-neutral hydrogen will play an important role as a fuel and raw material. Hydrogen is produced by electrolysis of water, either using an indirect approach in which an external energy source (solar panel ...
Jul 13, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
Metallic lithium is considered as the ultimate anode material of next-generation high-performance energy storage system, owing to its ultrahigh theoretical specific capacity (3860 mA h g-1), ultralow electrochemical potential ...
Apr 21, 2023
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Engineering
Heating of space and water in buildings accounts for about 44% of all energy consumed globally according to the International Energy Agency. This heat is still overwhelmingly generated by burning fossil fuels, making it an ...
Apr 13, 2023
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Engineering
Aluminum plays a key role in reducing the weight of a car and thus also helps to reduce fuel consumption. A modern car contains large amounts of aluminum and use of the metal is on the increase.
Jan 13, 2023
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Engineering
A new MIT-developed heat treatment transforms the microscopic structure of 3D-printed metals, making the materials stronger and more resilient in extreme thermal environments. The technique could make it possible to 3D print ...
Nov 14, 2022
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Engineering
A project led by Dr. Simon Graham, research associate, EPSRC MAPP—Future Manufacturing Hub, combines field assisted sintering technology (FAST) with hot rolling to convert surplus aluminum alloy powders from atomization ...
Oct 21, 2022
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Energy & Green Tech
Researchers from MSU and Skoltech have transmuted a pesky poisonous weed into high-grade anode material for sodium-ion batteries. These are an emerging cheaper alternative to lithium-ion batteries for uses where compact size ...
Oct 13, 2022
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Engineering
Centuries of buildings, bridges, and other constructions have used concrete because of its high strength and simple production. Nevertheless, approximately 8% of global carbon emissions come from cement production. Thus, ...
Aug 10, 2022
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Energy & Green Tech
Lithium metal batteries could double the amount of energy held by lithium-ion batteries, if only their anodes didn't break down into small pieces when they were used.
Feb 8, 2021
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