Headline: Novel green chemistry: A safe, low-cost, and eco-friendly conversion process for the synthesis of sulfonyl fluorides

■ Release Date: 2024.9.3

■ Published by: Osaka University

■ Keywords: sulfonyl fluorides, potassium fluoride, disulfides

■ Abstract:

A research group has developed a safe, cost-effective, and environmentally-friendly method to synthesize sulfonyl fluorides. By reacting thiols and disulfides with SHC5 and potassium fluoride, they achieved a green synthesis process with non-toxic by-products. This method simplifies the production of sulfonyl fluorides, making it suitable for chemical and industrial applications, aligning with Sustainable Development Goals.

Headline: Turning glycerol into gold: a new process makes biodiesel more profitable

■ Release Date: 2024.9.3

■ Published by: Tokyo Institute of Technology

■ Keywords: glycerol, borate, biodiesel

■ Abstract:

An electrooxidation process efficiently converts glycerol, a byproduct of biodiesel production, into high-value three-carbon compounds.

Headline: Discovery of glass-forming liquid electrolytes as a new liquid category

■ Release Date: 2024.9.3

■ Published by: Niigata University

■ Keywords: electrolyte, lithium, relaxation

■ Abstract:

Chemists have found a novel glass-forming liquid electrolyte that exhibits specific lithium-ion conduction. They study the speciation and dipole reorientation dynamics in the glass-forming liquid electrolyte by means of Raman and dielectric relaxation spectroscopy to understand the specific lithium-ion conduction, contributing to advancements in battery electrolyte research.

Headline: Preventing car battery fires with help from machine learning

■ Release Date: 2024.9.4

■ Published by: University of Arizona College of Engineering

■ Keywords: lithium-ion, battery, electric vehicles

■ Abstract:

New research proposes a way to predict and prevent temperature spikes and fires in the lithium-ion batteries commonly used to power electric vehicles.

Headline: Achieving a supercapacitor through the 'molecular coating' approach

■ Release Date: 2024.9.5

■ Published by: Advanced Institute for Materials Research (AIMR), Tohoku University

■ Keywords: capacitor, battery, carbon

■ Abstract:

A capacitor is like a high-speed battery that can quickly store and release energy. What happens when it becomes 'super?' Researchers have potential solutions to improve energy-efficiency.

Headline: Shining light on how solar power and farming can coexist

■ Release Date: 2024.9.6

■ Published by: Swansea University

■ Keywords: solar panel, photovoltaic, agriculture

■ Abstract:

Scientists have developed a new tool to help identify optimal photovoltaic (PV) materials capable of maximizing crop growth while generating solar power.