Headline: New battery cathode material could revolutionize EV market and energy storage

■ Release Date: 2024.9.23

■ Published by: Georgia Institute of Technology

■ Keywords: battery, cathode, lithium

■ Abstract:

A research team has developed a low-cost iron chloride cathode for all-solid-state lithium-ion batteries, which could significantly reduce costs and improve performance for electric vehicles and large-scale energy storage systems.

Headline: New catalyst developed for sustainable propylene production from biomass

■ Release Date: 2024.9.24

■ Published by: Osaka Metropolitan University

■ Keywords: glycerol, propylene, catalyst

■ Abstract:

Researchers have found a way to use a component of glycerol to produce bio-based propylene.

Headline: Innovative electrolytes could transform steelmaking and beyond

■ Release Date: 2024.9.24

■ Published by: DOE/Argonne National Laboratory

■ Keywords: electrolytes, steelmaking, electrochemical

■ Abstract:

Scientists are pioneering a new approach to designing electrolytes for more energy-efficient and less carbon-intensive electrochemical processes. They hope to improve electrolyte performance in applications such as iron production for steel.

Headline: Graphene spike mat and fridge magnet technology to fight against antibiotic resistance

■ Release Date: 2024.9.24

■ Published by: Chalmers University of Technology

■ Keywords: graphene, magnet, bacteria

■ Abstract:

With strong bactericidal properties, graphene has the potential to become a game changer in the fight against antibiotic-resistant bacteria. So far there have been no efficient ways to control these properties -- and thus no way to make use of graphene's potential in healthcare. Now researchers have solved the problem by using the same technology found in an ordinary fridge magnet. The result of which, is an ultra-thin acupuncture-like surface that can act as a coating on catheters and implants -- killing 99.9 percent of all bacteria on a surface.

Headline: Low-temperature conversion of ammonia to hydrogen via electric field-aided surface protonics

■ Release Date: 2024.9.24

■ Published by: Waseda University

■ Keywords: hydrogen, ammonia, catalyst

■ Abstract:

Ammonia (NH3) can be decomposed to produce hydrogen gas without releasing CO2. The ease of transport and high hydrogen density make it valuable for the green energy industry. A drawback of using NH3 is that it requires very high temperatures for decomposition reactions. Researchers have now presented a surface protonics-assisted method for the on-demand production of green hydrogen from ammonia using an electric field and Ru/CeO2 catalyst.

Headline: Researchers innovate sustainable metal-recycling method

■ Release Date: 2024.9.25

■ Published by: Rice University

■ Keywords: recycling, electronic waste, metal

■ Abstract:

A research team has developed a method to recycle valuable metals from electronic waste more efficiently while significantly reducing the environmental impact typically associated with metal recycling.

Headline: Manganese cathodes could boost lithium-ion batteries

■ Release Date: 2024.9.25

■ Published by: DOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

■ Keywords: battery, cathode, lithium

■ Abstract:

Manganese is earth-abundant and cheap. A new process could help make it a contender to replace nickel and cobalt in batteries.

Headline: Scientists discover a single-electron bond in a carbon-based compound

■ Release Date: 2024.9.25

■ Published by: Hokkaido University

■ Keywords: carbon, single-electron bond, iodine

■ Abstract:

The discovery of a stable single-electron covalent bond between two carbon atoms validates a century-old theory.