Bioplastics have often poor mechanical properties. Adding a small amount of traditional petroleum plastics solves the problem.
How will nanotech improve electric vehicle batteries?
“Cradle to grave” study of advanced Li-ion batteries recently completed by Abt Associates for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Organic solar cells build on biodegradable, recyclable substrates
Efficient solar cells can be fabricated using natural substrates derived from plants such as trees.
A better electrolyte for lithium ion batteries
Solid nanoporous electolyte developed at ORNL could solve many of the safety concerns associated with current lithium-ion technology.
Flexible ITO-Free Polymer Solar Cells
Many efficient polymer solar cells include ITO. Yet this material is not well-suited for large-scale production.
Hydrogenics Electrolysis-Based Hydrogen Fueling Station Opens in Turkey
Hydrogenics Corporation has opened an electrolysis-based hydrogen fueling station at Golden Horn in Turkey.
ORNL develops lignin-based thermoplastic conversion process
Turning lignin into something considerably more valuable is driving a research effort headed by Amit Naskar of Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
Green Economy and Bio-Based Plastics
Rolf Mülhaupt investigates the dreams and reality of “green polymer chemistry”.
Dalhousie Awarded $1.25M to Study Superalloy Bonding for Aircraft Engine Parts
Research into advanced materials processing aims for better manufacturing methods that will revolutionize how aircraft engine parts are made.
Sweden, China Expanding Biomedical Research Co-operation
A signing ceremony marking the official start of a far-reaching new collaboration in biomedicine and biotechnology research and education between the KTH Royal Institute of Technology and China’s Shanghai Jiaotong University (SJTU).