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Shell develops thermal fluid that cools electric vehicle propulsion systems
Shell Lubricants has succeeded in developing thermal management for battery electric vehicles (BEVs), thanks to its EV-Plus thermal fluid with PurePlus technology. In collaboration…
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BTRY introduces solid-state batteries that withstand extreme heat
Continuous coil manufacturing allows the development of energy components in series, eliminating the dependence on conventional chemical processes.
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AIMPLAS reinforces the safety of bio-based materials with in vitro bioassays
AIMPLAS applies in vitro bioassays to detect risks in bio-based materials whose complexity prevents a complete chemical characterization.
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Chinese solid-state batteries achieve new stability under extreme conditions
The new plastic coating maintains battery stability even under sub-zero temperatures and high current density for thousands of hours.
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Researchers develop a cooling paint that cools ceilings and extracts water from the air
The research was led by Professor Chiara Neto and Dr. Ming Chiu, who are also part of Dewpoint Innovations, the company in charge of…
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Macrocycle boosts textile recycling with new process that consumes 80% less energy
MacroCycle converts mixed textile waste into polyester without separation and with lower energy consumption.
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Magnetic materials developed that convert waste into clean water
The flax-based material removed up to 95% of the pentachlorophenol and was reused for six cycles without loss of efficacy or iron leakage.
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New silver coating could increase safety of lithium batteries
Researchers design an ultrathin structure that prevents dendrite growth and improves loading efficiency.
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AIMPLAS promotes large-format additive manufacturing with sustainable materials
The integration of MAT3D-XL technology improves the stiffness and strength of printed parts, and also reduces thermal shrinkage.
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