lithium-ion batteries

High-density energy storage by intercalation of MXene phase layers

By Eileen De Guire / October 4, 2013

A DRexel University team has begun to explore the intercalation process by which MXenes incorporate ions between their layers.

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Other materials stories that may be of interest

By Jim Destefani / August 20, 2013

‘Poisoning’ increases magnesium corrosion resistance Scientists have found a way to dramatically increase the corrosion resistance of magnesium: adding arsenic. The lightest structural metal, magnesium has many potential industrial applications…

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Scientists work to develop ceramic conductors for Li-ion batteries

By Jim Destefani / July 31, 2013

Making the lithium-ion batteries that power everything from hybrid and all-electric vehicles to cell phones and other mobile electronic devices safer, longer lasting, and less expensive is a key goal…

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Ceramics and glass business news of the week

By / June 14, 2013

  Owens Corning introduces new Sustaina glass veil at Techtextil 2013 Owens Corning introduced a new glass-based solution for construction, transportation and pipe rehabilitation during the Techtextil trade show in…

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Two-dimensional MXene carbides pack four times more lithium

By Eileen De Guire / May 7, 2013

Hydroxyl terminated MXene Ti3C2 with monolayers of hydrazine molecules between the MXene layers. Credit: Vadym Mochalin, Drexel University. The cover story of the April issue of the ACerS Bulletin described…

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Graphene on vanadium oxide ‘ribbons’ shows promise for lithium-ion battery cathodes

By Eileen De Guire / March 26, 2013

Graphene-coated ribbons of vanadium oxide, seen in a scanning electron microscope image, show promise as electrode for lithium-ion batteries, according to researchers at Rice University. (Credit: Ajayan Group/Rice University) Last…

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Ceramics and glass business news of the week

By Eileen De Guire / March 22, 2013

Here is what we are hearing: Morgan Technical Ceramics launches new high-performance piezoelectric material Morgan Technical Ceramics, a market leader in the design and manufacture of high-quality ceramic solutions, is…

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Ceramics and glass business news of the week

By Eileen De Guire / February 28, 2013

Here is what we are hearing: AGC’s large-sized, chemically strengthened Dragontrail enables efficient production of thinner touchscreens Asahi Glass Co. will newly set up a chemical strengthening facility for Dragontrail,…

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Two studies highlight battery advances—paintable Li-ion batteries and fast-charging Ni-Fe batteries

By Eileen De Guire / July 2, 2012

Rice University researchers have demonstrated a paint-on lithium ion battery. Credit: Rice University; You Tube. “The more things change, the more they stay the same,” according to a 19th century…

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Simple nanoscale processes improve electrode performance in Li-ion batteries and supercapacitors

By Eileen De Guire / October 6, 2011

Scanning electron microscope photo of hollow carbon nanofiber-encapsulated sulfur tubes, at the heart of a new battery design. Credit: Wesley Guangyuan Zheng; Stanford Stanford University associate professor of materials science…

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