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Paper-based supercapacitor uses metal nanoparticles to boost energy density, a new way to improve solar cells can also benefit self-driving cars, and other materials stories that may be of interest for October 11, 2017.
Read MoreElectric vehicles are using the sun to speed across Australia in the World Solar Challenge
Forty-two solar-powered vehicles are currently competing with one another in the World Solar Challenge, a long-distance solar vehicle race across the Australian continent.
Read MoreNREL study illustrates need for expanding EV charging infrastructure
A new study from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory claims the U.S. will need 8,000 fast-charging electric vehicle charging stations to accommodate the increasing number of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles in the coming decades.
Read MoreSilicon carbide manufacturing process to lower barriers for SiC power electronics
North Carolina State University researchers have developed a silicon carbide manufacturing process that may finally give this material the boost it needs to compete against silicon in the power electronics market.
Read MoreAllied Mineral Products purchases Riverside Refractories
Two ACerS corporate members unite—Allied Mineral Products recently purchased Riverside Refractories. The sale will complement Allied’s product line and expand its manufacturing presence in the southeastern United States.
Read MoreVideo: Even an industrial steamroller can’t break this nearly indestructible ceramic
There are many elements critical to today’s technology that are in danger of running out—and they’re the subject of a fascinating new BBC TV documentary called “Secrets of the Super Elements” hosted by Mark Miodownik.
Read MoreRaw materials on everybody’s mind at UNITECR 2017 in Santiago, Chile
The refractory community met at UNITECR 2017 in Santiago, Chile, the last week of September. Raw material prices and trends, as well as advances in technology, were at the forefront.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Optoelectronics advance thanks to 2-D material phototransistors, hybrid indium-lithium anodes provide fast interfacial ion transport, and other materials stories that may be of interest for October 4, 2017.
Read MoreLooming threat of sand scarcity is masked by mirage of a nearly limitless natural resource
There’s a looming sand scarcity that’s being hidden by the mirage of endless sand supply, according to the authors of a new perspective article published in Science. According to their research, sand scarcity is such an imminent threat that we now need to develop a global sand governance strategy.
Read MoreAsphalt derivative charges lithium batteries faster, prevents dendrite formation
Researchers have developed battery anodes made of an asphalt derivative that has the capability of charging lithium metal batteries 10–20 times faster than current lithium batteries already on the market. The material also helps prevent formation of dendrites.
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