Direct power generation from methylcyclohexane, hidden phase transition, and other materials stories that may be of interest for August 30, 2023.
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Lithium metazirconate (LZO) has demonstrated promise as an electrode coating in solid-state batteries, and some researchers are exploring the use of LZO as a solid-state electrolyte itself. However, to date, all electrochemical testing on LZO for this application has been performed on pressed discs rather than thin films. Researchers in Argentina and Spain developed an aqueous forming route to obtain LZO films by tape casting.
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German consortium plans 5-GW vertically integrated solar module production, 3DCERAM Sinto and SINTX collaborate to develop materials and tech for ceramics AM, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for August 28, 2023.
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Silicon carbide-based semiconductor chips are starting to be embraced by automotive manufacturers looking to overcome the limitations of traditional silicon. To prepare for an expected surge in demand for SiC electronics, several semiconductor manufacturers have announced plans to construct new or expand existing fabrication facilities.
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Understanding nanoscale gaps, hidden structures below dark side of moon, and other materials stories that may be of interest for August 24, 2023.
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Duravit AG plans climate-neutral ceramic production facility in Québec, Lucideon and the National Composites Center partner on next-gen ceramic composites, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for August 21, 2023.
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Thermal barrier coatings protect engine components from extreme heat, but they can be damaged by the dust that gets sucked in and turned into molten glass. Previous studies found yttria-stabilized zirconia coatings doped with alumina and titania demonstrated improved corrosion resistance against this molten glass. Now, researchers in Turkey explored whether these additives could improve the resistance of ceria-stabilized coatings as well.
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Robots cannot move easily in granular environments, such as sand. Researchers at the University of California, San Diego, designed a robot inspired by sea turtle hatchlings that can swim untethered through sand. This robot could improve the ability of researchers to collect data in granular environments.
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Mussel-inspired element recovery, paracrystallized aluminosilicate glass, and other materials stories that may be of interest for August 16, 2023.
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The complex feedback loop between solid electrolyte interphase formation and lithium deposition means researchers have struggled to develop a general framework for understanding and predicting lithium morphology. Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles, modified the electrodeposition process to decouple lithium deposition from interface growth and thus reveal the intrinsic deposition morphology of lithium.
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