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ClearPolyaniline Sandwiched Ultra-strong PVA/PAA Hybrid Hydrogel for Low-temperature Resistant Supercapacitors and Strain Sensors
Researchers developed a tough, low-temperature-resistant hydrogel material for use in flexible electronics and energy storage devices. While focused on materials engineering, advances in flexible electronics that avoid brittle plastic components could reduce certain types of plastic waste.
The Role of Electrides in Smart Manufacturing: Design, Development, and Implementation
Researchers examined the role of electrides — materials with loosely bound electrons serving as anions — in smart manufacturing systems, exploring how their exceptional electrical conductivity and other properties can enhance production efficiency, precision, and adaptability.
A comparison of the electrochemical performance between novel donut-like and rectangular-like supercapacitors made with La0.5Pr0.5Fe0.7Mn0.3O3 perovskite
Researchers compared the electrochemical performance of novel donut-shaped electrode architectures against conventional rectangular designs for energy storage applications, finding that the geometric design significantly influenced charge capacity and cycling stability. The donut geometry showed superior performance in several electrochemical metrics.
Microstructural and Mechanical Characterization of Ultra-Pure Aluminum for Low-Amplitude-Vibration Cryogenic Applications
Researchers characterized the mechanical and microstructural properties of three grades of ultra-high-purity aluminum across temperatures from room temperature down to -180°C, finding that microstructural features strongly govern elastic behavior and that these materials are suitable for vibration-damping thermal connections in cryogenic systems.
A comparative study of thermo‐physical properties of different nanofluids for effective heat transfer leading to Li‐ion battery pack cooling
Researchers compared the thermal and physical properties of various nanofluids for cooling lithium-ion battery packs in electric vehicles. The study evaluated different nanoparticle-enhanced coolants to identify which combinations provide the most effective heat transfer, addressing the critical need to maintain battery operating temperatures within safe ranges for optimal performance and longevity.
Ice‐Templated Synthesis of Mixed Ion‐Electron Conductors for Functional Interlayers in Lithium Batteries
Researchers developed an ice-templated synthesis approach for mixed ion-electron conducting interlayers composed of hierarchically porous conducting polymer nanosheets with lithium-ion-conducting nanoparticles, achieving simultaneous high electrical (6.0 S/cm) and ionic conductivity (0.22 mS/cm) to enhance battery performance. When applied to lithium-organic and lithium-sulfur batteries, the interlayers significantly improved specific capacity and cycling stability by confining soluble redox-active species within the porous architecture.
Optimizing electrokinetic remediation for pollutant removal and electroosmosis/dewatering using lateral anode configurations
Researchers developed a novel electrokinetic remediation approach using lateral anode configurations to improve pollutant removal and dewatering of contaminated soils. The new electrode arrangement demonstrated enhanced performance compared to conventional setups for treating soil contamination. The study suggests that optimized electrode design could make electrokinetic remediation a more effective tool for cleaning up various soil pollutants, including microplastics and other contaminants.
Supporting data for “ Stability of low dimentional perovskite materials"
Researchers investigated the stability of low-dimensional Ruddlesden-Popper perovskite materials, presenting supporting data that characterises the structural integrity and degradation behaviour of these materials under various conditions relevant to their practical deployment in energy applications.
Mineralogy, microstructures and geomechanics of rock salt for underground gas storage
Researchers examined the mineralogy, microstructures, and geomechanical properties of rock salt formations used for underground gas storage, focusing on their suitability as leak-proof containers for hydrogen and renewable energy storage.
Cothermal Conversion of Lignite and Microplastics Enabling Microcrystalline Regulation of Hard Carbon for Improved Sodium-Ion Storage
Researchers developed a method to co-process low-rank coal with microplastics like polyethylene and PET to create better battery materials for sodium-ion batteries. The microplastics interacted with coal during heating, disrupting the formation of large carbon crystals and creating a structure that stores sodium more effectively. The study suggests a novel way to upcycle microplastic waste into useful energy storage materials.
Electrode Batteries: Organic Material's influence on Lithium-Ion Battery Performance
This review examines how organic materials integrated into lithium-ion battery electrodes improve energy density, cycling stability, and charge-discharge performance compared to traditional inorganic electrode materials. The paper synthesizes advances in synthesis and design of organic electrode compounds that offer greater flexibility, higher capacity retention, and more sustainable sourcing.
Fuel cell and electrolyzer using plastic waste directly as fuel
Researchers demonstrated an electrochemical cell that converts solid plastic waste directly into electricity or hydrogen gas without incineration or gasification, using an acidic solution to dissolve polyurethane at 100–200 °C and oxidize it at a porous carbon anode.
Prospective Life Cycle Assessment of Chemical Electrolyte Recycling for Vanadium Flow Batteries: A Comprehensive Study
Not relevant to microplastics — this life cycle assessment study evaluates the environmental sustainability of recycling vanadium electrolyte in flow battery systems, finding that recycling cuts CO₂ emissions by up to 99.8% compared to producing fresh electrolyte.
Reciclagem química conduzida pelo uso de líquidos iônicos, como estratégia para mitigar a poluição por microplásticos
This study used low-toxicity ionic liquids to chemically recycle PET microplastics under mild temperature and pressure conditions. Ionic liquids offer a greener alternative to the harsh solvents typically needed for chemical recycling. The approach could help address microplastic pollution by providing a more environmentally friendly way to break down and recover value from tiny plastic particles that are difficult to collect and recycle by conventional means.
Recycling Microplastics to Fabricate Anodes for Lithium‐Ion Batteries: From Removal of Environmental Troubles via Electrocoagulation to Useful Resources
Researchers developed an electrocoagulation-based process to remove microplastics from wastewater, then converted the recovered plastic-containing iron flocs into anode materials for lithium-ion batteries, demonstrating a circular approach that converts a waste stream into useful energy storage components.
Lithium-ion battery recycling: a source of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to the environment?
Researchers reviewed the use of fluorinated substances, particularly per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), in lithium-ion batteries and the risks posed by battery recycling processes. The study suggests that while high-temperature pyrometallurgy can mineralize PFAS, the increasingly popular lower-temperature hydrometallurgy approach may lead to incomplete degradation and release of persistent fluorinated substances.
A toolbox for improved recycling of critical metals and materials in low-carbon technologies
This study highlights a collection of recycling processes designed to recover critical metals from clean energy technologies like batteries and renewable energy devices. Researchers present a practical toolkit of techniques for extracting valuable metals from end-of-life equipment. The findings suggest that improved recycling of these materials is essential for sustaining the transition to low-carbon energy systems.
Repurposing Face Masks after Use: From Wastes to Anode Materials for Na-Ion Batteries
Disposable face masks from the COVID-19 pandemic were repurposed as a carbon source for sodium-ion battery anodes through pyrolysis. Both surgical and FFP2 mask types produced hard carbons with electrochemical properties suitable for energy storage. This approach offers a sustainable path for handling pandemic-generated plastic waste by converting it into functional materials.
In-situ neutron diffraction study of lattice deformation behaviour of commercially pure titanium at cryogenic temperature
Researchers used neutron diffraction — a technique that tracks how atomic structures stretch under stress — to study how commercially pure titanium deforms at extremely cold temperatures down to near absolute zero. They found that more twinning (a type of crystal rearrangement) at lower temperatures helps explain why titanium becomes surprisingly more ductile in cryogenic conditions.
Novel synthesis of a self-healing Ce based eco-friendly sealing coating to mitigate corrosion in insulators installed in industrial regions
Researchers developed a novel cerium-based self-healing sealing coating for high-voltage insulator pins in corrosive industrial environments, optimizing bath parameters to produce a 24.4-micrometer protective layer that enhanced anticorrosion performance by 95% compared to uncoated pins while avoiding toxic silicone-based coatings.
Analisis Perbandingan Tegangan Pada Baterai Berbahan Baku Limbah Barubara dengan Kulit Pisang sebagai Energi Alternatif
This study compared batteries made from coal fly ash and bottom ash waste with batteries made from banana peel waste as alternative energy sources, measuring voltage output from each. Fly ash-based batteries produced measurable electrical energy and were compared against banana peel variants to assess the viability of waste-derived battery materials.
Sustainable stretchable batteries for next-generation wearables
This perspective reviews the current state of stretchable battery technology for wearable devices, identifying key challenges in mechanical durability, energy density, and integration with flexible electronics. The authors outline research directions needed to advance next-generation wearables.
Techniques for the Thermal Analysis of PCM
This review covers techniques for characterizing the thermal properties of phase change materials used in energy storage systems. Accurate measurement of melting points, latent heat, and thermal conductivity is essential for designing efficient PCM-based systems. Better thermal analysis methods support the development of clean energy storage technologies.
Design principles for LiFePO4 electrodes with improved recyclability
This study examines design principles for improving the recyclability of LiFePO4 lithium-ion battery electrodes, arguing that sustainability must be built into electrode architecture from the manufacturing stage rather than retrofitted during end-of-life processing.