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Polymer microcapsules with liquid carbonate cores and silicone shells offer a new approach to carbon capture

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The team, led by scientists from Harvard University and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, employed a microfluidic assembly technique to produce microcapsules that contain liquid sorbents encased in highly permeable polymer shells. The polymer microcapsules are then heated to release absorbed CO 2 for subsequent collection.

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New direct borohydride fuel cell increases peak power density by factor of 1.7–3.7

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The new DBFC uses a polymer fiber membrane (PFM) rather than a polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM); metal oxides, such as LaNiO 3 and MnO 2 as cathode catalysts; and CoO as the anode catalyst. A direct borohydride fuel cell with a polymer fiber membrane and non-noble metal catalysts. compared to classic DBFCs. —Yang et al.

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OSU smart membrane could enable new category of high-energy, high-power energy storage for EVs

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Towards this goal, we present for the first time in this article a membrane that can regulate transmembrane ion transport as a function of its redox state. Applying an electrical potential to the conducting polymer membrane alters the redox state, allows it to conduct ions across the membrane. — Herya and Sundaresan.

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Sulfur–TiO2 yolk-shell cathode for Li-sulfur battery shows best long-cycle performance so far

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Over the years, extensive efforts have been devoted to addressing the first two problems, by encapsulating sulphur particles with conducting materials, including porous carbon, graphene oxide and conductive polymers, in an attempt to improve their electronic conductivity and limit polysulphide dissolution. Click to enlarge.

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Top 5 Promising Technological Developments In The Electric Vehicle Sector

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In this article, we are going to look into a few of the promising developments in the Electric vehicle industry. #1. Like, Microcapacitors, miniaturised solid oxide fuel cells, graphene polymer, aluminium-graphite, and gold nanowire technology. Better Battery. The battery has a pivotal role in making a model successful or not.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

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The electric car features three different battery options, two different Lithium-based (LI) systems – A123Systems and Enerdel as well as a Sodium-Nickel battery Zebra (Mes-Dea). The modular, front-wheel-drive battery electric car has dent-resistant polymer-plastic body panels mounted on an aluminum frame and a steel chassis.