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Researchers develop optimal silicon disulfide production technology for solid-state batteries

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Researchers from the Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI) and Kumoh National Institute of Technology (KIT), have developed a low-cost production technology for silicon disulfide (SiS 2 ) for solid-state electrolytes (argyrodite-type) that has potential to accelerate the commercialization of all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs).

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Study suggests lithium and cobalt for batteries may face supply risks by 2050

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Analysis by researchers at the Helmholtz Institute Ulm (HIU) of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) suggests that, given the foreseen scaling of battery demand up to 2050, each may face supply risks, albeit for different reasons. Lithium and cobalt are fundamental components of present lithium-ion batteries.

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KIT team designs low-cost photoreactor for efficient solar-driven synthesis

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Researchers from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and their Canadian partners have designed a low-cost photoreactor design for solar-driven synthesis. Until now, however, the technology has mainly been found in the laboratory because the costs of producing solar hydrogen were simply too high. 2023.05.006

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Heliostat Consortium announces 7 projects to receive combined $3.5M in funding; DOE launches Heliostat Prize

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Projects from this solicitation, which will be implemented over the next 1–3 years, will focus on lowering the cost of heliostats and heliostat technologies and creating new market opportunities for the heliostat industry. Low-cost heliostats offer significant renewable energy potential.

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Project developing lightweight motors and their production technologies for EVs; fiber-reinforced plastics

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In cooperation with four other companies, the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is developing flexible technologies for the series production of lightweight electric motors under the “ ProLeMo ” project (website scheduled to go live 15 August). At the end of the project, KIT will set up a complete demonstration manufacturing cell.

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Portable Analyzer Brings Blood Testing to Rural Areas

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The researchers began by using commercially available reagent kit for analyzing glucose levels. They tested this reagent in their new design, and describe the results in a study published August 27 in IEEE Sensors Journal. This prototype offers a cheap way to analyze blood samples remotely.

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Cat Toys, ToasterBots, and Scolding Lamps

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Aimoji—An Affordable Interaction Kit That Upcycle Used Toy as Companion Robot When a child wants to talk with a toy, usually it is a one-way interaction with the child imagining the toy’s responses. Our design enables every toy to have a two-way interaction using our low-cost interaction kit.