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New photocatalytic system converts carbon dioxide to valuable fuel more efficiently than natural photosynthesis

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Photo credit: Professor Ye Ruquan’s research group / City University of Hong Kong The core of the new artificial photosynthetic system is a highly stable artificial nanomicelle—a kind of polymer that can self-assemble in water, with both a water-loving (hydrophilic) and a water-fearing (hydrophobic) end.

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EV Guru: Sodium-Ion Batteries are Coming Sooner Than You think!

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In addition, about 90% of the world’s supply of lithium is controlled by Chinese companies. During charging, Na ions move from a sodium- and iron-containing cathode through a liquid electrolyte and across a polymer barrier to a hard carbon anode. CATL, the Chinese battery behemoth has claimed to have reached that.

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