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JANUARY 1, 2016

The extremely high melting point of many ceramics makes them challenging for additive manufacturing as compared with metals or polymers. These polymer structures can then be pyrolyzed to a ceramic with uniform shrinkage and virtually no porosity. Additive manufacturing of polymer-derived ceramics. (A) H) Honeycomb.

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MAY 28, 2019

If successful, this could allow storage of renewable electricity through electrochemical or enzymatic fixation of carbon dioxide and subsequent storage as carbon-based energy storage molecules including hydrocarbons and non-volatile polymers at high efficiency.

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DECEMBER 17, 2014

As a comparison, the B 180 (NEDC combined consumption 5.4 Steel/ferrous materials account for around half of the vehicle weight (51.4%) in the new B-Class Electric Drive, followed by polymer materials with around 17% and light alloys (12.8%) as the third-largest group. l/100 km) emits 23.8 tonnes of CO 2 during the use phase.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2013

b) Comparison of cycling performance at C/2 with and without the PVP modification. To overcome this mechanism, they introduced amphiphilic polymers to modify the carbon surface. The amphiphilic polymers provide anchoring points that allow lithium sulfides to bind strongly with the carbon surface. Credit: ACS, Zheng et al.

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JULY 22, 2012

Cost reduction potential of a polymer fuel cell system using an ITM Power membrane. ITM Power has published figures showing what it believes is the highest ever polymer fuel cell power density using hydrogen as the fuel and ordinary air, rather than pure oxygen. Source: Carbon Trust. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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JULY 21, 2011

Thermosets are polymer materials that irreversibly cure to a hard solid state through heating, a chemical reaction, or irradiation.). Thermoplastics are polymers that liquefy when heated and harden to a solid state when cooled down.).

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FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Their focus will be on polymer-ceramic composites. Afterward, a one-to-one comparison of the metrics obtained in the simulations and physical tests can be made for validation of the computations. We’re trying to look at what the contributing factors on the microstructural level are to toughening and stiffening these composites.

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DECEMBER 31, 2012

The particular property of Li 2 S we utilize in our synthesis is the capacity of the lithium ions to strongly interact with electron-donating groups in carbon-precursor polymers such as polyacrylonitrile (PAN). The cross-linked polymer was then treated at 100 °C for 48 h under vacuum to remove the DMF. —Guo et al.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Promising avenues include weight savings and extension of the cruising range in comparison with battery-powered solutions; fuel cell concepts may represent an attractive option for long-distance hauling, which requires heavy loads and large cruising ranges. New opportunities are opening up for heavy-duty commercial vehicles. Humidifier.

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MAY 22, 2017

First, a template was made of a matrix of tiny polymer spheres that have porous surfaces. A layer of Ti 4 O7 was formed on the porous spheres; this remained after thermal treatment, which decomposed the underlying polymer. By comparison, the specific capacity of cathode materials made of TiO 2 nanoparticles is 683 mAh/g.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2012

The two investments come from the Carbon Trust’s Polymer Fuel Cells Challenge (PFCC) which was launched in 2009 to support the Department for Energy and Climate Change’s objectives to develop lower cost fuel cells and follows this year’s launch of the Government’s UKH2Mobility project. The UK’s Carbon Trust recently awarded £1.95 ACAL Energy.

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JANUARY 26, 2018

In comparison to other additive manufacturing technologies, the cold spray technique has the advantage of very high buildup rates that allow the production of several kilograms of magnets per hour. A stream of powder impacts a target at great speed where it starts building up layer upon layer.

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OCTOBER 21, 2016

The Toyota Fuel Cell System (TFCS)—which was developed for the Mirai fuel cell vehicle (FCV)—has been adopted to provide better energy efficiency in comparison with internal combustion engines, as well as to deliver superior environmental performance with no CO 2 emissions or substances of concern (SOCs) when driving.

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JANUARY 25, 2012

Primary energy consumption over the vehicle’s entire life cycle is cut by 14% in comparison to its predecessor. l/100 km (38 to 40 mpg US) in comparison to 7.3 This results in a 13% increase in the weight of approved recycled components in comparison to the previous model.

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APRIL 11, 2010

A rendering of the HB-SIA prototype above a commercial A340 to show comparison of wingspan and scale. kW (10 hp) electric motors and store the solar energy for the night in a 400 kg lithium-ion polymer battery system (25% of the weight of the plane). Click to enlarge. This first flight was for me a very intense moment.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2017

The Toyota Fuel Cell System (TFCS), which was developed for the Mirai fuel cell vehicle (FCV), has been adopted to provide better energy efficiency in comparison with internal combustion engines, as well as to deliver superior environmental performance with no CO 2 emissions or Substances of Concern (SoC) emitted when driving. 77 (26+50+1).

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OCTOBER 4, 2017

Gevo is well positioned to play a role in this growth, as the company believes its ATJ is cost advantaged in comparison to other renewable jet alternatives derived from carbohydrate-based feedstocks.

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JUNE 28, 2012

Various materials, including carbon materials, transition-metal oxides, conducting polymers, and hybrid composites have been widely studied as electrodes for these devices, the team notes. Comparison of cycling performance of (1) and (2) for 3000 cycles at 1.5

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MARCH 31, 2010

liter Theta II engine (169 hp/126 kW at 6,000 rpm and 156 lb-ft/212 N·m of torque at 4,500 rpm); a 6-speed automatic transmission; a 30 kW (151 lb-ft/205 N·m) electric motor; and a lithium-polymer battery pack. lithium polymer battery pack (5.3 Comparison of Mid-size Hybrid Sedans. Lithium polymer batteries offer 1.7

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JUNE 1, 2015

The process begins with conducting hydrogel, a water-based polymer with a spongy texture similar to soft contact lenses. Hydrogel polymers form an interconnected, three-dimensional framework that’s ideal for conducting electricity, Bao said. b) Long-term cycling stability of HPG carbon/polysulfide (3.2

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

Independent analysis commissioned by the Carbon Trust predicts current polymer fuel cell technology will cost $49/kW in automotive applications when manufactured at mass scale (i.e. Our new analysis shows that the future is bright but innovation is essential to unlock the market potential by driving down the costs of new polymer fuel cells.

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AUGUST 18, 2014

The remaining 2% was replaced by polymer. Audi TT Coupé fuel consumption and GHG comparison. Click to enlarge. Weight reduction and intelligent lightweight construction measures also have an impact on the vehicle manufacturing process. Here, it has been possible to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by around 9%, or 800 kilograms (1,763.7

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

The Precourt Institute for Energy, the umbrella organization for energy research and education at Stanford, will fund the following four studies: Nanostructured Polymers for High-Performance Batteries. This project explores the use of specially designed nanostructured polymers to make high-energy, low-cost, flexible and stretchable batteries.

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Broadly, hydrogels are soft networks of polymers and water, such as tofu or jelly. In comparison, the new hydrogel fiber should be able to more precisely target specific cells, said Rao. Our body is also made of hydrogels.

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MAY 2, 2015

Second, the sulfide SE is ductile, exhibiting Young’s moduli in between those of organic polymers and oxide ceramics, which enables intimate contacts with active materials by means of a simple cold pressing procedure. —Nam et al. Credit: ACS, Nam et al. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 21, 2011

mgPt cm -2 ) is shown for comparison (dashed line). The prohibitive cost of platinum for catalyzing the ORR has hampered the widespread use of polymer electrolyte fuel cells. For all intents and purposes, this is a zero-cost catalyst in comparison to platinum, so it directly addresses one of the main barriers to hydrogen fuel cells.

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APRIL 10, 2017

Comparison of costs and MSPs for the DHH pathway with the direct hydrogenolysis pathway. Huber’s approach uses the oxygen already inherent in the biomass to produce high value oxygenated commodity chemicals that can be used to make performance polymer materials such as polyurethanes and polyesters. Source: Click to enlarge.

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MAY 1, 2018

Al 2 O 3 is a commonly used filler in polymer electrolytes, with electrochemical stability and relatively high ionic conductivity. a) Comparison of full state-of-charge curves of the LiNi 0.6 Developing hybrid electrolyte is now considered to be a new strategy to overcome the above challenges. —Xu et al.

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MAY 31, 2018

MRP is easy to incorporate into new or existing formulations, is compatible with multiple polymers and provides a smooth surface appearance on finished products. By comparison, 14% of plastic containers or packages are recovered each year, while the automotive industry has a target of 3.5% recycling rate.

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AUGUST 24, 2016

Comparison of commercially available electric vehicles driving range to recharge time (min) (for a full recharge), abbreviated as MPM (and for use akin to MPG). 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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MAY 25, 2015

By comparison, the average particle size of Pt/C increased from 4.5 Platinum is still considered as the state-of-art for cathode catalyst material in polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEMFC). The average particle size grew from 4.5 nm up to “only” 6–8 nm after 7000 degradation cycles. up to 10–30 nm.

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APRIL 6, 2017

For the next generation of the Audi A8, an intelligent mix of four materials—aluminum, steel, magnesium and carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP)—is being used for the first time in the weight-bearing body structure—more materials than in any of the brand’s previous production models.

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APRIL 2, 2013

Because the CNT electrode contains no polymer binder, the volume change of the active material (S 8 ? By comparison, the maximum energy density of the lithium-ion batteries currently in use is around 250 Wh/kg. The IWS researchers are using binder-free thick film sulfur cathodes based on a carbon structure with carbon nanotubes (CNT).

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APRIL 26, 2012

With this FOA, DOE is seeking packaged solutions for current-generation polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cell systems (5 to 20 kW) fueled by hydrogen with the ability to power a baggage tow tractor with 3,000 to 6,000 pounds (1,362 to 2,722 kg) towing capability for a minimum of 10 hours of continuous operation and 5,000 total hours.

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By comparison, an asynchronous motor’s rotor rotates slower than a synchronous speed. The body and roof of the e-tron GT are made of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP), and the car uses the same multi-material construction philosophy as other Audi vehicles like the A8.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2010

The C 6 to C 8 aromatic hydrocarbons can be high-octane gasoline additives or feedstocks for the chemical and polymer industries. The C 2 to C 4 olefins can also be used directly for polymer synthesis or can be modified to form other products, including alkylated aromatics and longer linear alpha olefins. requires 11.7

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MAY 4, 2009

Comparisons of NO x , CO, soot, and engine brake power using different PS blends with the factory-set injection timings. In the case of PS10 and PS15, poor atomization and incomplete combustion could occur due to the presence of a large number of polymer molecules in the fuel mixture, causing soot emissions to increase. Credit: ACS.

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