Nanotechnology
Researchers at the Faculty of Metals Engineering and Industrial Computer Science, AGH University of Krakow, have published a study on the morphological patterns, crystalline structures, and thermal stability of solidified Au-Ge nanoparticles. The investigation, funded by the National Science Centre, Poland, aimed to understand the effects of size on phase
Nanotechnology
Researchers at Fudan University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China, have made significant strides in understanding the dynamic phase structures of ultrasmall alloy nanoparticles. According to a study published in Angewandte Chemie International Edition, the ability to control phase structures and surface sites of these nanoparticles is crucial for
Nanotechnology
Researchers from Nagoya University have made a significant discovery in the field of nanotechnology, specifically in the development of nanozymes. By creating a highly efficient mesoporous medium-entropy alloy (m-MEA) nanozyme, the team has successfully enhanced peroxidase-like activity, paving the way for improved immunoassay applications. This breakthrough has the potential to
Batteries
Researchers at the Huazhong University of Science and Technology have made a significant breakthrough in sustainability research, developing an anode-free battery with greatly improved cycle life. The innovative technology, which utilizes a surface-functionalized alloy foil to release active lithium, has been shown to prolong the cycle life of the battery
Batteries
Researchers from the Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) have made significant strides in the development of zinc-air batteries, an innovative solution for improving energy efficiency. According to the study, the project's primary goal was to find a way to decrease the charge voltage and enhance energy
Batteries
Researchers from the Ocean University of China have made a significant breakthrough in the development of lithium metal batteries, a crucial step towards creating more efficient and sustainable energy storage systems. The team, led by Xinbin Li, has created a novel Mg-Li-Cu alloy anode that exhibits exceptional stability, reversibility, and
Batteries
Researchers at Jishou University in China have developed a novel 3D N-doped double-walled hollow carbon spheres/nanotube CoNi alloy hybrid (CoNi-NC/DLHCs) that exhibits efficient bifunctional catalytic performance for rechargeable zinc-air batteries. The study, published in the Journal of Alloys and Compounds, presents a promising solution to the pressing need
Technical institutes
Research conducted by scientists at the Guangdong University of Technology has led to a significant advancement in rechargeable zinc-air batteries (ZABs). By developing a novel bifunctional electrocatalyst with a nitrogen-doped carbon-coated FeCo alloy core, the team achieved remarkable performance in both oxygen reduction and evolution reactions. This breakthrough has the
Technical institutes
Researchers from Xi'an University of Technology have made significant strides in improving the friction and wear properties of alloys using laser texturing technology. The study, funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, Aeronautical Science Foundation of China, and Key Research And Development Projects of Shaanxi Province,
Technical institutes
Researchers from the K.N. Toosi University of Technology have made significant discoveries about the properties of tantalum (Ta) and its alloys, which are widely used in various industries, including electronics, dental implants, aerospace, and nuclear industries. The study, published in Scientific Reports, highlights the challenges associated with Ta-based materials,
Technical institutes
Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have conducted a study on designing alloys with a disordered body-centered-cubic (BCC) A2 crystal structure within the refractory high-entropy alloy (RHEA) system Ta-Mo-Cr-Ti-Al. The study utilized equilibrium calculations, microstructure analysis, and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) to predict alloy compositions with a dominant
Technical institutes
A recent study conducted by Lijun Chen of the Yingkou Institute of Technology has shed light on the influence of the declination angle of the indenter on the nanoindentation of TiAl alloy. Using molecular dynamics simulation, the researchers modeled the TiAl alloy and analyzed the effects of the declination angle
