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1 week ago | 
azom.com | Lexie Corner |Ibtisam Abbasi
Reviewed by Lexie CornerIndustry and government efforts to transition away from fossil fuels are driving a sharp increase in demand for electric vehicle (EV) batteries. However, several challenges remain. These include concerns about battery reliability, supply chain limitations, environmental risks tied to raw materials, and high production costs. This article outlines key issues and recent developments in the EV battery sector.
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4 weeks ago | 
azonano.com | Lexie Corner |Ibtisam Abbasi
Reviewed by Lexie CornerNanomaterials have long been promoted as breakthrough technologies, offering solutions for everything from targeted drug delivery to advanced batteries. But not every promising material makes it past the lab. Despite strong early results, some nanomaterials have struggled to meet the demands of real-world use, whether due to cost, manufacturing challenges, health concerns, or limited performance outside controlled settings.
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1 month ago | 
azom.com | Lexie Corner |Ibtisam Abbasi
Reviewed by Lexie CornerOver the past decade, efforts to achieve carbon-neutral operations have emphasized renewable and sustainable energy sources. These sources, however, often produce power inconsistently, making it challenging to integrate them into existing energy grids. Energy storage systems are used to regulate this power supply, and Vanadium redox flow batteries (VRFBs) have been proposed as one such method to support grid integration.
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1 month ago | 
azonano.com | Lexie Corner |Ibtisam Abbasi
Reviewed by Lexie CornerMaintaining soil health is critical for water regulation, pollutant filtration, nutrient cycling, and long-term agricultural productivity.1 To support these functions, researchers are exploring novel materials that can enhance soil structure and performance. Image Credit: William Edge/Shutterstock.comCarbon nanotubes (CNTs) are one material that is gaining attention.
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2 months ago | 
azom.com | Lexie Corner |Ibtisam Abbasi
Reviewed by Lexie CornerCatalysts are substances that speed up chemical reactions or allow them to occur at lower temperatures or pressures.1 When catalysts are used to control and enhance reactions, the process is called catalysis.
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2 months ago | 
azooptics.com | Lexie Corner |Ibtisam Abbasi
Reviewed by Lexie CornerInterferometry is a technique that combines light waves to produce interference patterns, which can be analyzed to measure distances, shapes, and surface features with extreme precision.1 Thanks to its ability to deliver high resolution and detect very small changes, interferometry has become essential for advancing astronomy.
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2 months ago | 
azonano.com | Lexie Corner |Ibtisam Abbasi
Reviewed by Lexie CornerNanomaterials are materials with at least one dimension smaller than 100 nanometres (about 100,000 times thinner than a human hair). Because of their tiny size, they have unique properties that can be useful in many industries.1However, without proper regulation, nanomaterials could pose risks to human health and the environment. A clear and consistent set of global rules is needed to manage these risks while supporting innovation and safe development.
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2 months ago | 
azom.com | Lexie Corner |Ibtisam Abbasi
Reviewed by Lexie CornerSuperconducting energy storage systems store energy using the principles of superconductivity. This is where electrical current can flow without resistance at very low temperatures. Image Credit: Anamaria Mejia/Shutterstock.comThese systems offer high-efficiency, fast-response energy storage, and are gaining attention for grid stabilization, high-power applications, and renewable energy integration. The concept is not new.
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2 months ago | 
azooptics.com | Lexie Corner |Ibtisam Abbasi
Reviewed by Lexie CornerOptical technology is driving innovation across key sectors, from aerospace and defense to biomedical engineering and digital manufacturing. This article highlights five of the most promising developments in optical science in 2025.
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2 months ago | 
azonano.com | Lexie Corner |Ibtisam Abbasi
Reviewed by Lexie CornerThe aviation and aerospace industry demands extreme precision and stringent safety standards, with various filtration systems playing a crucial role in protecting passengers and ensuring optimal aircraft performance.1 Systems such as air filters, hydraulic and fluid filters, environmental control systems (ECS), and water recycling units are all essential for safe and efficient operation.
