Robert Bird

Dec 24, 2024 | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Huyen Tran |Caroline Dix |Robert Bird |Sanjeev Chunilal |Tim Brighton |John Reynolds | +3 more

To the Editor, Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is an autoimmune disorder associated with the production of autoantibodies directed against platelet glycoprotein complexes, resulting in both accelerated destruction of platelets and a relative reduction in platelet production. In adults, the majority of the acute cases respond to initial steroid therapy, but 50% relapse by 6 months and an additional 25% relapse beyond 1 year [1].

Feb 15, 2023 | cas.org | Robert Bird

New advances in recycling of lithium-ion batteriesGlobal demand for lithium-ion batteries is growing exponentially and critical inflection points are forecasted as demand may even exceed supplies of key battery components and raw materials. The global electric car market is projected to grow to $858B by 2027, powered by lithium-ion batteries. Yet only 5% of lithium-ion batteries are thought to be recycled globally.