A safer, nonflammable battery electrolyte exists, but self-assembly flaw is holding it back

Many important technologies, from handheld phones to medical devices and transportation vehicles, rely on rechargeable ...
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New polymer design reduces fire risk in lithium batteries, boosts ion flow

Researchers have identified a key flaw in safer battery materials that limits how efficiently ...
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Algorithm offers unprecedented insight into copolymer block-length distributions

Analytical chemistry researchers at the University of Amsterdam's Van 't Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences (HIMS) have developed a novel algorithm that significantly improves the analysis of ...
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What’s the Difference Between Polypropylene Types?

Polypropylene (PP) is a rigid crystalline thermoplastic used in everyday objects. There are various types of PP available: homopolymer, copolymer, impact, etc. Its mechanical, physical, and chemical ...