Origin of fast charging in hard carbon anodes

Transport electrification and grid storage hinge largely on fast-charging capabilities of Li- and Na-ion batteries, but anodes such as graphite with plating issues drive the scientific focus towards anodes with slopped storage potentials. Here we report fast charging of ampere-hour-level full Na-ion batteries within about 9 minutes for...

Integrated CO₂ capture and reduction catalysis: Role of γ-Al₂O₃ support, unique state of potassium and synergy with copper

Carbon dioxide capture and reduction (CCR) process emerges as an efficient catalytic strategy for CO₂ capture and conversion to valuable chemicals. K-promoted Cu/Al₂O₃ catalysts exhibited promising CO₂ capture efficiency and highly selective conversion to syngas (CO + H₂). The dynamic...

Fast-charge high-voltage layered cathodes for sodium-ion batteries

Sodium-ion batteries have not only garnered substantial attention for grid-scale energy storage owing to the higher abundance of sodium compared with lithium, but also present the possibility of fast charging because of the inherently higher sodium-ion mobility. However, it remains a phenomenal challenge to achieve a combination of these...

Chemical vapor deposition of silicon carbide on alumina ultrafiltration membranes for filtration of microemulsions

Worldwide, a considerable amount of oily wastewater is generated, with oil droplets from 2 to 200 nm that are difficult to separate because of their size and colloidal stability. This study presents a novel approach for effectively separating microemulsions via cubic silicon carbide (3C-SiC)-coated alumina (Al2O3) membranes fabricated based on...

Selective Hydrocracking of Waste Polyolefins toward Gasoline-Range Liquid Fuels via Tandem Catalysis over a Cerium-Promoted Pt/HY Catalyst

Upcycling of waste plastics into value-added chemicals and fuels represents a promising orientation toward a more sustainable chemical industry. We present a selective process for hydrocracking waste polyolefins into a spectrum of branched gasoline-range C_5-12 hydrocarbons, utilizing a cerium-promoted Pt/HY as a metal-acid...

Develop an interface for model-informed prototyping of HAI interactions

As AI technology continues to advance, there's a growing need to integrate it into UX design. However, AI's unique characteristics do not seamlessly align with current design tools and mastering the technical aspects for designers is a significant challenge. The project goal is to develop a tool based on a developed semi-formal representation...

Exploring the Digital Evolution: Case Study of Bagnoregio’s Historical Significance and Media Impact

In line with the rapidly growing role of social media in shaping public perceptions of and attitudes towards heritage sites, this study is timely to scrutinize the influence of social media on how people perceive historical heritage with a special emphasis on Bagnoregio, Italy. Through investigating the interaction between modern values and...

SowGrowConnect: Circular Delta 2050: Sowing the seeds for a zero-emission society through a locally-oriented, knowledge-based greenhouse horticulture

The Dutch greenhouse industry contributing 19% of the national carbon emissions, highlights its significant role in the ever-increasing environmental, social, and political challenges developing from climate change. Geopolitical tensions including the war in Ukraine and the Covid-19 pandemic, coupled with resource scarcity and a world population...