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Higher reliability, improved performance, and reduced costs: the expected benefits of automation have made it one of the most important industrial trends. Automation in production is so widespread now that robots, artificial intelligence, and machine learning are an integral part … Weiterlesen …

For some time now we have seen an increase in demand for energy storage systems and, more recently, to power wearable, electronic devices. As a consequence, numerous researchers around the world have been searching for safe, long-lasting, rechargeable batteries. The … Weiterlesen …

Plastic has become an indispensable part of our everyday life. We use it as packaging, clothing, sports equipment, toys, electronic components, and many other applications. The global production and consumption of plastics has literally exploded in recent decades, as has … Weiterlesen …

Fusion technology promises nothing less than clean and sustainable energy for future generations, but its implementation is still decades away. Thus, research and development for fusion as a carbon-neutral energy source is an intense, worldwide pursuit. The topic of materials … Weiterlesen …

Onboard the International Space Station (ISS), one liter of water costs more than 10,000 Euros. The inhabitants therefore use water cycle with the aid of a water recovery system, an on-board sewage treatment unit that recovers water from the astronauts’ … Weiterlesen …

The ring of fire is a volcanic belt that surrounds the Pacific Ocean on three sides where about 90% of the world’s earthquakes occur. Earthquake-proof houses can protect the people in this area, however, earthquake-proof construction is complicated and accordingly … Weiterlesen …

Ionic liquids have emerged as a novel class of chemical compound for the development of advanced materials with outstanding potential applications. Although ionic liquids were discovered as early as 1914, it was only in the last two decades that they … Weiterlesen …

Ways of sustainable transport on the seas Around 90 % of the world’s goods are currently transported by ships causing nearly 3 % of total global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. This makes it one of the largest polluters in the transport industry, … Weiterlesen …

Life on earth depends on the sun, it is our planet’s energy source, harnessed either directly through solar technology or indirectly as it influences wind, waves, and the growth of biomaterials we use as fuel. As the world aims to … Weiterlesen …

The lithium-ion battery has revolutionized the electronics industry due to its high energy density. However, an even higher energy density and faster charging times would be desirable for electric vehicles to accelerate the change from combustion engine to more sustainable … Weiterlesen …