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Future electronic applications, such as electric cars, power grids, and maybe even robotics, will require powerful batteries. In this arena, the rechargeable lithium metal battery is a true powerhouse compared to the more commonly used lithium-ion battery. But it has … Weiterlesen …

Our sense of smell has many functions, for example, it facilitates our choice of partner, helped us identify dangers in the wild, smell fire, and determine if food has spoiled. On average, humans can distinguish between 2,000 and 4,000 different … Weiterlesen …

Freshwater withdrawals have tripled over the last 50 years and demand for freshwater is increasing by 64 billion cubic meters a year. The world’s population is growing by roughly 80 million people each year and changes in lifestyles and eating … Weiterlesen …

After Israeli scientists attracted worldwide interest by engineering a heart that matches the cellular and anatomical properties of the patient, the chemical group, Wacker, announced new benchmarks in the field of multimedia printing at the K2019 fair with a 3D silicone model of a … Weiterlesen …

The global market for adhesives for 2019 is estimated at $50 billion. That’s a lot of glue. With numerous applications in various industries, adhesives have become practically indispensable for today’s modern life. However, in recent years there has been a … Weiterlesen …

Adhesives are playing an increasingly important role in the processing industry, as well as in traditional handicraft. In almost every area of application, adhesives are now successfully supplementing or replacing the conventional methods of joining parts, such as welding, riveting, … Weiterlesen …

Rust is the corrosion product that is produced from iron or steel by oxidation with oxygen in the presence of water. The weathering of iron materials into rust causes damages and costs of billions of dollars worldwide as it is … Weiterlesen …

Electric drivetrains with fuel cells are expected to be part of future low-emission mobility, especially for larger and long-range commercial vehicles. However, current fuel cells, such as the hydrogen fuel cell, are expensive to produce, as their designs use costly materials. To … Weiterlesen …

Batteries are undoubtedly an essential factor both for the envisaged energy transition and for the mobility of the future. Thus, scientists at the the Fraunhofer Institute for Material and Beam Technology IWS have developed an innovative process for the cost-efficient production of … Weiterlesen …

Hype and interest in the Moon is growing again, partly thanks to a very special anniversary coming up this weekend. On 13 September 1959, nearly 60 years ago, the Soviet Union’s Luna 2 mission successfully reached the surface of the … Weiterlesen …