Could thermoplastic frames be the future of the bike industry?
Focus Bikes has paused its thermoplastic carbon frame project after Belgian partner Rein4ced went bankrupt. The recyclable frames were set for a limited 2026 release.
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SK On Develops CNT Powder Process to Reduce LFP Costs, Wins Top Prize at Future Event
SK On has created a process to replace costly carbon nanotube paste with powder in LFP battery cathodes, reducing production costs.
Infrared-heated robot creates stronger carbon fiber composites
Researchers demonstrated improved mechanical properties in carbon fiber-polycarbonate composites using infrared-assisted automated fiber placement, highlighting its potential for semi-structural applications in aerospace and automotive industries.
Graphene-backed nickel cobalt oxide composite doubles as supercapacitor
Researchers created a hybrid electrode with nickel cobalt oxide and cadmium oxide on reduced graphene oxide, achieving 2700 coulombs per gram in charge storage for supercapacitors.
Dopamine-glued graphene oxide membranes achieve 99% pure hydrogen
Researchers at the Federal University of Uberlândia developed a graphene oxide membrane achieving 99.04% hydrogen purity from mixed gas feeds, using a polydopamine primer on ceramic fibers.
New guide ranks top methylene blue adsorbents
Researchers have developed a new screening guide to rank methylene blue adsorbents, highlighting biochar's estimated production cost of approximately 0.5 dollars per kilogram.
Turning CO2 into ultrafast battery anodes with 3D graphene
Researchers developed a one-step method to convert CO2 into 3D graphene with a tunable structure, achieving over 200 mAh/g at 150C in lithium-ion battery anodes.
Carbon nanofiber inks convert cotton fabric into n-type thermoelectric
Researchers at the University of Minho demonstrated that Pyrograf III carbon nanofiber inks can transform cotton fabric into n-type thermoelectric textiles, achieving a conductivity of 35.4 siemens per meter.
Zinc-air battery achieves 98% efficiency and 820-hour lifespan with new graphene catalyst
Researchers in China have developed a fluorinated graphene catalyst that boosts zinc-air battery efficiency to 98% and extends operational life to over 820 hours.
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