Recycling energy storage devices
Recycling of electrochemical or energy storage devices (ESDs) may involve recovering valuable materials from end-of-life batteries or production rejects.
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Assistive technology on the move
The design of passenger vehicles has largely remained unchanged despite, for example, difficulties faced by elderly or disabled
Nanostructured materials for batteries
In most commercially available lithium-ion batteries, the anode is typically a copper foil coated with a mixture of graphite powder and a polymer…
A method of welding superalloys
High gamma prime superalloys exhibit excellent mechanical properties and corrosion-resistance at elevated temperatures
Flexible solar generators for satellites
Flexible solar generators used in satellites are often made up of photovoltaic (PV) cells attached to flexible supports. This can aid the compactness…
Construction block with photovoltaic device
Transparent blocks used in buildings to form internal partitions or sections of external walls that allow the transmission of light, are typically made…
A surface-sterilising light fixture
Worktop surfaces, including those in kitchens that are easily contaminated, are usually cleaned using antibacterial chemicals. Such chemicals can be harsh
Innovations in sport
In October 2021, Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. was granted European patent EP3744778B1 designating the UK, titled Golf Ball Rubber Composition and Golf Ball…
Determining hydrocarbon in geological samples
Geochemical techniques for analysing the distribution of free and sorbed (absorbed or adsorbed) hydrocarbon compounds (HCs) in shale
Expansive cement for borehole applications
Cement used in downhole applications is susceptible to shrinkage during and after setting, causing small gaps known as ‘microannuli’ at interfaces
Testing a blowout preventer in an oil or gas well
A blowout preventer (BOP) is a mechanical device used to seal an oil or gas well in the event of an uncontrolled fluid…
Fuel compositions from mixed solid waste
Pyrolysis and gasification are thermal treatments used in waste-to-energy processes for releasing energy in solid waste streams. However, most plants
Porous materials with nanocellulose fibres
Nanocellulose fibrils (CNF) are generally produced from wood pulps by refining, grinding or homogenisation processes. The type of wood
Bandage monitoring device
Certain medical conditions are characterised based on changing physiological properties, such as blood glucose concentration
Head-wearable air purifiers
Face masks, including air-purifying respirators and dust masks, are worn by users to minimise their exposure to air pollution
Variable focus fluid-filled lenses
Variable focus lenses for eyewear include a fluid-filled cavity that is bound in part by a deformable plastic membrane. Adjusting the volume of…
Wood-free fibre paperboard packaging
Pulp derived from fast-growing trees such as pine has traditionally been the raw material used in manufacturing paperboard packaging
Ionic conductors for energy storage devices
The need for high energy density lithium-ion cells has placed increasing demand on the performance of separators – located between two electrodes as…
Caesium iodide materials
The high resolution and contrast required in X-ray scintillation imaging is achieved using high-contrast imaging transducers made by coating a substrate with a…
Rechargeable power cells
Rechargeable batteries are typically lithium-ion (Li-ion) based and suitable for powering small devices. The charge capacity of a Li-ion battery is directly proportional…
Bio-based repair method for concrete
The corrosion of reinforcement in deteriorating concrete structures is widely encountered, posing a major limitation on their durability.
Energy recovery unit for a vehicle exhaust system
Thermoelectric generators (TEGs) incorporated into vehicle exhaust systems can harness waste heat from exhaust gas by converting heat energy into electrical energy via…
Ice test devices
Ice formation on an aircraft structure may increase its weight or alter its aerodynamic properties. Any ice breaking off may damage the structure…
Biodegradable vascular filter
Vascular filters are needed for trauma, orthopaedic and neurosurgery patients and those with medical conditions requiring bed rest due to the increased likelihood…
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