Two battery manufacturers in China are to ramp up production of graphene nanotube dispersions. The graphene nanotubes will allow them to use fast-charging, increase energy density and reduce costs in the mass production of Li-ion battery cells, according to the company that developed the nanotechnology, OCSiAl, headquartered in Luxembourg.
The US biotech sector has seen major upheaval and contraction over the first half of 2022, which is only just beginning to reverse. The pace and the numbers of employees affected over such a short period has been described as unprecedented by many observers.
A study has found significant variability in the mineral content of plant-based beverages – for example, soya-based versus almond-based drinks – and even between brands of the same type of product.
Researchers have proposed retrofitting railcars for the direct capture and compression of CO2. The harvesting would rely solely on the train’s regenerative braking energy and onboard solar with no external charging requirements (Joule, doi: 10.1016/j.joule.2022.06.025).
A carbon dot-based ‘e-nose’ for detecting bacteria has been repurposed as a sensor for monitoring nanoplastics in air. It can identify the types, amounts and sizes of plastic pollutants.
Global wheat yields are half what they could be, according to an evaluation of untapped genetic potential. This yield potential is what could be achieved with genetic improvements.
About 13% of global calories came out of production when Russian and Ukrainian borders shut down. The Russia-Ukraine war has put pressure on farmers globally to produce more crops to make up for a gap in supply left by the two countries. As prices of wheat, fuel and fertiliser rise, the total costs for farmers have been increasing.
The latest business digest for C&I Issue 9 2022 with all the latest mergers and acquisitions in the chemical industry.
Researchers have invented a tiny fingertip sensor capable of measuring lithium levels in sweat in as little as 30 seconds, according to research presented at the Fall 2022 meeting of the American Chemical Society.