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Controlling redox reactions during spark plasma sintering is key to designing denser, more stable steel-spinel composites for high-temp applications. https://t.co/WjZcymdjXS
Asian economies along the Belt and Road are synchronizing mineral resources, trade, and economic growth like never before. t ππ
https://t.co/6PdLwDrDg6 #BeltAndRoad#MineralTrade#EconomicGrowth@HSScomms
π«π¬ Can solar cells be both highly efficient and non-toxic? Lead-free perovskites are proving it's possible, with tin-based designs hitting 17% efficiency and promising safer, sustainable energy. https://t.co/EgVmXFlqZV #Solar#SustainableEnergy@CommsMaterials
π Machine learning uncovers hidden risks in global mineral supply chains critical for the clean energy transition. Which minerals are most at risk and why? https://t.co/sPjfWJlpjj #MachineLearning#CleanEnergy#SupplyChain@CommsEarth
China's graphite export tweaks don't just shift supply - they send shockwaves through entire global industries. How will your supply chain be affected? ππ
https://t.co/WMHle0YKay #Graphite#GlobalTrade@HSScomms
Diamonds just unlocked a new quantum trick: scientists have created tunable superconducting 'puddles' inside structurally perfect diamond. πβ‘οΈ
https://t.co/zKW75JZoLd #QuantumMaterials#Superconductivity#Diamond@PNASNews
π€π§ͺ Meet Qumus: an embodied AI that's not just thinking but doing science - building graphene transistors and correcting lab errors on its own. https://t.co/vXhW5p1PDv #AI#QuantumMaterials@arxiv
Methanol fuel cells could power the next clean energy revolution: liquid fuel convenience, cleaner electricity, portable and transport-ready. π¬β‘
https://t.co/Vp2nXx4t7b #CleanEnergy#Methanol#FuelCells
New grounded metamaterials stay mechanically precise even after dramatic shape shifts! Stability + programmability could revolutionize adaptive robotics, sensing, and aerospace. π§π€
https://t.co/pM4Eex9ZRF #Metamaterials#AdaptiveDesign#Robotics@NatureComms
Can yesterday's EVs and wind turbines fuel tomorrow's clean energy? β»οΈπ A new report reveals how UK recycling could power its critical minerals future - but only with strategic investment. https://t.co/V10m3qKKcC #NetZero#CriticalMinerals@BritGeoSurvey
π 3D printing is revolutionizing lithium batteries - think safer and smarter cells designed with AI and custom microstructures. π https://t.co/IWP1C6Aqfm #3DPrinting#EnergyStorage#Batteries
π³ The race for clean energy could mean tough choices: future nickel demand may threaten tropical biodiversity hotspots, as mining expands into high-conservation forests and coastal zones. https://t.co/tSOmpmbBIG #Nickel#Mining#CleanEnergy#Biodiversity
Can smart geothermal systems end diesel reliance in remote communities? SHIEG tech blends geothermal, renewables, and smart controls for resilient, low-carbon power. π±β‘ https://t.co/Y1vcKBlSr2 #GeothermalEnergy#CleanTech#Energy
π¬ What if lattice defects could make materials stronger? Triply-twinned metamaterials turn flaws into a formula for ultra-strong, lightweight structures. https://t.co/VzleELZmcx #MaterialsScience#AdditiveManufacturing
πΏScientists are using leaf vein networks to build compostable circuits and transparent electrodes, slashing carbon footprints. https://t.co/nLWjIQbNC2 #SustainableTech
Water makes up 60-80% of most cosmetics. Waterless formulas are revolutionizing how products are made, offering more concentrated, stable, and eco-friendly options. https://t.co/PEYTmFwOJa
Neural-network emulator TEGNet predicts thermoelectric generator performance with >99 % accuracy in just 0.01 % of the usual time - making rapid, data-driven design possible. https://t.co/cgv31EUw7D
Fom 304 and 316 stainless steel to duplex and high-performance alloys, how composition affects corrosion resistance, strength, cost, and long-term performance is critical to engineering.
Read more: https://t.co/QzIEtzm4Ez
New review says the key to success in solid oxide cells is mastering defects, interfaces, and microstructure - not just new materials.
https://t.co/MEb5CIKiDA