Impact of porous host materials on the compromise of thermochemical energy storage performance

Impact of porous host materials on the compromise of thermochemical energy storage performance 1. Introduction Renewable energy has achieved significant advancements worldwide, with numerous countries making substantial investments in solar, wind, and other sustainable energy sources [1]. However, the intermittent nature of these systems presents challenges to grid stability, emphasizing the critical need for effective …

Fatigue crack growth resistance under superimposed mechanical-environmental loads of virgin and recycled polystyrene using cracked round bar specimens

Fatigue crack growth resistance under superimposed mechanical-environmental loads of virgin and recycled polystyrene using cracked round bar specimens 1. Introduction European regulations on plastic recycling are part of a broader legislative framework aimed at promoting a circular economy, reducing waste, and minimizing environmental impacts [[1], [2], [3]]. A key regulation in this context is the …

Cathay Biotech to showcase thermoplastic bio-based composite materials (BioPPA-CFRT) at 2025 JEC World_Cathay Biotech Inc.All Rights Reserved

Cathay Biotech to showcase thermoplastic bio-based composite materials (BioPPA-CFRT) at 2025 JEC World_Cathay Biotech Inc.All Rights Reserved The global composite materials industry’s attention will soon be focused on the JEC World 2025 exhibition, which will be held from March 4th to 6th at the Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre in France. At this highly anticipated …

From Waste to Industrial Raw Materials

From Waste to Industrial Raw Materials With rising energy costs, dwindling resources, and growing volumes of trash, humanity has a waste problem. Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have created a new development platform for a more sustainable circular economy: the Carbon Cycle Lab (CCLab). Their research includes a project for chemical recycling …

Portable sensor devices based on multifunctional framework materials: Recent advances for food safety assurance by on-site detection

Portable sensor devices based on multifunctional framework materials: Recent advances for food safety assurance by on-site detection 1. Introduction Food safety is crucial to human health and social stability. With social progress, it has emerged as one of the most prominent public health issues worldwide. Improper food handling can lead to serious hygiene risks. Therefore, …

Exclusive: Startup combines physics with AI to discover new green materials ’10x faster’

Exclusive: Startup combines physics with AI to discover new green materials ’10x faster’ AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, or DeepSeek have radically disrupted the way we access and generate information. However, these systems are general — they are jacks of all trades but masters of none.  Increasingly, though, scientists are training AI to solve very …

Noroo Paint Achieves Milestone in Advanced Materials for Batteries and Hydrogen Energy

Noroo Paint Achieves Milestone in Advanced Materials for Batteries and Hydrogen Energy Noroo Paint Achieves Milestone in Advanced Materials for Batteries and Hydrogen Energy Noroo Paint, a prominent player in the paint industry, has announced a significant milestone in its strategic shift towards the materials business, particularly in the secondary battery and renewable energy sectors. …

Sustainable Strategies for Converting Organic, Electronic, and Plastic Waste From Municipal Solid Waste Into Functional Materials

Sustainable Strategies for Converting Organic, Electronic, and Plastic Waste From Municipal Solid Waste Into Functional Materials This Perspective highlights sustainable strategies to convert municipal solid waste into functional materials. It discusses innovative methods to transform organic waste into carbon materials, plastic and metal wastes into metal–organic frameworks. It includes precious metals’ recovery using green hydrometallurgy. …

Thermal performance and ageing effects to model the life cycle assessment of heat-protective thermal insulation materials in pipe systems

Thermal performance and ageing effects to model the life cycle assessment of heat-protective thermal insulation materials in pipe systems 1. Introduction The construction sector has recently garnered significant attention to their energy usage due to rising energy costs and consumptions [1]. In this context, reducing heat loss from pipe systems is essential for optimizing the …

Angeloni Group ed Herambiente: assieme per crescere nella fibra di carbonio riciclata

Angeloni Group ed Herambiente: assieme per crescere nella fibra di carbonio riciclata Presentato al JEC Forum di Parigi un accordo all’insegna dell’economia circolare, destinato a espandere in settori ad alta tecnologia l’utilizzo di fibre di carbonio riciclate, costruendo veri e propri cicli chiusi di recupero fra cliente, produttore e riciclatore Più circolarità nei settori high-tech …

Synthesis of novel high-performance all-biobased wood flame retardant materials using phytic acid and β-cyclodextrin

Synthesis of novel high-performance all-biobased wood flame retardant materials using phytic acid and β-cyclodextrin Wood, as an indispensable component of our daily lives, has been widely applied due to its excellent acoustic properties, easy processability, and renewable nature [1], [2], [3]. However, the inherent flammability of wood often poses a significant challenge, causing potential property …

Europe – New battery related waste codes will boost circular management of batteries and their critical raw materials

Europe – New battery related waste codes will boost circular management of batteries and their critical raw materials Europe – New battery related waste codes will boost circular management of batteries and their critical raw materials The change to the list, which provides common terminology for classifying waste across the EU, will pave the way …

Innovation in high-quality materials to support better housing: NPC deputy

Innovation in high-quality materials to support better housing: NPC deputy (ECNS) — China needs to prioritize the construction of high-quality housing by integrating advanced, eco-friendly, and intelligent materials, said Peng Shou, a deputy to the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC) and an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, on Wednesday. Peng noted that China’s …

Creating Sustainable Smart Polymers: The Future of Zero-Waste Materials

Creating Sustainable Smart Polymers: The Future of Zero-Waste Materials Plastics are indispensable materials in modern society, utilized extensively across various industries and everyday applications due to their lightweight nature, durability, and adaptability. However, this reliance comes at a significant environmental cost, with the world generating an astonishing 52 million tons of plastic waste each year. …

Pyridine dicarboxylic acid derived polyesters: prospects for developing safe, circular and sustainable materials

Pyridine dicarboxylic acid derived polyesters: prospects for developing safe, circular and sustainable materials Introduction Aromatics such as benzene, toluene, xylene (BTX), and similar structured chemicals are primarily used in bulk application areas including coatings and paint, engineering plastics, polymers and rubber, and packaging. These base chemicals alone account for over 40% of the total volume …