By Dan Walker, Ph.D., (formerly with Ilika Technologies, Ltd.) Lithium-ion batteries (LiBs) are the most mature zero-emission technology for automotive applications but have limitations in cycle-life and energy density, with public concern about battery life, driving range and safety issues. Solid-state batteries (SSB) alleviate these issues with intrinsic properties of … [Read more...] about Enabling scale-up of solid-state batteries with R2R slot die, and a look to future coating requirements
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New legislation opens opportunities to scale-up the manufacturing of battery-separator materials
By Jay Baxter, commercial product dir.-Liquid Coating, Davis-Standard With the implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act, there are tremendous resources and incentives that will influence growth of battery and hydrogen-fuel manufacturing in the United States. In addition to grants to install new production in the US, there are … [Read more...] about New legislation opens opportunities to scale-up the manufacturing of battery-separator materials
Ultrasonic drying of recycled-paper products coated and impregnated with biodegradable pulp additive and barrier dispersion
By Gene Plavnik, president, Heat Technologies, Inc. (HTI) Editor’s Note: This technical paper describes tests with single-use, recycled paper-fiber bowls coated and impregnated with biodegradable coatings and impregnated with plant additives. The issues with flexible-paper substrates are common – sustainability and biodegradability. All results are transferable to … [Read more...] about Ultrasonic drying of recycled-paper products coated and impregnated with biodegradable pulp additive and barrier dispersion
Ultrasonic drying of recycled-paper products coated and impregnated with biodegradable pulp additive and barrier dispersion
By Gene Plavnik, president, Heat Technologies, Inc. (HTI) Editor’s Note: This technical paper describes tests with single-use, recycled paper-fiber bowls coated and impregnated with biodegradable coatings and impregnated with plant additives. The issues with flexible-paper substrates are common – sustainability and biodegradability. All results are transferable to … [Read more...] about Ultrasonic drying of recycled-paper products coated and impregnated with biodegradable pulp additive and barrier dispersion