Large inventory of industrial new materials

1. Scientists Develop Explosion-Proof, Fire-Resistant Water-Based Lithium Batteries

A breakthrough in battery technology has been made by a team of Chinese scientists from the University of Maryland. They have developed a water-based lithium-ion battery that not only meets the voltage requirements for home electronics like laptops but also eliminates the risks of fire and explosion. This innovation could significantly improve safety standards in consumer electronics and pave the way for more sustainable energy storage solutions.

2. South Korea Develops Self-Powered Nanowires

Researchers at Hanyang University in South Korea have created nanowires capable of generating electricity when stretched or twisted. These nanowires are made by circularly winding carbon nanotubes and then twisting them in an electrolyte to reduce their volume. The results show that just 19.2 milligrams of these nanowires can power a 2.3V green LED lamp, with a pulling speed of 30 times per second. One kilogram of the material can generate up to 250 watts of power, opening new possibilities for energy harvesting technologies.

3. World's First 2500mm Polarizer Production Line to Be Established in Kunshan

Qimei Materials has announced a licensing agreement with Nitto Denko Co., Ltd. for polarizer technology. The collaboration will see the construction of the world’s first 2,500mm-wide polarizer production line in Kunshan. Expected to start trial production in the first quarter of 2019, this project marks a significant step forward in the display industry. The technical license is valid for five years, and the company aims to achieve full-scale production capacity soon.

4. Ultra-Flexible and Highly Sensitive Electronic Skin

Scientists have developed a flexible electronic skin with high sensitivity by uniformly mixing graphite nanosheets with elastic polymers. Using a coating method, they produced a composite film that was then packaged into a thin, flexible electronic skin, measuring only 40 micrometers in thickness. This material can respond effectively under various stress and strain conditions, making it ideal for use in wearable electronics and medical monitoring devices. Its potential applications span across robotics, healthcare, and smart textiles.