by Ingrid Fadelli | Jul 17, 2023 | Energy & Green Tech, TECHXPLORE
Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries, rechargeable batteries that can store energy via the reversible reduction of lithium ions, are among the most widespread battery technologies, due to their remarkable performance and extended life cycle. Many existing and emerging...
by Ingrid Fadelli | Jul 17, 2023 | Energy & Green Tech, Engineering, TECHXPLORE
Proton-exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) are a promising energy solution for reducing carbon emissions in the transport sector. As suggested by their name, these cells contain a proton-conducting membrane based on polymer materials that serves as an electrolyte....
by Ingrid Fadelli | Jul 17, 2023 | Engineering, Robotics, TECHXPLORE
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, have already proved to be highly promising for tackling numerous real-world problems, for instance allowing users to take aerial images, monitor remote or natural environments, deliver parcels, or assisting...
by Ingrid Fadelli | Jul 17, 2023 | Electronics & Semiconductors, Hi Tech & Innovation, TECHXPLORE
Engineers have been trying to devise increasingly efficient and low-cost methods to fabricate electronic components and devices on a large-scale. Recently, some studies explored the possibilities of creating electronics using solution processing techniques, which...
by Ingrid Fadelli | Jul 17, 2023 | MEDICALXPRESS, Neuroscience, Parkinson's & Movement Disorders
Endogenous cannabinoids, also known as endocannabinoids, are neurotransmitters (i.e., chemical messengers naturally produced by the body) that transmit specific signals from one neuron to another. These neurotransmitters are known to support several vital...
