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Scientists Develop Alloys That Can Withstand Extreme Low Temperatures

Scientists Develop Alloys That Can Withstand Extreme Low Temperatures

SEOUL, July 12 (Korea Bizwire) – A group of South Korean scientists have developed high-strength and high-entropy alloys that can withstand temperatures as low as minus 196 degrees Celsius, the ICT ministry said Wednesday, a finding that can have various industrial applications. The team led by Kim Hyung-seob at Pohang University of Science and Technology developed [...]

Samsung Electronics Doubles Lithium-ion Battery Capacity with Graphene

Samsung Electronics Doubles Lithium-ion Battery Capacity with Graphene

SEOUL, June 26 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics has developed a breakthrough technology doubling the capacity of lithium-ion batteries with silicon carbide-free graphene coating, which could bring significant changes to mobile devices and electric cars. Firstly commercialized in 1991, the capacity of lithium-ion batteries has increased only twofold in more than 20 years with a limitation in [...]

Korean Researchers Synthesize Graphene-Beating Multifunctional 2D Crystal

Korean Researchers Synthesize Graphene-Beating Multifunctional 2D Crystal

SEOUL, March 9 (Korea Bizwire) — A Korean research team has synthesized a new multifunctional 2D ordered crystal structure, designated as C2N-h2D crystal, that exhibits more enhanced electrical features than those of graphene. The new crystal can be applied in diverse areas that are not suitable for graphene, such as energy storage, catalysis and life [...]