Scientists Improve Americium Extraction with Radiation-Resistant Materials Scientists use resin-filled columns to recover the isotope americium-241 (Am-241) from plutonium waste for commercial use. During this extraction process, the resin is exposed to harsh conditions including high radiation and strong acids.
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Scientists Discover How Light Unlocks the Power of Nickel Catalysts A team of scientists has unraveled how light and a previously unknown form of certain nickel-based catalysts together unlock and preserve reactivity. This research could potentially advance the use of abundant nickel in place of more expensive palladium in industrial chemistry.
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Euro PM2025 Congress & Exhibition Press Release – July 2025 The European Powder Metallurgy Congress is held in Europe annually, and is an essential destination for the international PM community to meet its suppliers, producers, and end-users and to discover the latest innovations in the state-of-the-art PM technology.
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How Electrode Architecture Enhances Sulfur Redox Kinetics Research shows that tailored cathode microstructure significantly boosts sulfur redox kinetics in lithium-sulfur batteries, enhancing performance and stability.
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United Rare Earths Partners with ORNL to Reduce Reliance on Critical Elements United Rare Earths has licensed two innovative technologies from Oak Ridge National Laboratory aimed at reducing dependence on critical rare earth elements.
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