Methacrylated Wood Flour-Reinforced Gelatin-Based Gel Polymer as Green Electrolytes for Li-O Batteries.

With its very high theoretical energy density, the Li-O battery could be considered a valid candidate for future advanced energy storage solutions. However, the challenges hindering the practical application of this technology are many, as for example electrolyte degradation under the action of superoxide radicals produced upon cycling. In that frame, a gel polymer electrolyte was developed starting from waste-derived components: gelatin from cold water fish skin, waste from the fishing industry, and wood flour waste from the wood industry.

Efficient Biorenewable Membranes in Lithium-Oxygen Batteries.

Lithium-oxygen batteries, with their very high energy density (3500 Wh kg), could represent a real breakthrough in the envisioned strategies towards more efficient energy storage solutions for a less and less carbonated energy mix. However, the problems associated with this technology are numerous. A first one is linked to the high reactivity of the lithium metal anode, while a second one is linked to the highly oxidative environment created by the cell's O saturation.

Micro-computed tomography evaluation of general trends in aligner thickness and gap width after thermoforming procedures involving six commercial clear aligners: An study.

Objective: To assess the effects of thermoforming on aligner thickness and gap width in six aligner systems with the same nominal thickness.

Methods: Six passive upper aligners of different brands were adapted to a single printed cast. Each sample was evaluated with high-resolution micro-computed tomography.

MicroCT X-ray comparison of aligner gap and thickness of six brands of aligners: an in-vitro study.

Background: To investigate and compare the gap (i.e. fit) and thickness of six aligner systems (Airnivol, ALL IN, Arc Angel, F22, Invisalign and Nuvola) using industrial computed tomography (CT).