Composites news, June 2019

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New semiliquid anode could produce better, safer lithium batteries

A novel polymer/carbon composite matrix with lithium microparticles could enhance the capacity and safety of lithium-metal batteries.

28 June 2019

Fire up the triboelectric generators with laser-induced graphene

21 June 2019David Bradley

19 June 2019Jiashen Meng

Vehicle armor based on composite metal foam can stop ball and armor-piercing .50 caliber rounds just as well as much heavier steel armor.

18 June 2019

By incorporating liquid metal droplets into an elastomer, researchers have created a highly stretchable, soft, multi-functional composite.

10 June 2019

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