Esta es nuestra última selección de publicaciones y patentes mundiales en inglés sobre grafeno, entre muchas revistas científicas en línea, clasificadas y centradas en grafeno, wrinklon, straintronic, heterostrain, fonovoltaica, espectroscopia Raman, tunelización de Klein, espintrónica, deposición química de vapor, epitaxia de haces moleculares, cono de Dirac y transporte de fonones.
Methods and systems for electrothermal fluorination for lithium recovery
Patent published on the 2026-05-21 in WO under Ref WO2026107096 by UNIV RICE WILLIAM M [US] (Tour James M [us], Cheng Yi [us])
Abstract: Methods and systems of electrothermal fluorination, and more particularly, methods and systems of electrothermal fluorination for lithium recovery from brine salt. The electrothermal fluorination methods and systems to selectively fluorinate brine salts can use granular activated carbon (GAC)-sorbed aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) as a fluorinating agent. During this process, GAC and PFAS in AFFF can be converted to graphene, while fluorine atoms can be effectively mineralized into metal fluori[...]
Our summary: Methods and systems for electrothermal fluorination enable lithium recovery from brine salt. Granular activated carbon-sorbed aqueous film-forming foam serves as a fluorinating agent. The process achieves ~99% lithium purity and ~82% yield through conversion and distillation.
electrothermal fluorination, lithium recovery, brine salt, graphene
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Two-color monolithic infrared nbn photodetector array with high-density vertically integrated photodiode (hdvip) architecture
Patent published on the 2026-05-21 in US under Ref US20260143831 by VELICU SILVIU [US] (Grein Christoph H [us], Velicu Silviu [us])
Abstract: [0000] A molecular beam epitaxy (MBE)-grown two-color infrared nBn photodetector array integrated within a High-Density Vertically Integrated Photodiode (HDVIP) architecture. The innovative photodetector offers simultaneous detection of two distinct infrared spectral bands with enhanced sensitivity, reduced dark current, and fast response times. This innovative photodetector finds applications in various fields, including thermal imaging, security systems, environmental monitoring, and aerospace[...]
Our summary: A two-color infrared nBn photodetector array is developed using molecular beam epitaxy. It features high-density vertically integrated photodiode architecture for enhanced sensitivity and fast response. Applications include thermal imaging, security systems, and aerospace technology.
infrared photodetector, nBn architecture, molecular beam epitaxy, high-density integration
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Protected sulfur cathode for alkali metal-sulfur secondary battery and manufacturing method
Patent published on the 2026-05-21 in US under Ref US20260142183 by HONEYCOMB BATTERY CO [US] (Jang Bor Z [us])
Abstract: [0000] A sulfur cathode (and production process) for an alkali metal-sulfur cell, comprising: (i) a cathode active material layer comprising a resin binder, an optional conductive additive, and multiple particles of a sulfur-containing material selected from a sulfur-carbon hybrid, a sulfur-graphite hybrid, a sulfur-graphene hybrid, a conducting polymer-sulfur hybrid, a metal sulfide, a sulfur compound, or a combination thereof, wherein the sulfur-containing material particles are bonded by the [...]
Our summary: This document describes a sulfur cathode for alkali metal-sulfur batteries, detailing its active material layer and protective layer. The cathode active material layer includes a resin binder and sulfur-containing materials. The protective layer consists of a high-elasticity polymer that enhances the cathode s performance and durability.
sulfur cathode, alkali metal-sulfur battery, resin binder, high-elasticity polymer
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Electrode module
Patent published on the 2026-05-20 in EP under Ref EP4744718 by INBRAIN NEUROELECTRONICS SL [ES] (Bakker Jurriaan [nl])
Abstract: [0001] The present invention relates to an electrode module 100 for stimulation of the central and/or peripheral nervous system and/or recording of one or more signals of the central and/or peripheral nervous system. The electrode module comprises an electrode module per-product 120, in particular a stimulator lead, including a substrate 110 and at least one electrode 102 disposed on a surface of the substrate 110, a porous graphene layer 114 coated on the at least one electrode 102, and an adhe[...]
Our summary: The invention describes an electrode module for nervous system stimulation and signal recording. It includes a substrate with an electrode and a porous graphene layer for enhanced performance. A method for preparing the electrode module is also provided.
electrode module, stimulation, porous graphene, adhesion layer
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Probe head, raman spectroscopy instrument comprising the probe head, and method of performing optical measurements
Patent published on the 2026-05-13 in EP under Ref EP4741806 by METTLER TOLEDO GMBH [CH] (BergstrÖm PÄr [ch], Raumer Michael [de], Schwab Christian [de])
Abstract: [0001] A probe head suitable for Raman spectroscopy comprises an optical pathway along which it is intended that light is emitted for illuminating a sample and light returns from the sample. The probe head further comprises an internal reference target selector which allows to selectively bring a reference target into said optical pathway, in which case the returning light, and thus the measurement signal, originate form the reference target, and to selectively provide free passage for the light[...]
Our summary: The probe head for Raman spectroscopy includes an optical pathway for light emission and reception. It features an internal reference target selector for calibration using a known Raman spectrum. This design allows for calibration without removing the probe head from the measurement setup.
Raman spectroscopy, probe head, optical measurements, calibration
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AI-enabled Thermo-GNN assessment of waste-derived nanocatalytic biodiesel for sustainable and low-emission diesel engine operation
Published on 2026-05-12 by @OXFORD
Abstract: AbstractThis study develops a clean, high-efficiency combustion strategy for agricultural diesel engines by integrating spent coffee ground biodiesel (SCGB) with graphene oxide–zinc oxide (GO@ZnO) core-shell nanoadditives. A Physics-Informed Thermodynamic Graph Neural Network (Thermo-GNN) is introduced to predict performance and emissions behavior using sparse experimental data. SCGB was produced via acid–base transesterification, blended with diesel (B25–B100), and doped with 50 and 100 [...]
Our summary: This study introduces a Physics-Informed Thermodynamic Graph Neural Network (Thermo-GNN) to optimize the combustion of agricultural diesel engines using spent coffee ground biodiesel blended with GO@ZnO nanoparticles. The results show significant improvements in combustion efficiency, with brake thermal efficiency rising to 33.5% and emissions reductions of up to 65%. The Thermo-GNN framework demonstrates high accuracy in predicting performance metrics, paving the way for scalable digital twin applications in diesel engines.
Thermo-GNN, biodiesel, nanocatalysts, emissions
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Green nanofuel strategy on performance, emission, and combustion characteristics of graphene-integrated tamanu biodiesel blends
Published on 2026-05-12 by @OXFORD
Abstract: AbstractThis study experimentally investigated the performance, combustion, and emission characteristics of a compression ignition engine (CI) fueled with tamanu methyl ester biodiesel blended at 20% with diesel (TMB20) and enhanced with graphene oxide (GPO) nanoadditives. The tested fuel variants included TMB20, TMB20 + GPO15 ppm, TMB20 + GPO30 ppm, TMB20 + GPO45 ppm, and TMB20 + GPO60 ppm, which were evaluated against diesel. The results revealed that GPO integration significan[...]
Our summary: This study evaluated the performance and emission characteristics of tamanu biodiesel blends with graphene oxide nanoadditives in a compression ignition engine. The integration of graphene oxide significantly improved engine performance and combustion efficiency while reducing carbon monoxide, unburned hydrocarbons, and smoke opacity. The findings suggest that graphene-enhanced tamanu biodiesel blends could serve as a sustainable alternative fuel for various applications.
nanofuel, graphene, biodiesel, emissions
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Identification and quantification of lactose isomers using raman spectroscopy
Patent published on the 2026-05-07 in WO under Ref WO2026096432 by THERMO SCIENT PORTABLE ANALYTICAL INSTRUMENTS INC [US] (Cheng Lisen [us], Han Bin [us], Lu Chih-cheng [us], Jalenak Wayne [us])
Abstract: Methods and apparatus for using Raman spectroscopy to identify and quantify lactose isomers in solid samples. In one example, a method is performed via a computing device for providing support to a Raman instrument and includes receiving from the Raman instrument a set of electrical readout signals representing a low-frequency Raman (LFR) spectrum of a solid sample including lactose. The method further includes the computing device estimating percentages of α-lactose monohydrate and anhydrous [...]
Our summary: This study presents a method for identifying and quantifying lactose isomers using Raman spectroscopy. A computing device processes electrical readout signals from the Raman instrument to analyze the LFR spectrum. The method estimates the percentages of α-lactose monohydrate and anhydrous β-lactose in solid samples.
Raman spectroscopy, lactose isomers, chemometric model, solid samples
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