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    August 21, 2025

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    Hierarchically Structured Vitrimer Biocomposite for Scalable Manufacturing

    Scientific Achievement: Using novel non-invasive characterization, demonstrated that dynamic bonding in fiber-polymer interface controls the topological freezing transition and induces shape reforming of the glassy material.Significance and Impact: Findings provide a scalable route to reuse high-performance composites and offer a strategy to repair delaminated structures, extending service life and sustainability.DOI: 10.1002/smll.202500721

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    July 30, 2025

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    Carbon fiber boosts dry-processed battery performance

    ORNL researchers have overcome a barrier to using a more affordable, dry process for manufacturing the lithium-ion batteries used in vehicles and electronic devices. The resulting batteries provide greater electricity flow and reduced risk of overheating.

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    June 7, 2024

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    Renewable route to rapid manufacturing

    Oak Ridge National Laboratory scientists ingeniously created a sustainable, soft material by combining rubber with woody reinforcements and incorporating “smart” linkages between the components that unlock on demand.

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    February 1, 2024

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    Encapsulating low-carbon materials

    ORNL researchers have developed a novel way to encapsulate salt hydrate phase-change materials within polymer fibers through a coaxial pulling process. The discovery could lead to the widespread use of the low-carbon materials as a source of insulation for a building’s envelope.

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    January 9, 2024

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    Going the distance

    Electric vehicles can drive longer distances if their lithium-ion batteries deliver more energy in a lighter package. A prime weight-loss candidate is the current collector, a component that often adds 10% to the weight of a battery cell without contributing energy.