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The Modern Scientist Blog
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Beyond lithium-ion: the emerging promise of lithium-sulfur batteries
Rechargeable batteries are everywhere, from the mobile phone you might be using to check this article or the laptop you use for work to the electric vehicles that are overtaking the market nowadays. The wide usage of energy-storing devices puts them under continuous pressure. On the one hand, the ...
5 Top bench-scale strategies to ensure a smooth scale-up process
In the race to try to meet market demands, industries are pressured to increase their production. To achieve this, scale-up phases are fundamental. However, the path from lab-scale research to full-blown industrial is replete with challenges. This journey involves a series of steps, starting with the identification of suitable ...
What powers life’s engines: biothermodynamics
The Thermodynamic Foundation “In this house, we obey the laws of thermodynamics” Homer proclaimed in one of the episodes of The Simpsons. In all its complexity and diversity, from bacterial cells to human society, life adheres to the fundamental laws of thermodynamics. Understanding how organisms harness and manipulate energy ...
The Unsung Hero: How the Phi Factor Shapes Calorimetry
The importance of size in reactor vessels Some weeks ago, in this blog, we published a post called "Coffee Cup Calorimetry," in which we explained this fascinating science from a day-to-day perspective. Today, we will discuss one of the critical concepts in calorimetry: the phi factor. Imagine we ...
What are thermal runaways, and why should we care about them?
There is a chance that you are reading this blog on your mobile phone or maybe on a laptop. Possibly not connected to a power source, but still on, powered by a battery. That battery will most likely be a lithium-ion battery (LIB), similar to those that power e-scooters, ...
36 Years of Innovating Lab Safety: Celebrating H.E.L Group’s Milestones
The H.E.L Group of today has world reach and over 100 team members, among them highly skilled process and software engineers. It has become a leading producer of essential hazard-testing equipment to optimize lab-based chemical processing. And it all began with the desire to drive impactful lab safety. In ...
Exploring the Science of Enthalpy: Coffee Cups and Calorimetry
It is interesting how inspiration happens sometimes. As I was sipping coffee and deciding what topic to bring to this edition of “The Modern Scientist Blog” it struck me. I could combine two of my passions: coffee and calorimetry. In this blog we look at how materials as simple ...
The Bioreactor Revolution: Transforming Sustainability and Tackling Global Challenges
Challenges in the 21st century The beginning of the 21st century is far from what science fiction utopias predicted: climate change emergency, waste management crisis, rising global health concerns, and pandemics… As a response, in 2020, the United Nations set up 17 Strategic Development Goals. This document ...
