Graphite: The Unsung Backbone of Lithium-Ion Batteries
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In my column, Barry on Batteries, I discuss the role of graphite in lithium ion batteries. While lithium, nickel, and cobalt often dominate the conversation, graphite quietly plays a pivotal role—both in performance and sustainability.…
Pressure Nutsche Filtration and Drying Technology for Hazardous Chemicals
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My solid-liquid separation and drying career has spanned over 40 years. Most recently, a client found an article that I wrote in 1999 about drying technology for the manufacturing of hazardous chemicals in the chemical, fine/specialty chemical and pharma…
Technology, Innovation, and Leadership in Tennis
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The summer tennis season is always fun with the Australian Open, French Open (what a match between Alcarez and Sinner), Wimbledon and of course, the US Open at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Arthur Ashe Stadium. As the US Open…
This Summer Reading Recommendation Has Bite
As my readers know, I like to relax over the summer and enjoy the water. Previous blogs have focused on the friendly octopus and innovations, shipping stories across the oceans, and the value of slowing down to think to inspire innovation. Those earlier blogs had a more meditative mindset. This one may cause…
Exploring Pretreatment Innovations for Solid-Liquid Separation at the Powder & Bulk Solids Conference
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Perlmutter & Idea Development (P&ID) focuses on holistic optimizations resulting in creative and innovative process solutions. This approach provided the background for my presentation…