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The overall objective of the ARMS project (Atomic layer-coated gRaphene electrode-based Micro-flexible and Structural supercapacitors (ARMS)) is to integrate comprehensive materials and processes, including graphene-rich bio-based carbon materials and graphene-decorated carbon fibers, and to develop scalable and cost-effective atomic layer deposition (ALD) manufacturing technology to fabricate totally eco-friendly supercapacitors with energy density reaching > 50 Wh/kg that is comparable to batteries without sacrificing the power density, cycle life or eco-friendliness, and open up opportunities to establish a new value chain for supercapacitor manufacturing with European SMEs as key players.

The Minister of Climate and Energy of Latvia explores energy storage research at ARMS partner - ISSP UL

On February 19, the Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia (ISSP UL) had the honor of hosting distinguished guests, including Kaspars Melnis, the Minister of Climate and Energy, along with Krista Garkalne, head of the minister’s office, and Sāra Šabazova, senior expert in strategic communication and public engagement. They were warmly welcomed by the ISSP UL leadership and Gints Kučinskis, who heads the ISSP UL’s Energy Materials Laboratory and leads the ARMS WP1. This visit was part of the Ministry's initiative to gain insights into the latest advancements in energy storage technologies and materials science, evaluate how the research at ISSP UL can inform and shape future climate and energy policies in Latvia, and strengthen relationships between government and research institutions, fostering a collaborative approach to addressing energy challenges.

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Inside out: the crucial role of sorptometry in the study of activated carbons

Activated carbon is widely used for various applications, such as water purification, air filtration, and chemical separation, primarily due to its high surface area and porous structure. However, it is important to understand what happens inside these extremely porous materials since light cannot go there, and other methods will show us mostly the surface of these minuscule carbon particles.

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This project, funded by the European Commission’s Horizon Europe programme, is part of the Graphene Flagship initiative
which works to advance technologies that rely on graphene and other 2D materials.