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High-energy-density barocaloric material could enable smaller, lighter solid-state cooling devices
A collaborated research team from the Institute of Solid State Physics, the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, has discovered a high-energy-density barocaloric effect in the plastic superionic conductor Ag₂Te₁₋ₓSₓ.
KAIST unveils cause of performance degradation in electric vehicle high-nickel batteries
High-nickel batteries, which are high-energy lithium-ion batteries primarily used in electric vehicles, offer high energy density but suffer from rapid performance degradation. A research team from KAIST has, for the first time globally, identified the
GPCA ’25: Collaboration to drive discourse for annual GPCA Forum in Bahrain
MANAMA, Bahrain (ICIS)--Amid trade uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, global oversupply and weak demand, the Gulf Cooperation Council's (GCC) chemical industry is being urged to prioritize...
Phoenix Technologies confirms Ohio recycling plant closure in November lay-off notice
HOUSTON (ICIS)--Per the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notice published on 19 November 2025, Phoenix Technologies, a subsidiary of APG Polytech USA Holdings, will lay off 7...
MOVES: Brazil Potash appoints Leite as president of Brazilian subsidiary
HOUSTON (ICIS)--Brazil Potash announced it has appointed Sergio Leite as president of Potassio do Brasil, the company’s Brazilian subsidiary with responsible for the development and construction of...
Asia-US container rates mixed as carriers use smaller, more frequent hikes to halt slide
HOUSTON (ICIS)--Rates for shipping containers from east Asia and China to the US were mixed this week as import demand remains soft, capacity ample, but some rate hikes have gained traction. Rates...
NYMEX: US gas futures continue to rise on winter weather conditions, strong LNG feedgas demand
Front-month US natural gas futures rose on 5 December on bullish demand on record high LNG feedgas nominations, and cold weather throughout the country The January 2025 Henry Hub contract on NYMEX...
CRUDE SUMMARY: Rising geopolitical risk premium, US Fed rate cut optimism push crude prices higher
Skepticism regarding US-proposed Russia-Ukraine peace deal Heightened US-Venezuela tensions add to risk premium US PCE rises 2.8% in September, boosting US interest rate cut expectations US oil rig...
Germany Nov new-car sales rise 3%, EV sales on track for record year
LONDON (ICIS)--Sales of new cars in Germany rose 3% year on year in November, led by a 58% jump in electric vehicle (EV) sales, according to data from the German Association of the Automotive...
Plant status: Butachimie has restarted ADN production in France after outage in November
LONDON (ICIS)--Here is a plant status report: Name: Butachimie Location: Chalampe, France Product: Adiponitrile Capacity (tonnes/year): 620,000 Event start: Early November Event finish: Early...
US Dec consumer sentiment ticks up; delayed Sept data show slower inflation, consumer spending
HOUSTON (ICIS)--Consumer sentiment improved slightly in December, according to preliminary findings by the University of Michigan on Friday. The university’s Michigan Index of Consumer Sentiment...
Chile sulphuric acid interactive trade map January-October 2025
LONDON (ICIS)--The National Customs Service of Chile has released sulphuric acid import and export data for January-October...
ICIS GAS INSIGHT WEEK 49 NEWS IN BRIEF
This news summary was generated via Ask ICIS LONDON (ICIS)--Please find below a short summary of the key gas stories ICIS published in week 49. Milder and windier weather could cap French gas demand...
ICIS POWER INSIGHT WEEK 49 NEWS IN BRIEF
This news summary was generated via Ask ICIS LONDON (ICIS)--Please find below a short summary of the key power stories ICIS published in week 49. FBMC WEEKLY: Bullish French power Day-ahead amid EDF...
WEEKLY GAS OUTLOOK: Milder weather across Europe could keep pressuring gas hubs in week 50
LONDON (ICIS)--European gas hub prices could continue to tick down in week 50, as milder weather is expected to lift temperatures, limiting heating demand. Average temperatures are projected to...
Europe acetone truck prices stable amid tepid demand, slightly more balanced supply
LONDON (ICIS)--European acetone spot free delivered (FD) prices were stable this week. A few resellers pointed out that there is still plenty of material in the system. However, others said the...
Mystery surrounds route of two sanctioned Russian LNG vessels
High inventories in China and payment issues could be slowing sanctioned Russian LNG arrivals over winter Movements for two vessels near UK suggest some recalibrating of voyage This could also...
CORRECTED: EU gas stocks on 1 December lowest since 2021 despite record-high LNG sendout
Correction: the third paragraph has been amended to reflect that the TTF curve remains in backwardation By Brendan A'Hearn EU gas stocks on 1 December 2025 significantly lower year on year LNG...
Turkey fertilizers interactive trade flow map for January-October 2025
LONDON (ICIS)--The Turkish Statistical Institute has released fertilizers trade data for January-October 2025. Please select a product from the drop-down menu...
WEEKLY POWER OUTLOOK: Milder temperatures, stronger winds set bearish tone for spot prices in northwestern Europe
LONDON (ICIS)--Expectations of milder temperatures across the continent, alongside stronger wind forecasts, which weighed in on German front-week prices on Friday, point towards a bearish outlook for...