Scientists discover new material to make li-ion batteries charge faster

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If you’ve ever felt that your devices take too long to charge, but yet seem to drain battery quicker than you can use it, a team of scientists from the Department of Energy lab’s Chemical Sciences Division have recently discovered a material which they are claiming can increase the surface area and significantly improve the charge-discharge time for Li-Ion (Li-ion) batteries.

Thanks to titanium dioxide, the scientists have reported that as a result, batteries can now be charged to 50% (we’re assuming from 0%) in just 6 minutes. Previously 6 minutes would only net you 10%, meaning that the new technology is seemingly five times faster than before.

The ORNL compound is also said to feature a larger capacity and due to the materials supposedly being safe and long lasting, they are said to be great for use in hybrid-electric vehicles. Unfortunately if you were looking forward to these batteries, it seems that the production process of the material is a highly complex one, and the scientists have yet to make the production process scalable, so for now we can only fantasize about fully charging our vehicles and gadgets powered by li-ion batteries in only a matter of minutes.

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Discover Turkish Literature on Your Turkey Tours

Visitors on Turkey tours will find plenty of culture and fine architecture during their time in the country, but there is also a rich literary culture - meaning perfect holiday reading, or even the chance to dip your toe into the culture before you arrive by reading a Turkish novel. When you get some downtime during your Turkey tours, pick up a book and continue your travels across Turkish space and time in your imagination - and give your feet a rest!

Where to begin?

Turkish literature has developed considerably since the end of the Ottoman Empire in the early 20th century and the founding of the modern republic of Turkey - this was confirmed in 2006 when Orhan Pamuk was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature. Pamuk is probably the most familiar Turkish writer to visitors on Turkey tours, with his works having been translated into many languages.

Orhan Pamuk

Pamuk has become an internationally popular post-modernist novelist over the past two decades. He is Turkey's best-selling writer, and much of his work focuses on his home city of Istanbul. The earliest Pamuk novel available in English is 'the White Castle', the third he published in Turkey, released in 1990. This was followed by 'the Black Book' in 1994. The colour-themed titling scheme was briefly abandoned for 1997's 'the New Life', before a return for 2001's My Name is Red. This book, along with 'Snow', published in 2004 is perhaps the best known of Pamuk's works in the English-speaking world.

Other writers

Postmodernism has also been part of the work of Pamuk's contemporary, Latife Tekin, probably the foremost female writer working in Turkey today. Her 1983 novel 'Dear Shameless Death' is her best-known work. Incorporating strong elements of magical realism, like Pamnuk she also focuses on her hometown, this time the city of Kayseri in central Anatolia - another great destination on Turkey Tours.

A lesser-known gem of Turkish literature is Ahmet Hamdi Tanpinar's 'A Mind at Peace'. Although written in 1949, 'A Mind at Peace' was only published in English in 2008. The book is a rich, interwoven fabric conveying many different strands of Istanbul life. It explores the tensions between the eastern and western influences over the city, on the eve of the Second World War, following the cultural revolution that occurred after the establishment of the Republic of Turkey. The rediscovery of Tanpinar's work has led to a significant growth in his popularity in recent years.

Gordon Trevennan works for Peter Sommer Travels, a company specialising in cultural, educational, and historical Turkey tours as well as gulet cruises and charters in Turkey, Greece, and Italy. Our experienced guides bring the past to life on all of the Turkey tours that we offer.

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Do You Like Books About Elves? Discover the Captivating Charm of Heroic Literature

Intriguing books about elves and other fantasy and SiFi characters have been around for decades. These types of books often captivate the minds of readers through heroism as well as sword and sorcery. The story lines and characters may differ, but all books classified as science fiction (SF) and heroic literature have one thing in common - a hero that every reader is pulling for!

What is Heroic Literature?

This is literature in which a hero is one of the main characters in the book, fighting for good against evil, whether it be evil people, monsters or even the unseen "powers that be." The hero may also be a philanthropist, doing good for others throughout the story. He/she may be a political hero or some sort of popular leader. In sword and sorcery books, it is often established that there is good sorcery and bad sorcery, and readers must decide from the beginning which side they will root for while reading. These types of books help the imagination along with vivid descriptions of the characters, the land they live in, and the weapons and powers they possess.

Elves in Heroic Literature

Elves can be depicted by the author as either good or evil, or as one that struggles between the two. Elves may be helpers in the story, or even the creators of the world. Only the author's imagination can shape an elf's character and purpose within the story. There is often a society of elves, with one or two being depicted as the "heroic elves" fighting for justice, uncovering hidden treasures or powers, or striving to regain lost ground. Exploring this type of heroic literature gives the reader an opportunity to escape to another world and be inspired by the heroic qualities of others.

Heroic Literature for Young Readers

From teens to those in their early 20s, heroic literature often appeals to the younger generation. The books are energetic and imaginative with heroic appeal that captivates the minds of young readers. Young readers can connect to the characters, which are often young and full of energy. Science fiction heroism feeds on the instinct of the young-hearted to conquer the world with leaps and bounds. From Greek mythology to the Anglo-Saxon "Code of Chivalry" themes, heroic literature portrays the characters as normal persons or creatures in their society that have mighty achievements.

The artistic aspect of books about elves and science fiction encourages imaginative thinking. Readers are able to create an elves' world in their mind, with their own ideas about surrounding nature, buildings, the elves' apparel, weapons and the like.

Example Book: "The Sylvan Horn" is a fine example of modern-day heroic literature. Written by author Robert Redinger, "The Sylvan Horn" features a mystical world filled with elves, druids, dryads, and the sword and sorcery theme at its best. It is the first book in a science fiction series called "The Sylvan Chord."

You can easily buy heroic literature books at online stores or a local bookshop. Enjoy stories of elves and other mystical characters while you settle down with a book that will enhance your imagination and keep you guessing until the very end!

Chris Robertson is an author of Majon International, one of the worlds MOST popular internet marketing companies on the web.
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