Supercapacitors; Franz-Josef Ulm, Admir Masic; Rare earth elements; Amir Sheikhi

In this show MIT Professors Franz-Josef Ulm and Admir Masic, PhD, tell us about their discovery in making carbon-cement supercapacitors that could help solve our energy storage problems. Also in this show, Professor of Chemical Engineering and Biomedical Engineering at Pennsylvania State University, Dr. Amir Sheikhi, talks about a new sustainable eco-friendly alternative to conventional rare earth elements extraction methods. To hear Planet Philadelphia tune your radio dial to 92.9 FM in Philadelphia or at gtownradio.com 4-5:00 PM ET the 1st & 3rd Fridays/month. Podcasts are available shortly after broadcast at planetphiladelphia.com.