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Edmonton Journal
4 hours ago
- Business
- Edmonton Journal
'Colour has the power to transform the way we feel in our spaces'
Article content Meanwhile, the colour palettes in Pottery Barn's offerings for the younger sets were designed to pair with bedroom furniture and décor as well as study and hang-out nooks, plus kids play areas. Article content 'Lookout Point, a soft blue from the palette, turns a bedroom into a sanctuary with its expansiveness, akin to the open sky, especially paired with lighter woods or white painted furnishings,' said Grech. 'Blues are especially popular for bedrooms with darker blues like Hale Navy and Philipsburg Blue providing depth and punctuation as coveted feature walls for teen spaces.' Article content At West Elm, the palette shifts to pair well with modern and mid-century design. Featuring tinted neutrals, nature-inspired greens and more statement making accents like Prussian Blue, these hues can be used in dining rooms, bedrooms and other living spaces, said Grech. 'A subtle, tinted neutral like Pink Damask balances the darker warm wood of a dining room set with a hint of blush,' she added. Article content Article content And at Rejuvenation, a general store for home improvement that has an online presence in Canada, the colour selections are comprised of sophisticated, mid and deep tones, including Cinnamon Slate, Benjamin Moore's 2025 colour of the year. Article content 'The overall deeper hues lend themselves well to dining rooms, kitchens and even bedrooms where rich colour options like Cobblestone Path, highlight detail and dimension with beautiful lighting and vintage styling,' said Grech. Article content 'Partnering with Benjamin Moore enhances our collective customer experience,' said Laura Alber, president and CEO of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. 'Benjamin Moore offers our customers a path to creating cohesive, beautifully designed spaces with custom paint palettes, resources, and superior expertise as a premier paint brand.' Article content
The Wire
3 days ago
- Business
- The Wire
Macsen Labs Achieves Breakthrough in Sodium-Ion Battery Chemistry, Files Provisional Patent, and Advances Toward Pilot-Scale Manufacturing
Video Link: UDAIPUR, India, July 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Macsen Labs, a manufacturer of APIs, dyes, and specialty chemicals since 1952, has announced a major breakthrough in Sodium-Ion battery technology through the successful R&D-scale synthesis of its high-performance Prussian White, a next-generation cathode material for Sodium-Ion batteries. The company has filed a provisional patent for its proprietary synthesis process. The material has already undergone optimization for battery use at the company's electrochemistry and battery R&D facility and has shown promising results, driving the next phase toward pilot-scale manufacturing. "It's an interesting story, how a pharmaceutical company like ours entered the energy storage space," said Mr. Achal Agrawal, CEO of Macsen Labs and the lead researcher behind the project. "While working on Prussian Blue as a drug for radioactive poisoning, we discovered its derivative — Prussian White, which was emerging as a leading candidate for Sodium-Ion battery cathodes. That moment of curiosity led us down this path." Exactly one year ago, with zero experience in electrochemistry, Macsen's team fabricated a basic pouch cell inside a regular chemistry R&D lab, without specialized equipment. "We had no glovebox, no coater, no calendering machine, just our lab experience and synthesized material," recalled Agrawal. "When that small cell lit up an LED bulb, we knew we had something worth pursuing. That spark led us to establish a full-fledged electrochemistry lab." Today, Macsen's battery R&D facility includes an argon-filled glovebox for inert atmosphere handling, coin and pouch cell fabrication stations, electrode coaters, crimpers, vacuum dryers, and electrochemical testing systems, such as cyclers and potentiostats. With this setup, Macsen can rapidly prototype and test battery cells using its own synthesized materials, significantly reducing development time. The company already operates a pilot-scale chemical synthesis facility, which is now being used to produce Prussian White at a kilogram scale. Through numerous experiments conducted over the last year, the team has gained proficiency in Prussian White chemistry and has achieved what is likely to be one of the finest quality variants produced to date. Through its proprietary process, Macsen has achieved an energy density exceeding 150 mAh/g with Prussian White, which is comparable to Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP). The material also shows excellent stability, fast sodium-ion mobility due to its open crystalline structure, and compatibility with existing Li-ion cell manufacturing infrastructure. "Performance-wise, it's at par with LFP, but made from abundant, low-cost materials like sodium and iron," said Agrawal. "And these elements are easily available, affordable, and free from geopolitical constraints." This project, originally incubated within Macsen Labs, is now being advanced under a dedicated entity currently under formation — 'Macsen Energy', which will focus exclusively on energy storage innovation and scale-up. "The real potential of sodium-ion batteries lies not just in electric vehicles," said Agrawal. "It lies in stationary energy storage systems that store and manage renewable energy from solar and wind. This is where India's energy transition will happen at scale." Macsen's current Sodium-Ion battery technology, using its Prussian White as cathode paired with a hard carbon anode, is well suited for applications such as battery energy storage systems (BESS) for grid and solar, household backup and inverter systems, short-range EVs, auto-rickshaws, two-wheelers, city buses, rural microgrids, and energy access solutions. The company is now focusing not only on improving cycle life, energy density, charge-discharge rates, and optimizing electrolyte-additive systems, but also on reducing the cost contribution of other components of the battery cell. Macsen aims to develop economical form factors by innovatively combining low-cost battery materials, components, and manufacturing processes, especially for large-scale stationary energy storage. One inherent cost advantage of sodium-ion technology is its use of aluminium in place of copper as the cathode current collector, which would further reduce raw material costs. To demonstrate the performance of Prussian White in commercial large-format cells, Macsen is setting up a pilot-scale cell fabrication line. The company is already sourcing equipment for this and aims to have the pilot-scale production facility operational by early 2026. "We are trying to make a new energy future for India," concluded Agrawal. "Sodium-ion batteries are India's opportunity to build a truly indigenous, scalable, and affordable energy storage ecosystem." Contact corporate@ Video: Logo: (Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with PRNewswire and PTI takes no editorial responsibility for the same.).
Korea Herald
3 days ago
- Business
- Korea Herald
Macsen Labs Achieves Breakthrough in Sodium-Ion Battery Chemistry, Files Provisional Patent, and Advances Toward Pilot-Scale Manufacturing
Video Link: UDAIPUR, India, July 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Macsen Labs, a manufacturer of APIs, dyes, and specialty chemicals since 1952, has announced a major breakthrough in Sodium-Ion battery technology through the successful R&D-scale synthesis of its high-performance Prussian White, a next-generation cathode material for Sodium-Ion batteries. The company has filed a provisional patent for its proprietary synthesis process. The material has already undergone optimization for battery use at the company's electrochemistry and battery R&D facility and has shown promising results, driving the next phase toward pilot-scale manufacturing. "It's an interesting story, how a pharmaceutical company like ours entered the energy storage space," said Mr. Achal Agrawal, CEO of Macsen Labs and the lead researcher behind the project. "While working on Prussian Blue as a drug for radioactive poisoning, we discovered its derivative — Prussian White, which was emerging as a leading candidate for Sodium-Ion battery cathodes. That moment of curiosity led us down this path." Exactly one year ago, with zero experience in electrochemistry, Macsen's team fabricated a basic pouch cell inside a regular chemistry R&D lab, without specialized equipment. "We had no glovebox, no coater, no calendering machine, just our lab experience and synthesized material," recalled Agrawal. "When that small cell lit up an LED bulb, we knew we had something worth pursuing. That spark led us to establish a full-fledged electrochemistry lab." Today, Macsen's battery R&D facility includes an argon-filled glovebox for inert atmosphere handling, coin and pouch cell fabrication stations, electrode coaters, crimpers, vacuum dryers, and electrochemical testing systems, such as cyclers and potentiostats. With this setup, Macsen can rapidly prototype and test battery cells using its own synthesized materials, significantly reducing development time. The company already operates a pilot-scale chemical synthesis facility, which is now being used to produce Prussian White at a kilogram scale. Through numerous experiments conducted over the last year, the team has gained proficiency in Prussian White chemistry and has achieved what is likely to be one of the finest quality variants produced to date. Through its proprietary process, Macsen has achieved an energy density exceeding 150 mAh/g with Prussian White, which is comparable to Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP). The material also shows excellent stability, fast sodium-ion mobility due to its open crystalline structure, and compatibility with existing Li-ion cell manufacturing infrastructure. "Performance-wise, it's at par with LFP, but made from abundant, low-cost materials like sodium and iron," said Agrawal. "And these elements are easily available, affordable, and free from geopolitical constraints." This project, originally incubated within Macsen Labs, is now being advanced under a dedicated entity currently under formation — 'Macsen Energy', which will focus exclusively on energy storage innovation and scale-up. "The real potential of sodium-ion batteries lies not just in electric vehicles," said Agrawal. "It lies in stationary energy storage systems that store and manage renewable energy from solar and wind. This is where India's energy transition will happen at scale." Macsen's current Sodium-Ion battery technology, using its Prussian White as cathode paired with a hard carbon anode, is well suited for applications such as battery energy storage systems (BESS) for grid and solar, household backup and inverter systems, short-range EVs, auto-rickshaws, two-wheelers, city buses, rural microgrids, and energy access solutions. The company is now focusing not only on improving cycle life, energy density, charge-discharge rates, and optimizing electrolyte-additive systems, but also on reducing the cost contribution of other components of the battery cell. Macsen aims to develop economical form factors by innovatively combining low-cost battery materials, components, and manufacturing processes, especially for large-scale stationary energy storage. One inherent cost advantage of sodium-ion technology is its use of aluminium in place of copper as the cathode current collector, which would further reduce raw material costs. To demonstrate the performance of Prussian White in commercial large-format cells, Macsen is setting up a pilot-scale cell fabrication line. The company is already sourcing equipment for this and aims to have the pilot-scale production facility operational by early 2026. "We are trying to make a new energy future for India," concluded Agrawal. "Sodium-ion batteries are India's opportunity to build a truly indigenous, scalable, and affordable energy storage ecosystem."
Cision Canada
4 days ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
Macsen Labs Achieves Breakthrough in Sodium-Ion Battery Chemistry, Files Provisional Patent, and Advances Toward Pilot-Scale Manufacturing
UDAIPUR, India, July 21, 2025 /CNW/ -- Macsen Labs, a manufacturer of APIs, dyes, and specialty chemicals since 1952, has announced a major breakthrough in Sodium-Ion battery technology through the successful R&D-scale synthesis of its high-performance Prussian White, a next-generation cathode material for Sodium-Ion batteries. The company has filed a provisional patent for its proprietary synthesis process. The material has already undergone optimization for battery use at the company's electrochemistry and battery R&D facility and has shown promising results, driving the next phase toward pilot-scale manufacturing. "It's an interesting story, how a pharmaceutical company like ours entered the energy storage space," said Mr. Achal Agrawal, CEO of Macsen Labs and the lead researcher behind the project. "While working on Prussian Blue as a drug for radioactive poisoning, we discovered its derivative — Prussian White, which was emerging as a leading candidate for Sodium-Ion battery cathodes. That moment of curiosity led us down this path." Exactly one year ago, with zero experience in electrochemistry, Macsen's team fabricated a basic pouch cell inside a regular chemistry R&D lab, without specialized equipment. "We had no glovebox, no coater, no calendering machine, just our lab experience and synthesized material," recalled Agrawal. "When that small cell lit up an LED bulb, we knew we had something worth pursuing. That spark led us to establish a full-fledged electrochemistry lab." Today, Macsen's battery R&D facility includes an argon-filled glovebox for inert atmosphere handling, coin and pouch cell fabrication stations, electrode coaters, crimpers, vacuum dryers, and electrochemical testing systems, such as cyclers and potentiostats. With this setup, Macsen can rapidly prototype and test battery cells using its own synthesized materials, significantly reducing development time. The company already operates a pilot-scale chemical synthesis facility, which is now being used to produce Prussian White at a kilogram scale. Through numerous experiments conducted over the last year, the team has gained proficiency in Prussian White chemistry and has achieved what is likely to be one of the finest quality variants produced to date. Through its proprietary process, Macsen has achieved an energy density exceeding 150 mAh/g with Prussian White, which is comparable to Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP). The material also shows excellent stability, fast sodium-ion mobility due to its open crystalline structure, and compatibility with existing Li-ion cell manufacturing infrastructure. "Performance-wise, it's at par with LFP, but made from abundant, low-cost materials like sodium and iron," said Agrawal. "And these elements are easily available, affordable, and free from geopolitical constraints." This project, originally incubated within Macsen Labs, is now being advanced under a dedicated entity currently under formation — 'Macsen Energy', which will focus exclusively on energy storage innovation and scale-up. "The real potential of sodium-ion batteries lies not just in electric vehicles," said Agrawal. "It lies in stationary energy storage systems that store and manage renewable energy from solar and wind. This is where India's energy transition will happen at scale." Macsen's current Sodium-Ion battery technology, using its Prussian White as cathode paired with a hard carbon anode, is well suited for applications such as battery energy storage systems (BESS) for grid and solar, household backup and inverter systems, short-range EVs, auto-rickshaws, two-wheelers, city buses, rural microgrids, and energy access solutions. The company is now focusing not only on improving cycle life, energy density, charge-discharge rates, and optimizing electrolyte-additive systems, but also on reducing the cost contribution of other components of the battery cell. Macsen aims to develop economical form factors by innovatively combining low-cost battery materials, components, and manufacturing processes, especially for large-scale stationary energy storage. One inherent cost advantage of sodium-ion technology is its use of aluminium in place of copper as the cathode current collector, which would further reduce raw material costs. To demonstrate the performance of Prussian White in commercial large-format cells, Macsen is setting up a pilot-scale cell fabrication line. The company is already sourcing equipment for this and aims to have the pilot-scale production facility operational by early 2026. "We are trying to make a new energy future for India," concluded Agrawal. "Sodium-ion batteries are India's opportunity to build a truly indigenous, scalable, and affordable energy storage ecosystem."
Man of Many
04-07-2025
- Man of Many
Dyson OnTrac Headphones Deliver Immaculate Audio and Custom Style
By Rob Edwards - Sponsored Published: 4 Jul 2025 Share Copy Link Readtime: 4 min Every product is carefully selected by our editors and experts. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more. For more information on how we test products, click here. Whether you're at work or at home, in the boardroom or at the bar, if you look good but don't have the substance, you'll only get so far. Similarly, you might be the most charismatic and well-read person in the room, but a lack of style will still inhibit your ability to make an impact. It's only by finding a balance within this duality that you can truly excel. The same logic applies to products, and for proof of this, you need look no further than Dyson and its new OnTrac headphone design. To create the perfect pair of premium headphones, a brand needs to nail two key elements. The first is substance (high-end sound quality, maximum comfort, and cutting-edge technology), while the second is style (a design that looks the business anywhere and everywhere). From your relaxing Saturday morning stroll for coffee to drowning out office noise as you prepare a crucial mid-week presentation, nothing delivers on both of these fronts quite like Dyson's OnTrac offering. These headphones integrate seamlessly into your life and your ever-evolving aesthetic as you transition from workwear to streetwear and back again, all while delivering incredible sound, noise cancellation, and aesthetic customisation — explore the impeccable variety of colourways here. With that, let's explore what makes these headphones such a clear winner in a field that is becoming increasingly crowded with stale designs and uninspired performance. OnTrac Headphones | Image: Dyson Productivity Prioritised Picture this: you're feeling a little snowed under at work, so you head into the office early to tick some crucial items off your to-do list. As the rest of the team starts to trickle in, talking about the night before and making small talk while waiting for the coffee machine to rouse from its slumber, you barely notice. Instead, you're in the zone and able to remain so thanks to the best-in-class active noise cancelling (ANC) of Dyson's OnTrac headphones. Capable of cancelling up to 40dB of unwanted noise, Dyson's custom ANC algorithm uses eight microphones and samples external sound 384,000 times a second, ensuring none of your colleagues interrupts your productivity. Not only do these headphones help you get the job done, they empower you to look the part while doing so. Thanks to the customisable nature of the OnTrac design, you can swap out ear cushions and outer caps as needed, ensuring your headphones perfectly complement your office environment and attire. For example, you might choose cushions with a more understated finish—Prussian Blue, Dark Iron, or Khaki—and pair them with a Coarse Titanium (i.e. an elegant matte silver-esque) outer cap during the week, and then select something a little bolder once the weekend rolls around. Speaking of which… Raye with OnTrac Headphones | Image: Dyson Express Yourself With the work week ending, it's time to shrug off the expectations of what's considered office-appropriate and embrace something more wholly you. Heading out to your local cafe, you throw on your most comfortable trainers and reach for your pair of Dyson OnTrac headphones. But before you leave, it's time to swap out their darker cushions and outer cap for something a little more reflective of your mood. Feeling bold, you select the CNC Copper outer cap and the chrome yellow ear cushions before feeling the superior comfort and refined ergonomics of the headphones as you place them on your ears. Walking out the door, you activate the headphones and start your weekend playlist, enveloping you in an extraordinary soundscape. This comes courtesy of the OnTrac's two 40mm, 16-ohm neodynium speaker drivers with a frequency response of 6Hz to 21kHz. As the speakers roar to life, revealing new depth, detail, power, and punch within your favourite tracks, it's clear Dyson's OnTrac headphones help you better express and celebrate yourself, not only through the styles on offer courtesy of their customisable design, but via more affecting and immersive musical experiences too. OnTrac Headphones | Image: Dyson Substance and Style By combining heightened examples of both substance and style, Dyson has crafted a pair of phenomenal-sounding, ANC-packing headphones that will look sleek and refined on the commute and in the office, while allowing you to go bold when the mood strikes. It's entirely up to you. Matching your mood and mindset as you shift from day to night, weekday to weekend, office to outdoors, and everything in between, Dyson's OnTrac headphones are the ultimate audio companion regardless of the where and when.
