In our previous article we explained that 2019 marks the 150thbirthday\u00a0of the Periodic Table of the Chemical Elements. But what are the origins of the periodic table and what did we learn from it? Join us in looking back and discover what the table has taught us to this day.
\nBSEF is no exception! Together with the BSEF global representatives, BSEF is also celebrating the International Year of The Periodic Table – #IYPT2019! Watch our video with Nuno Bacharel, BSEF communications manager, and discover why the periodic table has been so important for modern science and innovation:
\nThroughout history, scientists discovered that matter could be composed of various chemical elements other than just earth, wind, water and fire. Observing these different elements suggested that a principle could be used to arrange them. This principle would later be known as the Periodic Table of the Chemical Elements.
\nContrary to popular belief, Mendeleev was not the first person who tried to organize the chemical elements into a meaningful chart. French geologist named\u00a0Alexandre-Emile B\u00e9guyer de Chancourtois was the first person to notice the periodicity of chemical elements in 1862.
\nOther scientists and chemists, including Englishman John Newlands and German Julius Lothar Meyer, published versions of the periodic table before Mendeleev\u2019s system gained widespread attention.
\nNevertheless, in 1869\u00a0Mendeleev laid the foundations for the iconic arrangement of elements: he listed elements in columns, and lined up the columns to place elements that have similar properties along the same row. The pattern repeats on the basis of similar physical or chemical characteristics\u00a0of the elements.
\nLater refinements and adjustments resulted in the modern periodic table as we know it today.
\n![\"\"](\"https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/3.-Periodic_table.png\")
To this day, there are 118 confirmed elements, neatly ordered according to atomic number (the number of protons found in the nucleus of each element). The remaining gaps on the bottom row were finally filled in December 2016\u00a0when the synthetic elements nihonium, moscovium, tennessine and oganesson were formally recognized.
The current periodic table not only contains all of the atomic building blocks found so far, it also provides a framework for future finds.
\nDid you know that the search for element 119 (which would be the first in a brand new row) is already ongoing in some laboratories? Hideto En’yo the director of the RIKEN Nishina Center for Accelerator-Based Science in Saitama, Japan, predicted in 2017 that elements 119 and 120 would both be found within five years.
\nTo date the periodic table has proven to be an indispensable tool for students, chemists, nanotechnologists, researchers and other scientists.
\nYou can quickly see the properties of chemical elements and how they interact with one another. The table also helps predict the\u00a0types of chemical reactions\u00a0that are likely for an element, which is useful for current scientists who are continuously working on discovering new materials and are further investigating the properties of existing elements.
\nThe history of the periodic table tells many fascinating stories of how science has become inextricably intertwined with our society over the past 150 years.
\nIn addition, the periodic table and its influences can be found in numerous everyday aspects of our lives and culture: from modern education to songs, printed T-shirts, tote bags, TV shows (such as Breaking Bad), lunch boxes and more.
\nDo you want to find out more about the periodic table? Join the celebrations during the International Year of the Periodic Table or check out the designated Twitter, Facebook or Instagramaccounts to learn more fun facts.
\nSOURCES
\nhttps://www.iypt2019.org
\nhttp://bsef.com/
\nhttp://content.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1982306,00.html
\nhttps://www.nature.com/articles/s41563-019-0285-8
\nhttps://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-019-00281-z
\nhttps://www.lenntech.com/periodic/history/history-periodic-table.htm
\nhttps://www.thoughtco.com/why-is-the-periodic-table-important-608829
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\n", "content_text": "In our previous article we explained that 2019 marks the 150thbirthday\u00a0of the Periodic Table of the Chemical Elements. But what are the origins of the periodic table and what did we learn from it? Join us in looking back and discover what the table has taught us to this day.\nCelebrate the periodic table with us\nBSEF is no exception! Together with the BSEF global representatives, BSEF is also celebrating the International Year of The Periodic Table – #IYPT2019! Watch our video with Nuno Bacharel, BSEF communications manager, and discover why the periodic table has been so important for modern science and innovation:\n\n\n\n\n\nHistory of the periodic table\nThroughout history, scientists discovered that matter could be composed of various chemical elements other than just earth, wind, water and fire. Observing these different elements suggested that a principle could be used to arrange them. This principle would later be known as the Periodic Table of the Chemical Elements.\nContrary to popular belief, Mendeleev was not the first person who tried to organize the chemical elements into a meaningful chart. French geologist named\u00a0Alexandre-Emile B\u00e9guyer de Chancourtois was the first person to notice the periodicity of chemical elements in 1862.\nOther scientists and chemists, including Englishman John Newlands and German Julius Lothar Meyer, published versions of the periodic table before Mendeleev\u2019s system gained widespread attention.\nNevertheless, in 1869\u00a0Mendeleev laid the foundations for the iconic arrangement of elements: he listed elements in columns, and lined up the columns to place elements that have similar properties along the same row. The pattern repeats on the basis of similar physical or chemical characteristics\u00a0of the elements.\nLater refinements and adjustments resulted in the modern periodic table as we know it today.\nThe\u00a0periodic table today\nTo this day, there are 118 confirmed elements, neatly ordered according to atomic number (the number of protons found in the nucleus of each element). The remaining gaps on the bottom row were finally filled in December 2016\u00a0when the synthetic elements nihonium, moscovium, tennessine and oganesson were formally recognized.\nThe current periodic table not only contains all of the atomic building blocks found so far, it also provides a framework for future finds.\nDid you know that the search for element 119 (which would be the first in a brand new row) is already ongoing in some laboratories? Hideto En’yo the director of the RIKEN Nishina Center for Accelerator-Based Science in Saitama, Japan, predicted in 2017 that elements 119 and 120 would both be found within five years.\nWhat have we learned?\nTo date the periodic table has proven to be an indispensable tool for students, chemists, nanotechnologists, researchers and other scientists.\nYou can quickly see the properties of chemical elements and how they interact with one another. The table also helps predict the\u00a0types of chemical reactions\u00a0that are likely for an element, which is useful for current scientists who are continuously working on discovering new materials and are further investigating the properties of existing elements.\nThe history of the periodic table tells many fascinating stories of how science has become inextricably intertwined with our society over the past 150 years.\nIn addition, the periodic table and its influences can be found in numerous everyday aspects of our lives and culture: from modern education to songs, printed T-shirts, tote bags, TV shows (such as Breaking Bad), lunch boxes and more.\nDo you want to find out more about the periodic table? Join the celebrations during the International Year of the Periodic Table or check out the designated Twitter, Facebook or Instagramaccounts to learn more fun facts.\nSOURCES\nhttps://www.iypt2019.org\nhttp://bsef.com/\nhttp://content.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1982306,00.html\nhttps://www.nature.com/articles/s41563-019-0285-8\nhttps://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-019-00281-z\nhttps://www.lenntech.com/periodic/history/history-periodic-table.htm\nhttps://www.thoughtco.com/why-is-the-periodic-table-important-608829\nThe post #IYPT2019 – What the periodic table has taught us appeared first on Let's talk bromine.", "date_published": "2019-06-19T11:45:05+00:00", "date_modified": "2019-06-20T09:55:33+00:00", "author": { "name": "admin", "url": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/author/admin/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0428b8e4964fa7634cc8733194ee5bbe?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/PeriodicTable.png", "tags": [ "bromine", "bsef", "chemical elements", "chemistry", "history of the periodic table", "innovation", "International Year of the Periodic Table", "IYPT 2019", "periodic table", "General news" ] }, { "id": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/2019/06/19/international-flow-battery-forum/", "url": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/2019/06/19/international-flow-battery-forum/", "title": "Meet BSEF at the International Flow Battery Forum", "content_html": "With an ever-growing electricity demand and rising pressure on reducing costs for energy storage and increasing performance, it is important to pay attention to and discuss all aspects of energy storage , development, and deployment.
\nAs per this recent art![\"\"](\"https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/2.-FlowBatteryForumLyon-1.png\")
icle by the Business Reporter, bromine flow batteries are an innovative and efficient energy storage solution
Bromine-based flow batteries are a highly efficient and cost-effective electro-chemical energy storage solution, providing a range of options to successfully manage energy from renewable sources, minimizing energy loss, reducing overall energy use and cost and safeguarding security of supply.
\nFor this reason, BSEF will again participate at the International Flow Battery Forum: to support the business case for flow batteries and long duration energy storage, with case studies from around the world.
\nThis tenth annual edition will be held from the 9th\u00a0until the 11th\u00a0of July in Lyon, France\u00a0at the Lyon Convention Centre.
\nWould you like to join us in the discussions? It is not too late yet, register here and come find us. We would love to meet you and talk about new developments together!
\nThe International Flow Battery Forum is a 3-day conference dedicated to flow batteries.
\nThe event will be covering flow battery operations, applications, manufacture, development and research. The aim is to bring together users, industry, suppliers and the R&D community to meet, learn, discuss and raise the profile of flow batteries as they are a crucial technology within the electrical energy storage sector.
\nThe 2019 programme will be looking at wh![\"\"](\"https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/2.-Windmolen.png\")
at is happening in the industry from the perspectives of manufacturers, developers, as well as users of flow batteries:
Various delegates and representatives from international companies will be speaking, including Andy Klassen from Avalon, Ben Sheppard from Redflow, Guillaume Chazelet from Kemiwatt and Daniel Manschke from Volterion GmbH.
\nFollow the International Flow Battery Forum on Twitter.
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SOURCES
\nhttps://flowbatteryforum.com/
\nhttps://www.business-reporter.co.uk/2019/05/13/bromine-flow-batteries-an-innovative-energy-storage-solution/#gsc.tab=0
\nhttps://redflow.com/
\nhttps://www.elestor.nl/
\nhttp://energystoragereport.info/israel-chemicals-icl-bromine-zinc-bromide-flow-battery/#sthash.GCBtaSPj.dpbs
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\n", "content_text": "With an ever-growing electricity demand and rising pressure on reducing costs for energy storage and increasing performance, it is important to pay attention to and discuss all aspects of energy storage , development, and deployment.\nAs per this recent article by the Business Reporter, bromine flow batteries are an innovative and efficient energy storage solution\nBromine-based flow batteries are a highly efficient and cost-effective electro-chemical energy storage solution, providing a range of options to successfully manage energy from renewable sources, minimizing energy loss, reducing overall energy use and cost and safeguarding security of supply.\nFor this reason, BSEF will again participate at the International Flow Battery Forum: to support the business case for flow batteries and long duration energy storage, with case studies from around the world.\nThis tenth annual edition will be held from the 9th\u00a0until the 11th\u00a0of July in Lyon, France\u00a0at the Lyon Convention Centre.\nWould you like to join us in the discussions? It is not too late yet, register here and come find us. We would love to meet you and talk about new developments together!\nWhat is the International Flow Battery Forum?\nThe International Flow Battery Forum is a 3-day conference dedicated to flow batteries.\nThe event will be covering flow battery operations, applications, manufacture, development and research. The aim is to bring together users, industry, suppliers and the R&D community to meet, learn, discuss and raise the profile of flow batteries as they are a crucial technology within the electrical energy storage sector.\nWho will discuss what?\nThe 2019 programme will be looking at what is happening in the industry from the perspectives of manufacturers, developers, as well as users of flow batteries:\n\nRecent progress in the flow battery industry and news of recent flow battery installations\nPromotion of the business case for flow batteries and long duration storage\nTechnical sessions covering materials and components\nDiscussions on battery recycling, supply of raw materials as well as presentation of less familiar concepts in flow batteries\n\nVarious delegates and representatives from international companies will be speaking, including Andy Klassen from Avalon, Ben Sheppard from Redflow, Guillaume Chazelet from Kemiwatt and Daniel Manschke from Volterion GmbH.\nFollow the International Flow Battery Forum on Twitter.\n \nSOURCES\nhttps://flowbatteryforum.com/\nhttps://www.business-reporter.co.uk/2019/05/13/bromine-flow-batteries-an-innovative-energy-storage-solution/#gsc.tab=0\nhttps://redflow.com/\nhttps://www.elestor.nl/\nhttp://energystoragereport.info/israel-chemicals-icl-bromine-zinc-bromide-flow-battery/#sthash.GCBtaSPj.dpbs\nThe post Meet BSEF at the International Flow Battery Forum appeared first on Let's talk bromine.", "date_published": "2019-06-19T11:44:00+00:00", "date_modified": "2019-06-20T09:50:53+00:00", "author": { "name": "admin", "url": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/author/admin/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0428b8e4964fa7634cc8733194ee5bbe?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/FlowBatteryForum-1.png", "tags": [ "bromine", "bromine-based technologies", "bsef", "flow batteries", "IFBF 2019", "innovation", "Energy storage", "General news" ] }, { "id": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/2018/03/15/bsef-at-ierc-2018/", "url": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/2018/03/15/bsef-at-ierc-2018/", "title": "BSEF at 17th International Electronics Recycling Congress \u2013 IERC 2018", "content_html": "BSEF attended the 17th International Electronics Recycling Congress – IERC 2018 \u2013 from the 18 till the 19 of January in Salzburg.
\nThe conference, which was about the latest developments in electronics, best available recycling technologies, safety issues and green technologies in the field of recycling, counted with 480 international experts from 42 countries. The IERC 2018 has therefore once again impressively underscored its significance as one of the leading congresses in the field of electrical and electronics recycling worldwide.
\nDuring the two day event, the BSEF team had the opportunity to meet with participants including producers of electrical and electronic equipment , recyclers, recycling equipment manufacturers, recycling associations and regulators. BSEF increased its visibility at the event with its own booth on the exhibition area.
\n![\"BSEF](\"https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/BSEF_Newsletter_Q1_2018_Topic4_Blog_Visual1.png\")
In addition, BSEF was very active on Twitter, participating on the online discussions around the conference and sharing key insights from speakers and participants.
\nAt the IERC 2018, industry representatives discussed about the multiple challenges and opportunities around the increasing volume of electrical and electronic scrap worldwide. The discussions covered all aspects of E-waste recycling – from current market developments and new technological trends to new legal frameworks and specific country reports.
\nIn addition, since 2007, the International Steering Committee of the IERC has presented the “IERC Honorary Award” to distinguished personalities. This year, the IERC Honorary Award was given to Manfred Fahrner of ALBA Electronics Recycling GmbH for his services to the electronics recycling industry. With over 20 years of experience in the field of e-waste recycling, Manfred Fahrner is a leading figure in the recycling industry, stated the International Steering Committee, explaining its decision.
\nThe next IERC 2019 will again take place in Salzburg from January 16 to 18, 2019.
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Would you like\u00a0to meet BSEF on future events?
\nDo not hesitate to share this article, to give your opinion and to start the conversation.
SOURCES
\nhttp://www.icm.ch/ierc-2018-exclusive
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\n", "content_text": "BSEF attended the 17th International Electronics Recycling Congress – IERC 2018 \u2013 from the 18 till the 19 of January in Salzburg.\nThe conference, which was about the latest developments in electronics, best available recycling technologies, safety issues and green technologies in the field of recycling, counted with 480 international experts from 42 countries. The IERC 2018 has therefore once again impressively underscored its significance as one of the leading congresses in the field of electrical and electronics recycling worldwide.\nDuring the two day event, the BSEF team had the opportunity to meet with participants including producers of electrical and electronic equipment , recyclers, recycling equipment manufacturers, recycling associations and regulators. BSEF increased its visibility at the event with its own booth on the exhibition area.\n\nIn addition, BSEF was very active on Twitter, participating on the online discussions around the conference and sharing key insights from speakers and participants.\nHighlights, trends and innovations\nAt the IERC 2018, industry representatives discussed about the multiple challenges and opportunities around the increasing volume of electrical and electronic scrap worldwide. The discussions covered all aspects of E-waste recycling – from current market developments and new technological trends to new legal frameworks and specific country reports.\nIn addition, since 2007, the International Steering Committee of the IERC has presented the “IERC Honorary Award” to distinguished personalities. This year, the IERC Honorary Award was given to Manfred Fahrner of ALBA Electronics Recycling GmbH for his services to the electronics recycling industry. With over 20 years of experience in the field of e-waste recycling, Manfred Fahrner is a leading figure in the recycling industry, stated the International Steering Committee, explaining its decision.\nThe next IERC 2019 will again take place in Salzburg from January 16 to 18, 2019.\n \nWould you like\u00a0to meet BSEF on future events?\nDo not hesitate to share this article, to give your opinion and to start the conversation.\nSOURCES\nhttp://www.icm.ch/ierc-2018-exclusive\n \nThe post BSEF at 17th International Electronics Recycling Congress – IERC 2018 appeared first on Let's talk bromine.", "date_published": "2018-03-15T09:04:58+00:00", "date_modified": "2018-03-15T09:04:58+00:00", "author": { "name": "admin", "url": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/author/admin/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0428b8e4964fa7634cc8733194ee5bbe?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/BSEF_Newsletter_Q1_2018_Topic4_Blog_Header.png", "tags": [ "brominated flame retardants", "bsef", "IERC 2018", "innovation", "recycling", "General news" ] } ] }