Topic
Materials processing
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Improving carbon nanotube consistency in the lab
Bench-top 'Robofurnace' automates chemical vapor deposition process.
February 12, 2014 -
Shining a light on tiny polymer shapes
Visiting graduate student studies high-throughput manufacturing of precisely shaped microparticles.
February 11, 2014 -
Faculty highlight: A. John Hart
Mechanical engineering professor explores the science and technology of nano manufacturing.
February 5, 2014 -
Enhancing solar cells with heat
Thermophotovoltaic system converts high heat to narrow spectrum tailored to solar cell profile
November 7, 2013 -
Faculty highlight: Evelyn Wang
Device Research Laboratory scientists aim to control changes in phase of gases and liquids to reduce power consumption in heating and cooling systems.
November 4, 2013 -
Advances in materials driving new technologies
Quantum dots for lighting and television, specialty fibers for surgery, highlighted at annual MPC Materials Day
November 1, 2013 -
MIT researchers to play key roles in new Center for Integrated Quantum Materials
Professor Raymond C. Ashoori will serve as co-principal investigator in the Harvard-led effort to develop new devices for quantum computing.
September 30, 2013 -
Faculty highlight: Caroline Ross
New techniques for combining complex oxide thin films promise electrical control of magnetic properties for data storage and computing.
September 27, 2013 -
Controlling the growth of semiconducting nanowires
MIT doctoral candidate Sam Crawford has contributed to fundamental understanding of growth processes using metal seed particles.
September 13, 2013 -
Strengthening aerospace laminates
MIT PhD student demonstrates toughening with aligned carbon nanotubes.
August 13, 2013 -
Building stronger multifunctional composites
Carbon nanotube deicing technologies developed at MIT could be in flight tests as early as next year.
August 12, 2013 -
Tuning metal-oxygen bond strength
Controlling spin state through strain could lead to better cathodes for solid oxide fuel cells
August 5, 2013 -
Transition metal oxide catalysts
Hong works to map dynamic oxidation reactions
July 24, 2013 -
A summer to explore science
Collegiate scholars immerse themselves in MIT research labs
July 11, 2013 -
Research update: Team observes real-time charging of a lithium-air battery
Imaging reveals what happens during charging; could lead to improved batteries for electric cars.
May 13, 2013 -
Living in a material world
Report finds materials manufacturers will likely be unable to meet targets for carbon-emissions reductions by 2050.
April 4, 2013