Improving carbon nanotube consistency in the lab
Bench-top 'Robofurnace' automates chemical vapor deposition process.
Shining a light on tiny polymer shapes
Visiting graduate student studies high-throughput manufacturing of precisely shaped microparticles.
Faculty highlight: A. John Hart
Mechanical engineering professor explores the science and technology of nano manufacturing.
Enhancing solar cells with heat
Thermophotovoltaic system converts high heat to narrow spectrum tailored to solar cell profile
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.
Advances in materials driving new technologies
Quantum dots for lighting and television, specialty fibers for surgery, highlighted at annual MPC Materials Day
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.
Faculty highlight: Caroline Ross
New techniques for combining complex oxide thin films promise electrical control of magnetic properties for data storage and computing.
Controlling the growth of semiconducting nanowires
MIT doctoral candidate Sam Crawford has contributed to fundamental understanding of growth processes using metal seed particles.
Strengthening aerospace laminates
MIT PhD student demonstrates toughening with aligned carbon nanotubes.
Building stronger multifunctional composites
Carbon nanotube deicing technologies developed at MIT could be in flight tests as early as next year.
Tuning metal-oxygen bond strength
Controlling spin state through strain could lead to better cathodes for solid oxide fuel cells
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.