Improving materials from the nanoscale up
At the Materials Day Symposium, researchers focus on tools that probe atomic structures in action to yield better designs for metals, solar cells, and polymers.
At the Materials Day Symposium, researchers focus on tools that probe atomic structures in action to yield better designs for metals, solar cells, and polymers.
Material could be used to coat windows, save on air-conditioning costs.
A grad student's research project unexpectedly yields a spooky message made from millions of carbon nanotubes.
Fibers containing systems for mixing, separating, and testing fluids may open up new possibilities for medical screening.
Technique from MIT could lead to tiny, self-powered devices for environmental, industrial, or medical monitoring.
$20 million gift names imaging suite in new facility, creates catalyst fund.
Department of Biology hosts a symposium to celebrate the launch of MIT.nano and its new Cryogenic Electron Microscopy Facility.
Efficient method for making single-atom-thick, wafer-scale materials opens up opportunities in flexible electronics.
Taking a page from green plants, new polymer “grows” through a chemical reaction with carbon dioxide.
Farnaz Niroui is exploring nanocale research from Mildred Dresselhaus’ former office.
Cost-effective method produces semiconducting films from materials that outperform silicon.
MIT.nano building, the largest of its kind, will usher in a new age of nanoscale advancements.
Materials Research Laboratory summer interns tackle materials science challenges, contribute to faculty research labs, and gain new skills.
Passive solar-powered system could prevent freezing on airplanes, wind turbines, powerlines, and other surfaces.
Technique could be used to scale-up self-assembled materials for use as optical sensors, color displays, and light-guided electronics.