Glassy carbon, now with less heat
Carbon nanotubes lower the transformation temperature of glassy carbon, possibly aiding manufacturers, MIT researchers report.
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Experiments confirm theory of “superballistic” electron flow
Behaving like particles in a viscous fluid can help bunches of electrons squeeze through a tight space.
Transparent, flexible solar cells
Researchers develop a novel technique using graphene to create solar cells they can mount on surfaces ranging from glass to plastic to paper and tape.
Felice Frankel: Creating images to explain science concepts
MIT researcher helps scientists and engineers hone their visual imagery.
New 3-D chip combines computing and data storage
Advance points toward new generation of computers for coming superstorm of data.
Scientists produce dialysis membrane made from graphene
Material can filter nanometer-sized molecules at 10 to 100 times the rate of commercial membranes.
Summer Scholars embrace engineering challenges
Diverse group seeks MIT laboratory internship experiences in materials science, photonics, energy, and biomedical applications.
Sandwiched between superconductors, graphene adopts exotic electronic states
Platform may be used to explore avenues for quantum computing.
Graphene holds up under high pressure
Used in filtration membranes, ultrathin material could help make desalination more productive.
Not stuck on silicon
Engineers use graphene as a “copy machine” to produce cheaper semiconductor wafers.
Researchers “iron out” graphene’s wrinkles
New technique produces highly conductive graphene wafers.
Electrons go superballistic
Newly discovered phenomenon accelerates electrons as they enter a viscous state.
Graphene sheets capture cells efficiently
New method could enable pinpoint diagnostics on individual blood cells.