Graphene shows unusual thermoelectric response to light
Finding could lead to new photodetectors or energy-harvesting devices.
Forecasting pipe fractures
MIT simulation accurately reconstructs pipe fractures formed in the 2010 Deepwater Horizon accident.
Layer upon layer
Method holds promise for making two- or three-tier graphene films that could be used for new electronic devices.
Finding a needle in a haystack
New sensor developed by MIT chemical engineers can detect tiny traces of explosives.
Nano-sized vaccines
New MIT nanoparticles could lead to powerful vaccines for HIV and other diseases.
A greener way to grow carbon nanotubes
Study suggests new way for manufacturers to minimize environmental impact of carbon nanotube production
Pushing ions through carbon nanotubes
The tiny, multitalented carbon tubes can carry single molecules, one at a time.
Building microchips from the bottom up
MIT develops novel self-assembly method that could break size barrier
