2D Materials: In the brief history of two-dimensional (2D) materials, Penn State played a key role and is positioning itself to take an even bigger role in the future. 
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Stability solution brings unique form of carbon closer to practical application
by jmm96@psu.edu

By Jamie Oberdick

Carbyne, a one-dimensional chain of…

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Penn State launches Center of Excellence in Directed Energy
by jco11@psu.edu

Penn State recently launched the Center of Excellence in Directed…

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Q&A: Making defects ‘sing’ in 3D-printed metal parts
by jmm96@psu.edu

By Maria Lucas

Additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, has…

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Q&A: Microscopic robots may shape the future of health, tech and the environment
by jmm96@psu.edu

By Adrienne Berard

From microscopic robots that can carry…

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High-tech sticker can identify real human emotions
by jmm96@psu.edu

By Adrienne Berard

Saying one thing while feeling another…

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Materials Research Institute announces 2025 seed grant recipients
by jmm96@psu.edu

By Jamie Oberdick

The Materials Research Institute (MRI)…

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Tiny, soft robot flexes its potential as a life saver
by jmm96@psu.edu

By Jamie Oberdick

A tiny, soft, flexible robot that can…

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Mechanical, biomedical engineering professor earns national recognition
by jmm96@psu.edu

By Mariah Lucas

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