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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Gas sensor capabilitites
In-place manufacturing method improves gas sensor capabilities, production time
by jmm96@psu.edu

By Mariah R. Lucas

When used as wearable medical devices,…

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Man and two women in a lab readying a sample of cellulose
Researchers uncover mechanisms to easily dry, redisperse cellulose nanocrystals
by jco11@psu.edu

By Maria R. Lucas

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Cellulose…

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Unconventional experiments produce new nanoscale particles with big potential
by jmm96@psu.edu

By Sam Sholtis

Nanoparticles are complex materials smaller…

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Illustration of a probe gliding on a graphene surface
Humidity may be the key to super-lubricity “switch”
by jco11@psu.edu

By Jamie Oberdick

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Sometimes…

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People viewing a poster during a research poster session in a large room
Event lifts curtain on a bright future for materials research
by jco11@psu.edu

By Jamie Oberdick

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — You are reading…

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Image of a semiconductor chip in a motherboard
Penn State leads semiconductor packaging, heterogeneous integration center (JUMP 2.0)
by jco11@psu.edu

By Ashley WennersHerron

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The…

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Three people reviewing lab results on a computer screen.
Controlled, localized delivery of blood thinner may improve blood clot treatment
by jco11@psu.edu

By Mariah R. Lucas

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Heparin has long…

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Computer Model
Model shows how intelligent-like behavior can emerge from non-living agents
by jco11@psu.edu

By Adrienne Berard

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — From a…

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