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Penn State researchers used a new laser writing technique to develop the first highly customizable microscale gas sensing devices. Credit: Kelby Hochreither/Penn State . All Rights Reserved.

Laser Writing May Enable ‘Electronic Nose’ For Multi-Gas Sensor

by jmm96@psu.edu July 12, 2022

By Ashley J. WennersHerron

Environmental sensors are a…

3D patch antennas use an electrically charged surface called a ground plane, which is placed directly under the sensor. It acts as a literal ground to help orient the sensor and compensate for how human tissue and sweat can dissipate electrical signals, giving the patch an advantage over other antenna types. Credit: Submitted/Penn State

Extra Dimension Doubles Power Of Standalone Antenna System

by jmm96@psu.edu July 12, 2022

By Mariah Chuprinski and Ashley WennersHerron

To…

images of strain crystallized fibers that are 1X-5X the initial hydrated length. The image indicates that the alignment of the fibers increases along the fiber axis with increasing elongation ratio. Credit: Penn State

Promising New Materials Mimic Muscle Structure And Function

by jmm96@psu.edu July 12, 2022

By Matthew Carroll

Inspired by the structure of muscles,…

Penn State-led researchers develop first artificial skin to maintain cognitive characteristics when deformed.

Rubbery Camouflage Skin Exhibits Smart And Stretchy Behaviors

by jmm96@psu.edu July 12, 2022

By Mary Fetzer

The skin of cephalopods, such…

Scientists Devise Method To Help Prevent Hospital Infections

by jmm96@psu.edu July 12, 2022

On any given day, one in 31 hospital patients is diagnosed with…

Real-time, accurate virus detection method could help fight next pandemic

by jmm96@psu.edu June 24, 2022

By Jamie Oberdick

A method of highly accurate and…

Mauricio Terrones, Verne M. Wilaman Professor of Physics and professor of chemistry and of materials science and engineering, has been named an Evan Pugh Professor. Credit: Penn State. Creative Commons

Mauricio Terrones Honored As Evan Pugh Professor At Penn State

by ezf115@psu.edu May 25, 2022

Mauricio Terrones, Verne M. Wilaman Professor of Physics and…

Ultra-high performing ceramic materials could lead to improved electronics, such as a future version of this robotic vision sensor camera system. Credit: Adobe stock images.

Ultrahigh Piezoelectric Performance Demonstrated In Ceramic Materials

by ezf115@psu.edu May 24, 2022

The ability of piezoelectric materials to convert mechanical…

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MRI News Articles

Laser Writing May Enable ‘Electronic Nose’ For Multi-Gas Sensor

Extra Dimension Doubles Power Of Standalone Antenna System

Promising New Materials Mimic Muscle Structure And Function

Rubbery Camouflage Skin Exhibits Smart And Stretchy Behaviors

Scientists Devise Method To Help Prevent Hospital Infections

Real-time, accurate virus detection method could help fight next pandemic

Mauricio Terrones Honored As Evan Pugh Professor At Penn State

Ultrahigh Piezoelectric Performance Demonstrated In Ceramic Materials

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