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Engineers Develop New Software Tool To Aid Material Modeling Research

by ezf115@psu.edu February 15, 2022

A new software tool can accelerate materials science research by…

The window coating (close-up of molecules) was shown to enhance heat transfer from sunlight outdoors (orange arrows) into a building interior while still allowing for ample light transmission (yellow arrow). Credit: image provided by Julian Wang. All Rights Reserved.

Nanoscale Window Coating Could Help Reduce Energy Costs

by ezf115@psu.edu January 25, 2022

To improve the coating’s efficacy, Penn State researchers say…

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Battery Metals From Mine Waste: Potential Economic Benefits For The Commonwealth

by ezf115@psu.edu January 13, 2022

New findings by a team led by Penn State researchers suggest…

A multi-institute research team engineered specialized hairy cellulose nanocrystals, left, developed from the main component of plant cell walls and used in a variety of materials, including paper, to capture off-target chemotherapy drugs to prevent tissue damage, right. Both tubes contain human blood serum and a common chemotherapy drug. The right tube also contains the nanocrystals, which captured the drug, separating it from the blood serum. Credit: Amir Sheikhi/Penn State

Engineered Nanomaterial Captures Off-Target Cancer Drug To Prevent Tissue Damage

by ezf115@psu.edu January 13, 2022

Super-capacity, cellulose-based material may enable high-dose…

Representation of simulated annealing using a 2D material (molybdenum disulfide) for the optimization of Ising spin system, which is a magnetic system characterized by the randomness in spin orientations. IMAGE: Jennifer M. McCann

Solving The ‘Big Problems’ Via Algorithms Enhanced By 2D Materials

by ezf115@psu.edu January 13, 2022

Important optimization algorithms that are designed to solve…

Representation of an aptamer, a long amino-acid sequence, designed to capture a drug molecule which causes the aptamer to drastically change the shape and thus detect the molecule. Credit: Elizabeth Floresgomez Murray and Slava Rotkin. All Rights Reserved.

Speedy, On-Site Drug Detection Key To Reducing Impacts Of Addiction Crisis

by ezf115@psu.edu January 13, 2022

Rapid, accessible and highly accurate detection of addictive…

Person in Penn State sweatshirt standing next to a faux skeleton

3D-Printing Surgical Implants Inspires Engineering Graduate Student

by ezf115@psu.edu January 13, 2022

Mechanical engineering’s Lauren Judkins shares how designing…

Mikayla Mathis, a student at Freire High School in Philadelphia, shooting a video in studio. Credit: WPSU. All Rights Reserved.

Penn State Center Unveils Innovative New K-12 Materials Science Content

by ezf115@psu.edu January 13, 2022

The Penn State Center for Nanoscale Science …

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