An Antireflection Coating That Makes Plastic Invisible
Researchers at Penn State have developed an AR coating that improves on existing coatings to the extent that it can make transparent plastics, such as Plexiglas, virtually invisible.
Next-Gen Batteries Possible With New Engineering Approach
Dramatically longer-lasting, faster-charging and safer lithium metal batteries may be possible, according to Penn State research.
Tiny Fibers Create Unseen Plastic Pollution
Polyester and other synthetic fibers like nylon are still around and are a major contributor to the microplastics load in the environment, according to a Penn State materials scientist, who suggests switching to biosynthetic fibers to solve this problem.
Firefly-Inspired Surfaces Improve Efficiency Of LED Lightbulbs
A new type of light-emitting diode lightbulb could one day light homes and reduce power bills, according to Penn State researchers who suggest that LEDs made with firefly-mimicking structures could improve efficiency.