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To improve the coating’s efficacy, Penn State researchers say that nanoscale technology may help elevate thermal performance to that of double-pane windows in winter. 

New findings by a team led by Penn State researchers suggest potential economic opportunities from the domestic production of critical minerals.

Super-capacity, cellulose-based material may enable high-dose targeted treatments

Important optimization algorithms that are designed to solve large-scale problems such as airline schedules and supply chain logistics may soon get a boost from 2D materials that will enable the algorithms to better solve the problems and use less energy.

Rapid, accessible and highly accurate detection of addictive substances such as opiates and cocaine is vital to reducing the adverse personal and societal impacts of addiction, something current drug detection systems can take too long to provide.

Mechanical engineering’s Lauren Judkins shares how designing custom implants could improve patient outcomes for rib injuries

The Penn State Center for Nanoscale Science recently went on a mission: To create new online content for K-12 students to learn about materials science and the impact it has on everyday lives.  

Assistant Professor Shengxi Huang will explore fundamental research that could drastically enhance sensors, paving the way for more powerful electronics

Pumping carbon dioxide underground may help combat the warming of the atmosphere but finding appropriate underground sites that could safely serve as reservoirs can be complicated.

Penn State researcher details a new nanotechnology to separate neodymium using plant cellulose, which is found in paper, cotton and pulp.