Two MIT teams selected for NSF sustainable materials grants
Chosen from 16 finalist teams, the MIT-led projects will investigate quantum topological materials and sustainable microchip production.
Chosen from 16 finalist teams, the MIT-led projects will investigate quantum topological materials and sustainable microchip production.
A pioneer in solid-state ionics and materials science education, Wuensch is remembered for his thoughtful scholarship and grace in teaching and mentoring.
In research that may lead to next-generation airplanes and spacecraft, MIT engineers used carbon nanotubes to prevent cracking in multilayered composites.
Work by MIT engineers could lead to plethora of new applications, including better detectors for nuclear materials at ports.
The advance could help make 3D printing more sustainable, enabling printing with renewable or recyclable materials that are difficult to characterize.
Study shows neutrons can bind to nanoscale atomic clusters known as quantum dots. The finding may provide insights into material properties and quantum effects.
Professor Rafael Jaramillo relishes the challenge of developing new, environmentally beneficial semiconductor materials.
The behavior of granular materials has been difficult to visualize, but a new method reveals their internal forces in 3D detail.
Associate Professor Jeehwan Kim is exploring systems that could take over where silicon leaves off.
In an MIT visit, the endlessly curious Kramer explained how he sampled careers from cook to circus clown before beginning the pursuit of mastery within his craft.
In field tests, MIT spinoff AgZen demonstrated that its feedback-optimized spraying system could halve the pesticide needs of farms and improve crop yields.
With batteries based on iron and air, Form Energy leverages MIT research to incorporate renewables into the grid.
The work will help researchers tune surface properties of perovskites, a promising alternative and supplement to silicon, for more efficient photovoltaics.
The printed solenoids could enable electronics that cost less and are easier to manufacture — on Earth or in space.
A love of food and cooking unlocked senior Branden Spitzer’s interest in materials science and engineering.