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- January 04, 2021
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First glimpse of polarons forming in a promising next-gen energy material
- These fleeting disruptions, seen for the first time in lead hybrid perovskites, may help explain why these materials are exceptionally good at turning sunlight into electrical curr
- Materials Computation, Theory & Design, Materials for Sustainability, Biomaterials and Bio-interfaces
- November 30, 2020
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Engineers invent an ultrafast way to make perovskite solar modules
- High-speed manufacturing could spur the commercialization of these energy-efficient, cost-effective alternatives to the silicon solar panels that are widely used today.
- Biomaterials and Bio-interfaces, Materials for Sustainability, Mechanical Behavior & Structural Materials
- November 05, 2020
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A new approach to lithium-ion batteries could address two major goals
- If adopted, the technology could extend the driving range of electric vehicles and reduce the danger that laptops, cell phones and other devices will burst into flames.
- Novel Synthesis & Fabrication Methods, Novel Characterization Methods, Materials for Sustainability
- October 05, 2020
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Researchers combine heat and humidity to disinfect N95 masks for reuse
- Gently heating N95 masks at a relatively high humidity was found to inactivate any SARS-CoV-2 virus trapped within, without degrading the masks’ performance.
- Novel Synthesis & Fabrication Methods, Novel Characterization Methods, Materials for Sustainability
- June 30, 2020
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Engineers invent a way to store data without using silicon chips
- Researchers have invented a way to slide atomically-thin layers of 2D materials over one another to store more data, in less space and using less energy.
- Electronic, Magnetic & Photonic Materials, Materials for Sustainability, Novel Characterization Methods
- June 25, 2020
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A new battery electrolyte may boost the electric vehicles’ performance
- Stanford researchers have designed a new electrolyte for lithium metal batteries that could increase the driving range of electric cars.
- Electronic, Magnetic & Photonic Materials, Materials for Sustainability, Novel Characterization Methods
- August 09, 2019
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A battery that harnesses energy from mixing of freshwater and seawater
- Made from affordable and durable materials, this technology could make coastal wastewater treatment plants energy-independent and carbon neutral.
- Materials for Sustainability, Electronic, Magnetic & Photonic Materials, Novel Synthesis & Fabrication Methods
- June 04, 2019
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A new approach to cleaning heavy metals out of soil
- To remove these dangerous toxins from the ground before they enter the food chain, researchers are testing a novel chemical process.
- Electronic, Magnetic & Photonic Materials, Materials for Sustainability, Novel Characterization Methods
- March 30, 2017
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Reinhold Dauskardt: Human skin — the ultimate bio-interface
- New research on the biomechanical properties of skin has implications for new cosmetics, wearable tech, and treatment of damaged skin.
- Biomaterials and Bio-interfaces, Materials Computation, Theory & Design, Materials for Sustainability
- June 27, 2016
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How do we build more durable electronic devices?
- New insights about the protective layers in chips could help build sturdier products.
- Materials for Sustainability, Mechanical Behavior & Structural Materials, Novel Characterization Methods
- April 28, 2016
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Yi Cui: How nano materials can help improve everything from batteries to face masks
- By focusing on structures that are infinitesimally small, a prolific engineer initiates a series of very big things.
- Electronic, Magnetic & Photonic Materials, Materials for Sustainability, Novel Characterization Methods
- March 31, 2016
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What will the batteries and electronics of the future look like?
- A team of researchers peer deep into materials with ultrafast science.
- Electronic, Magnetic & Photonic Materials, Materials for Sustainability, Novel Characterization Methods
- July 15, 2015
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New fuel-cell materials could pave the way for practical hydrogen-powered cars
- Associate Professor Yi Cui's team has developed a stable cobalt-nickel-iron oxide catalyst that splits water continuously for more than 100 hours.
- Materials for Sustainability, Electronic, Magnetic & Photonic Materials, Novel Characterization Methods
- February 18, 2015
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Stanford engineers develop new air filter that could help Beijing residents breathe easily
- Associate Professor Yi Cui and his students have turned a material commonly used in surgical gloves into a low-cost, highly efficient air filter. It could be used to improve facema
- Materials for Sustainability, Electronic, Magnetic & Photonic Materials, Novel Characterization Methods
- July 29, 2014
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Stanford Team Achieves 'Holy Grail' of Battery Design: A Stable Lithium Anode
- The development could lead to smaller, cheaper and more efficient rechargeable batteries.
- Awards & Recognition, Electronic, Magnetic & Photonic Materials, Materials for Sustainability
- October 03, 2011
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Sulfur in hollow nanofibers overcomes challenges of lithium-ion battery design
- Yi Cui and his students have used sulfur-coated hollow carbon nanofibers and an electrolyte additive to fabricate a superior rechargeable lithium battery cathode. According to Cui,
- Materials for Sustainability, Electronic, Magnetic & Photonic Materials, Novel Characterization Methods