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- February 04, 2021
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Stanford research could lead to injectable gels that release medicines over time
- Injecting patients with a gel that would dissolve over several months could replace the need to administer daily or weekly shots. But to make this possible, researchers first had t
- Biomaterials and Bio-interfaces, Materials for Sustainability, Novel Synthesis & Fabrication Methods
- 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
- January 04, 2021
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A new lab-on-a-chip turns blood test snapshots into continuous movies
- The device can sense levels of virtually any protein or molecule in the blood, and could be transformative for disease detection, patient monitoring and biomedical research.
- Biomaterials and Bio-interfaces, Novel Synthesis & Fabrication Methods, Soft Matter & Hybrid Materials
- 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 06, 2020
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Sarah Heilshorn: Discovering how resilient and adaptable you can be
- Heilshorn’s experience of navigating the unfamiliar and intimidating inspires her to encourage underserved students and create a more inclusive work environment in her lab.
- Biomaterials and Bio-interfaces, Novel Synthesis & Fabrication Methods, Soft Matter & Hybrid Materials
- 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 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
- May 11, 2020
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An experimental new injection might help diabetics
- Researchers have developed a way to create a two-in-one shot that could make it easier for diabetics to more effectively control their blood sugar levels.
- Biomaterials and Bio-interfaces, Materials for Sustainability, Novel Synthesis & Fabrication Methods
- December 09, 2019
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The fight against bacterial infections enters the 21st century
- A 100-year-old test that takes days to complete is the current norm for identifying bacteria and the correct antibiotic for treatment. Researchers are working to find a better way.
- Biomaterials and Bio-interfaces, Materials for Sustainability, Novel Synthesis & Fabrication Methods
- October 10, 2019
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Researchers invent a new treatment to prevent wildfires
- Tests suggest that spraying this environmentally-benign fire retardant on high-risk areas could dramatically cut the number of fires that occur each year.
- Biomaterials and Bio-interfaces, Soft Matter & Hybrid Materials, Novel Synthesis & Fabrication 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 12, 2018
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Sarah Heilshorn: Building replacement parts for the human body
- Stanford professors Russ Altman and Sarah Heilshorn discuss the promise and the complexities of engineering new tissues to replace damaged parts of the human body.
- Biomaterials and Bio-interfaces, Novel Synthesis & Fabrication Methods, Soft Matter & Hybrid Materials
- 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
- October 01, 2015
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Battery experiments highlight Stanford's dual mission of teaching and research
- A Stanford PhD student guides an undergraduate through two years of tests that confound two decades of assumptions on lithium-ion battery design. The findings could lead to better
- Materials for Sustainability, Novel Synthesis & Fabrication Methods, Electronic, Magnetic & Photonic Materials
- 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