Novel Synthesis & Fabrication Methods

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

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

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.

High-speed manufacturing could spur the commercialization of these energy-efficient, cost-effective alternatives to the silicon solar panels that are widely used today.

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.

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.

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.

Stanford researchers have designed a new electrolyte for lithium metal batteries that could increase the driving range of electric cars.

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.

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.

Tests suggest that spraying this environmentally-benign fire retardant on high-risk areas could dramatically cut the number of fires that occur each year.

Made from affordable and durable materials, this technology could make coastal wastewater treatment plants energy-independent and carbon neutral.

To remove these dangerous toxins from the ground before they enter the food chain, researchers are testing a novel chemical process.

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.

​New research on the biomechanical properties of skin has implications for new cosmetics, wearable tech, and treatment of damaged skin.

New insights about the protective layers in chips could help build sturdier products.

By focusing on structures that are infinitesimally small, a prolific engineer initiates a series of very big things.

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

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