eMaterials | Under Pressure: New technique could make feasible, large, flexible solar panels

A neurosurgeon and an electrical engineer walk into a lab
Researchers propose to develop a technology capable of measuring the activity of individual cells of the brain and to stimulate those cells at room temperature with a MEMS device capable of being implanted above the inner table of the skull for long-term human use.
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UNDER PRESSURE: New technique could make large, flexible solar panels more feasible
A new, high-pressure technique may allow the production of huge sheets of thin-film silicon semiconductors at low temperatures in simple reactors at a fraction of the size and cost of current technology. A paper describing the research by scientists at Penn State University publishes on May 13, 2016, in the journal Advanced Materials.
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Programmable materials find strength in molecular repetition
Synthetic proteins based on those found in a variety of squid species' ring teeth may lead the way to self-healing polymers carefully constructed for specific toughness and stretchability that might have applications in textiles, cosmetics and medicine, according to Penn State researchers.
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Namiko Yamamoto
Yamamoto receives ONR grant for scalable manufacturing of polymer nanocomposites
assistant professor of aerospace engineering, has been awarded a $376,599 grant from the Office of Naval Research to develop scalable manufacturing of polymer nanocomposites.

UPCOMING MCL WORKSHOPS

June 8, 2016
Introduction to Scanning Electron Microscopy
This is a course for new and experienced users that covers the underlying principles and practical aspects of Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM).

June 22, 2016

Micromeritics Workshop
Techniques for the characterization of texture, active surface area, and activity of powders and porous materials

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TRAINING VIDEOS

The Nanofab technical staff has created 18 training videos for many of the most sought after pieces of equipment in the Penn State Nanofabrication facility. Learn more...

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