News for the Materials Community
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Reduced entropy in a three-dimensional lattice of super-cooled, laser-trapped atoms could help speed progress toward creating quantum computers.
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In its mission to transform the way we generate, supply, transmit, store and use energy, the Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRC), housed within the U.S. Department of Energy, has selected two projects with participation by the Penn State Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering for funding.
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Careful sample preparation, electron tomography and quantitative analysis of 3D models provides unique insights into the inner structure of reverse osmosis membranes widely used for salt water desalination wastewater recycling and home use, according to a team of chemical engineers.
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Every second counts for those with life-threatening injuries, especially when help is far away. A new grant will help Penn State researchers develop an innovative foam that helps seal wounds quickly — whether on the battlefield, in rural areas or in other isolated locations far from hospitals.
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SOCIAL SHARE THIS eMATERIALS ISSUE:
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The Materials Characterization Lab
NEW Instruments
New Suite for Optical Microscopy
- "Research" microscope - Zeiss Axiolmager
- Digital microscope - SmartZoom
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Sample Prep
- An ion mill improved EBSD hit rate and for polishing difficult samples
- A wire saw for delicate slicing
- A tool for precision, repetitive sectioning
- A low pressure precision polisher
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This year’s theme, “Grand Challenges Enabled by Materials,” will focus on six areas where Penn State can make significant advances to solving some of the 21st century’s most pressing challenges.
Breakout Sessions:
- Wireless Power (WiPOWER) for a Cordless World
- Advances in Powder Processing
- Translating and Evolving Nanoscale Assembly for Society
- Intelligent Design and Manufacturing
- Advanced Solid State Electrical-Thermal (ET) Cooling Technologies
- Smart Cities
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