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Heat-resistant nanophotonic material could help turn heat into electricity
  1. Heat-resistant nanophotonic material could help turn heat into electricity

    The key to beating the heat is degrading the materials in advance.

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  2. Excelling at repelling

    A material science researcher’s drive to ice-, barnacle-, and kid-proof coatings

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  3. Photosynthesis copycat may improve solar cells

    The new approach moves energy efficiently and could reduce energy losses converting light into electricity.

  4. $11M DOE center for next-gen battery technology

    The University of Michigan will lead a suite of projects involving multiple institutions to boost understanding of solid-state EV power cells.

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  5. Durable coating kills the COVID virus and other germs in minutes

    Polyurethane locks in the antimicrobial power of tea tree and cinnamon oils. The new technology could start making public spaces safer within a year.

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  6. Visualizing nanoscale structures in real time

    Open-source software enables researchers to see materials in 3D while they’re still on the electron microscope.

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  7. In the news: Michigan Engineering experts August 1-5

    Highlights include Science and Insider.

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  8. In the news: Michigan Engineering experts May 16-20

    Highlights include Forbes and Discovery.

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  9. Graphene-hBN breakthrough to spur new LEDs, quantum computing

    Study uncovers first method for producing high-quality, wafer-scale, single-layer hexagonal boron nitride

  10. Twisted vibrations enable quality control for chiral drugs and supplements

    Terahertz light creates twisting vibrations in biomolecules such as proteins, confirming whether their compositions and structures are safe and effective.

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