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Novel ‘polymer alloy’ material made of commercially available plastics demonstrates unprecedented performance at high temperatures

By Ashley WennersHerron

By Ty Tkacik

Despite rare earth elements’ importance in manufacturing cell phones, magnets and a host of other consumer and commercial electronics, the lack of a sustainable, environmentally friendly approach to obtaining these metals has led to a global shortage, according to Amir Sheikhi, associate professor of chemical engineering.

Advanced imaging reveals a detailed understanding of the mechanisms driving a previously misunderstood material, researchers say

By Ty Tkacik

A stretchy, conductive type of plastic could help power the next generation of implantable biomedical devices, like longer-lasting pacemakers or glucose monitors, according to Enrique Gomez, professor of chemical engineering at Penn State.

By Ty Tkacik