A new flexible thermoelectric generator can wrap around pipes and other hot surfaces and convert wasted heat into electricity more efficiently than previously possible.
Compared to their traditional battery counterparts, solid-state batteries have higher energy potential and are safer, making them key to advancing electric vehicle development and use
University ranks 22nd nationally in total research expenditures
A new software tool can accelerate materials science research by cutting out tedious background research on material properties.
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To improve the coating’s efficacy, Penn State researchers say that nanoscale technology may help elevate thermal performance to that of double-pane windows in winter.
New findings by a team led by Penn State researchers suggest potential economic opportunities from the domestic production of critical minerals.
Super-capacity, cellulose-based material may enable high-dose targeted treatments
Important optimization algorithms that are designed to solve large-scale problems such as airline schedules and supply chain logistics may soon get a boost from 2D materials that will enable the algorithms to better solve the problems and use less energy.
Rapid, accessible and highly accurate detection of addictive substances such as opiates and cocaine is vital to reducing the adverse personal and societal impacts of addiction, something current drug detection systems can take too long to provide.