Microscopy Reveals Lithium Ion Transport Flaws in EV Batteries
Lithium-ion batteries remain the dominant energy storage technology for electric vehicles, prized for their high energy density and proven reliability….
Materials & Manufacturing
Twisted Lattices Unlock Tunable Composite Materials
Moiré patterns, familiar as optical illusions when overlapping grids create rippling interference effects, take on a profound significance at the…
Cornell’s 3D-Printing Robot Targets Sustainable Construction
In the basement of Thurston Hall, the Bovay Civil Infrastructure Laboratory Complex has installed a formidable new research tool: a…
Turning Petroleum Waste into Strong, Affordable Carbon Fiber
Efforts to improve vehicle efficiency have long focused on reducing weight without compromising safety or performance. Lightweight materials such as…
Sustainable Manufacturing Market Accelerates Toward $523 Billion
The sustainable manufacturing sector is entering a phase of rapid expansion, driven by shifting consumer preferences, regulatory pressures, and technological…
Advancing Cryogenic Dielectrics for Naval Superconducting Systems
On June 15, 2022, the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) and Rowan University presented their joint research on…
Carbon Nanotube Composites Poised for Deep Space Missions
NASA’s ambitions to return humans to the moon and ultimately send crews to Mars hinge on spacecraft capable of enduring…
Nanotechnology Drives Next-Generation Face Mask Innovation
The World Health Organization’s guidelines emphasize that all patient-derived substances are potential infection sources, yet airborne droplets and close contact…
Advanced Materials Testing Preserves HMS Victory for 50 Years
In Portsmouth dockyard, HMS Victory stands as a defining symbol of British maritime heritage, yet its exposure to rain, wind,…