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Materials Research Institute

Materials Research Institute

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Penn State partners with two universities for diversity in materials research

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Graphene made with lasers for wearable health devices

Three images showing production of ferroelectric magnesium-substituted zinc oxide thin films

Ferroelectrics everywhere?

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National 2D materials research center wins NSF funding

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Registration now open for Penn State's marquee materials research event

Tungsten disulfide monolayer imagery and modeling

Finding new types of 2D material defects could enable better electronics

Growing Impact Podcast

Podcast discusses creating inexpensive catalysts for renewable energy

Four grey boxes are on a black background. The left shows tiny cracks, while the right has little wrinkles.

Intentional cracks and wrinkles provide low-cost option for medical screening

Cryo-STEM imagery of silicon and the solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI) layer during battery recharging

Novel method of imaging silicon anode degradation may lead to better batteries

Conference talk to reveal new features of Raman spectroscopy

A white chain of fiber rests in the palm of a hand.

From waste to wear: How squid may be key to material revolution

A computer rendering of a brick, white and black building surrounded by white buildings. Green grass is in the foreground, and a blue sky is in the background.

Nuclear science, engineering spark collaborations across Penn State and beyond

Two stacked ultrasound images. The top is dark with minimal spots of color, while the bottom is colorful with notable points of interest.

Engineers find imaging technique could become treatment for deep vein thrombosis

Student-led virtual event strengthens Penn State-Freiburg Partnership

Yellow curves flow behind a model of baby's face and blue brain. Toy blocks and rings frame the baby's face.

Normal brain growth curves for children developed

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