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Materials Research Institute

Materials Research Institute

Susan Trolier-McKinstry

Trolier-McKinstry named Evan Pugh University Professor

three graphs showing differences in electrical conductivity and one image showing a layered polymer metallic composite

Self-assembling, biomimetic composites possess unusual electrical properties

Electrical engineering professor named Electromagnetics Academy fellow

Online science outreach helps fill a void during COVID-19 quarantine

Online science outreach helps fill a void during COVID-19 quarantine

left masked figure chemically disinfecting a room. Right uv lights disinfecting a room.

Killing coronavirus with handheld ultraviolet light device may be feasible

image of droplets

New urine testing method holds promise for kidney stone sufferers

screenshot of computer simulation and materials characterization result

Graphene-reinforced carbon fiber may lead to affordable, stronger car materials

cartoon of crazed cat surrounded by fish and fish bones indicating positive and negative charges

Supercapacitor promises storage, high power and fast charging

three capsules with one depositing proteins into the cell

A novel method to precisely deliver therapeutics inside the body

Two men wearing safety goggles adjust wires on a device in a lab.

Engineers develop method to improve efficiency and heat tolerance of devices

coronavirus

Seed grants jump-start 47 interdisciplinary teams to conduct COVID-19 research

An illustration of a device that resembles a gray box with the lid lifted. On the top of the box under the lifted lid is a disk-like object.

Penn State engineer developing device that may be able to test for COVID-19

A researcher examines a glass bottle

Researchers mobilize to study COVID-19 from multiple angles

Smart Bandages

Wearable biosensors may pave the way for personalized health and wellness

3M and Penn State strike new three-year deal to drive research

3M and Penn State strike three-year deal to drive research

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