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Other materials stories that may be of interest

By Lisa McDonald / June 21, 2023

Ultrasound controls small particles, silver-infused bioactive glass, and other materials stories that may be of interest for June 21, 2023.

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Other materials stories that may be of interest

By Lisa McDonald / July 6, 2022

Optical fiber imaging advances Alzheimer’s studies, ceramic aerogel, and other materials stories that may be of interest for July 6, 2022.

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Other materials stories that may be of interest

By Lisa McDonald / September 29, 2021

Foldable ultrathin quantum dot LED, a new way to control magnets, and other materials stories that may be of interest for September 29, 2021.

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Other materials stories that may be of interest

By Lisa McDonald / October 14, 2020

Graphene microbubbles make perfect lenses, bioceramic implant induces cranial regrowth, and other materials stories that may be of interest for October 14, 2020.

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Other materials stories that may be of interest

By Lisa McDonald / July 15, 2020

Strategies for recycling solar panels, vulnerabilities in 3D-printed carbon-fiber composites, and other materials stories that may be of interest for July 15, 2020.

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Other materials stories that may be of interest

By Lisa McDonald / February 13, 2019

Nanoparticles may promote cancer metastasis, ceramic sensors for bridge strain, and other materials stories that may be of interest for February 13, 2019.

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Other materials stories that may be of interest

By Lisa McDonald / February 6, 2019

Detect ALS with graphene, lens-free holography, and other materials stories that may be of interest for February 6, 2019.

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Latest advances in wearable tech use graphene, silver nanowires

By Faye Oney / December 18, 2018

In two separate studies, researchers are experimenting with graphene and silver nanowires to create wearable technology. Their results could pave the way for clothing that monitors our health and reduces heating costs in buildings.

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Concrete goes ‘green’ with addition of graphene

By Faye Oney / May 29, 2018

Scientists from the University of Exeter have developed a process for producing an environmentally-friendly concrete that incorporates graphene at the nanoscale. The new concrete material is stronger and more water resistant than existing concretes.

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Video: Solar glass blocks generate electricity while insulating buildings

By Faye Oney / January 3, 2018

A collaboration between University of Exeter scientists and a local business has resulted in a glass block product that harnesses the power of the sun. Solar Squared glass blocks can generate electricity while providing thermal insulation to a building.

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