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By Lisa McDonald / June 22, 2022

Exfoliate hBN nanosheets, automate semiconductor research, and other materials stories that may be of interest for June 22, 2022.

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Other materials stories that may be of interest

By Lisa McDonald / October 6, 2021

Breakup of a single chemical bond, lass ‘sand’ to prevent coastal erosion, a new way to control magnets, and other materials stories that may be of interest for October 6, 2021.

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Other materials stories that may be of interest

By Lisa McDonald / July 14, 2021

Graphene keeps artworks’ colors ageless, cyber risks of 3D printing, and other materials stories that may be of interest for July 14, 2021.

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Other materials stories that may be of interest

By Lisa McDonald / March 17, 2021

Structural adhesives inspired by mussels, roadside barrier deflects air pollution, and other materials stories that may be of interest for March 17, 2021.

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Asking big questions of a microscopic particle: Scientists probe secrets of ancient mummy painting

By April Gocha / December 15, 2020

Ancient mummy portraits that were buried with mummies in Roman Egypt still hold many secrets about how and why they were created. A new study takes a deep dive into the materials secrets hiding in an ancient pigment particle and discovers some interesting insights into the people who created these unique works of art.

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Other materials stories that may be of interest

By Lisa McDonald / March 25, 2020

Ancient Egypt pigment aids modern microscopy, new nano strategy fights superbugs, and other materials stories that may be of interest for March 25, 2020.

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Environmentally friendly maxi-pad could provide manufacturing business for developing countries

By Faye Oney / June 2, 2017

A University of Utah team has developed a biodegradable sanitary pad that breaks down in less than 6 months and is comfortable to wear. Made of locally-sourced materials, the pad could provide a revenue stream for developing countries.

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Four ACerS members named Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors

By Eileen De Guire / December 19, 2016

The National Academy of Inventors named Delbert Day, Richard Riman, Mrityunjay Singh, and Anil Virkar to the 2016 Class of Fellows. They will be inducted at a ceremony in April 2017 in Boston, Mass.

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Metamaterial silicon polarizers may provide brighter displays with less energy drain

By April Gocha / December 4, 2014

Researchers at the University of Utah have designed a new metamaterial polarizer that redirects, rather than blocks, incident light waves—a development that has potential to make future devices much more energy-efficient.

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Other materials stories that may be of interest

By Eileen De Guire / April 1, 2014

Other materials stories that may be of interest

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