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“Nanoarchitected” materials may be a promising route to lightweight armor, protective coatings, blast shields, and other impact-resistant materials.

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Could we recycle plastic bags into fabrics of the future?

Using mechanics for cleaner membranes

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Controlling bubble formation on electrodes

A team led by Prof. Yang Shao-Horn shows a new universal descriptor for removal of nitrogen monoxide.

Three instructors from MechE recognized with 2020 Teaching With Digital Technology Awards

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Next Generation Electronics

Steve Banzaert honored with 2021 Teaching with Digital Technology Awards

See the impact of our research

Could we recycle plastic bags into fabrics of the future?

Using mechanics for cleaner membranes

Irmgard Bischofberger

Explore Research Areadesign

Supporting the Covid-19 vaccine rollout with extra-strength glass

Paul Sclavounos

Hands-on education goes remote

PHOTO GALLERY: 2019 Build Challenge

Explore Research Areaenergy

Douglas Hart

Controlling bubble formation on electrodes

A team led by Prof. Yang Shao-Horn shows a new universal descriptor for removal of nitrogen monoxide.

Three instructors from MechE recognized with 2020 Teaching With Digital Technology Awards