Researchers discover new mechanism to cool buildings while saving energy

As global temperatures rise, the demand for sustainable cooling solutions increases. Researchers at UCLA, led by Aaswath Raman, have developed an affordable and scalable method to cool buildings in summer and heat them in winter. Their study details a new technique to optimize thermal management by manipulating radiant heat through common building materials. Radiant heat, […]

3D laser printing with bioinks from microalgae

Heidelberg researchers have successfully developed a new generation of biocompatible materials for additive manufacturing. Microalgae such as the diatom Odontella aurita and the green alga Tetraselmis striata, which are rich in lipids and photoactive pigments, are particularly suitable as “biofactories” for producing sustainable materials for 3D laser printing. An international research team led by Professor […]

A new approach to fine-tuning quantum materials

Quantum materials, which have electronic properties governed by quantum mechanics principles like correlation and entanglement, can display unique behaviors under certain conditions, such as superconductivity, where electricity is transmitted without resistance. To achieve optimal performance, these materials must be finely tuned. A team led by Mingda Li, an associate professor in MIT’s Department of Nuclear […]

Making metal powders from off-the-shelf barstock

In this video, see how Metal Powder Works’ DirectPowder mechanical milling process offers a more economical and sustainable solution for creating powders of new and unusual alloys without the need for melting.