Argonne, PNNL Team Wins Howe Medal for Alloy Research
Researchers were honored for using X-rays to watch aluminum alloys solidify and refining them with ultrasound.
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Coverage of materials science in the United States focuses on advancements in composites, nanomaterials, superconductors and materials engineering. It tracks major research milestones and the development of new synthetic materials across the country.
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October 30, 2026
PI Debuts Magnetic Levitation Technology at SEMICON WestThe new motion systems eliminate mechanical friction to improve precision in industrial and research applications.
October 29, 2026
Argonne Researchers Refine Perovskite Crystal GrowthA new salt-additive method reduces structural defects to improve optoelectronic stability.
October 26, 2026
CoTec Holdings Advances Rare Earth Magnet Recycling TechThe company is leveraging its stake in HyProMag USA to build a domestic rare earth magnet supply chain.
October 24, 2026
Thermo Fisher Releases New Electron DetectorThe commercial launch of the advanced EMPAD 2 allows for unprecedented material imaging at 10,000 frames per second.
October 22, 2026
NASA Develops Solid-State Batteries for Lunar UseThe SPEARS project creates power systems built to withstand the Moon's extreme temperature fluctuations.
October 21, 2026
IACMI Develops Domestic Silicon Carbide Fiber Supply ChainThe consortium aims to boost production capacity for heat-resistant materials used in defense applications.
October 20, 2026
MIT Engineers Develop Recyclable Polyethylene YarnThe new material remains strong and flexible through ten cycles of melting and respinning for reuse.
October 20, 2026
PPG Launches Bio-Based Synthetic Paper for CredentialsThe new Teslin Envos material reduces carbon footprints for identity documents and security labels by up to 25 percent.
October 20, 2026
Researchers Develop AI Model for 3D Material DesignsThe new system analyzes atomic structures to identify materials suitable for advanced lithium-ion batteries.
October 16, 2026
Auburn Joins Initiative to Turn Grass Into ProductsThe program aims to convert underutilized farmland grasses into sustainable materials like shipping packaging.
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