2012 University of Southern California, Architecture Department Doris Kim Doris Kim, an architect with a history of biology have created a material called the Thermo-Bimetal. The issue that she had in recent years was… Continue reading
2013 Superomniphobic Surfaces University of Michigan A team of University of Michigan materials science is reporting a breakthrough that could have big implications for everything from stain-free clothing to protective surface coatings and chemical… Continue reading
2013 Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Joanna Aizenberg Joanna Aizenberg, the Amy Smith Berylson Professor of Materials Science in the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS), a core faculty member… Continue reading
2013 Oxford University Oxford PV Oxford Photovoltaic solid state DSC has been in research of ways to bring new ways of PVs to the market. When applying solar energy to the building we normally… Continue reading
2012 Self Healing Skin Stanford University They started with a plastic consisting of molecular chains joined by simple hydrogen bonds. This imparts the self-healing ability, as the bonds can be easily broken but also… Continue reading
2013Hydroelectric PlantSINTEF & Norwegian Scientist To use the water pressure at the sea bed in practice, the mechanical energy is converted by a reversible pump turbine, as in a normal pumped storage hydroelectric plant.… Continue reading
