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“The work could advance smart materials, soundproofing materials, shock absorbers, elastics cloaks and more A University at Buffalo-led research team has reported a new 3D-printed molecular ferroelectric metamaterial. The advancement, published Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of …
“People love their electric cars. But not so much the bulky batteries and related power systems that take up precious cargo space. Help could be on the way from a gallium oxide-based transistor under development at UB. In a study …
“A study identifies dozens of new carbon structures that are expected to be superhard, including some that may be about as hard as diamonds Superhard materials can slice, drill and polish other objects. They also hold potential for creating scratch-resistant …
“Physicists manipulate energy valleys in tungsten disulfide, with potential applications in quantum computing New research on two-dimensional tungsten disulfide (WS2) could open the door to advances in quantum computing. In a paper published Sept. 13 in Nature Communications, scientists report …
“UB engineers develop a dynamic gripper that mimics the adjustable grip of a human hand, an advancement that could improve industrial safety Human hands are remarkably skilled at manipulating a range of objects. We can pick up an egg or …
“The quantum technology advancement could help lead to improvements in computing, data processing Stop! In the name of quantum science and engineering. The familiar refrain relates to a new achievement in quantum technology, an emerging field of research that seeks …
“Static electricity could charge our electronics While common in everyday life, the science behind this phenomenon is not well understood “Nearly everyone has zapped their finger on a doorknob or seen child’s hair stick to a balloon. To incorporate …
News 3D printers have ‘fingerprints,’ a discovery that could help trace 3D-printed guns, counterfeit goods
“Like fingerprints, no 3D printer is exactly the same. That’s the takeaway from a new University at Buffalo-led studyDownload pdf that describes what’s believed to be the first accurate method for tracing a 3D-printed object to the machine …
“How do you pack more power into an electric car? The answer may be electronic transistors made of gallium oxide, which could enable automakers to boost energy output while keeping vehicles lightweight and streamlined in design. A recent advancement — reported …
“Research shows that the chemical — a component of wastewater in textile-making — is good at tasks associated with energy storage A sapphire-colored dye called methylene blue is a common ingredient in wastewater from textile mills. But University at Buffalo scientists think …