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Electroplating delivers high-energy, high-power batteries
Fri, 05/12/2017 - 11:37 The process that makes gold-plated jewelry or chrome car accents is now making powerful lithium-ion batteries.
New understanding of superconductor’s 'normal' state may open the way to solving longstanding puzzle
Thu, 05/11/2017 - 05:10 Vidya Madhavan, a physics professor and member of MRL, led experiments on the electronic properties of this material.
Jeffrey Moore Elected to National Academy of Sciences
Thu, 05/04/2017 - 06:27 Prof. Jeffrey Moore was elected to the National Academy of Sciences, one of the highest professional honors for scientists.
New NEC Pelletron for RBS Analysis Has Its First User
Fri, 04/28/2017 - 10:17 MRL is very happy to announce a new high-energy ion-beam accelerator has been added and is available for use.
Directed Molecular Transport: Exciting News for Chemical Detection
Wed, 04/26/2017 - 03:54 Research being done at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is making lifesaving chemical detection a possibility.
Physics Professor Nadya Mason Selected for 2018-19 Defense Science Study Group (DSSG)
Mon, 04/24/2017 - 10:02 DSSG is a program of education and study introducing outstanding science and engineering professors to U.S. security issues.Addressing Fundamental Limits of Ultrafast Devices at the University of Illinois
Fri, 04/21/2017 - 15:45 Researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have uncovered laser light that alters metal magnetization.
Addressing Fundamental Limits of Ultrafast Devices at the University of Illinois
Fri, 04/21/2017 - 03:58 Researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have uncovered laser light that alters metal magnetization.
Materials Science and Engineering Assistant Professor Pinshane Huang Receives 3M 2017 Non-Tenured Faculty Award
Wed, 04/19/2017 - 06:24 The awardees receive $15,000 for their research in this highly competitive program.
MRL a Part of Team to Receive MURI Award from the Department of Defense
Fri, 04/14/2017 - 09:15 The U.S. Department of Defense announced it is issuing 23 research awards totaling $163 million to academic institutions.
MRL Associate Director Catherine Jones Murphy Named MRS Fellow
Wed, 04/12/2017 - 09:31 This lifetime appointment by the MRS seeks to recognize outstanding members making ongoing, distinguished contributions.
Assistant Professor Pinshane Huang Receives 2017 MSA Albert Crewe Award
Tue, 03/28/2017 - 11:09 This award, from the Microscopy Society of America (MSA), represents a major recognition by the winner’s colleagues.
Jessica Krogstad and Robert Maass Receive NSF CAREER Awards
Thu, 03/23/2017 - 03:17 Two assistant professors in materials science and engineering recently received NSF CAREER awards for new research.
Middle School Kids Learning STEM for Engineering Open House
Mon, 03/13/2017 - 10:45 With guidance from the MRL and other scientists and engineers across campus, these young students built—and broke—bridges.
Smarter Energy Consumption at MRL Underway
Thu, 03/09/2017 - 05:15 Big, energy-saving changes with big benefits are happening within MRL.
MRL Central Facilities Used in Nanoclusters Research
Fri, 02/24/2017 - 05:08 Professor Prashant Jain's research group found that ultrasmall nanoclusters could help next-gen lithium ion batteries.
MatSE Assistant Professor Pinshane Huang Featured in Wonder Materials Exhibit
Mon, 02/13/2017 - 09:59 Pinshane Huang is inspiring the next generation of scientists through the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester.
Dual-function Nanorod LEDs could make Multifunctional Displays
Mon, 02/13/2017 - 05:27 Cellphones and other devices could soon be controlled with touchless gestures and charge themselves using ambient light.
Former MRL Director Jennifer Lewis Elected to National Academy of Engineering (NAE)
Fri, 02/10/2017 - 09:17 Congratulations to Jennifer Lewis, former MRL Director, for being elected to the NAE February 8, 2017.