There’s a lot of research that can be done in half a century, and the University of Delaware’s Tsu-Wei Chou has wasted no time doing just that. During his 53-year career, which makes him the ...

Electromagnetic radiation interferes with the operation of electronic devices and poses a threat to human health, while traditional microwave absorbing materials are difficult to meet the core ...

The study of bioinspired composite materials has rapidly evolved into an interdisciplinary field that bridges biology, materials science and engineering. Drawing inspiration from natural systems—such ...

To wood or not to wood, that's been the question! Ever since oil-based plastics burst onto the manufacturing scene, cost, ...

Composite materials, notably those reinforced with carbon or glass fibres, are increasingly utilised in engineering applications due to their high strength-to-weight ratio and durability. However, ...

Aerospace engineering and materials science researchers at Texas A&M University and the DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory have ...

Polymer materials offer cost-effective solutions in engineering, yet their limitations prompt research into nano-reinforced composites for improved performance.

The Nanomaterials Institute specializes in the study of MXene processing and polymer compositing, and the fundamental mechanical properties of MXenes. Researchers in the DNI are interested in studying ...

The modern aerospace sector's rapid expansion has led to improvements in aircraft materials. Lowering expenses, lightweighting, and extending the operational life of the components in aircraft ...

Two researchers from the Department of Mechanical Engineering – Asst. Profs. Yan Gu and Marianna Maiaru – were recognized by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the U.S. Air Force, respectively, ...

From creating lightweight yet durable prosthetics to designing new types of solar panels and batteries, materials engineers combine their expertise in physics, chemistry, biology, and engineering to ...