WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Porous silicon, a roughed-up version of the material that paved the way for the computer industry, is now smoothing the way for new types of chemical and medical analyses, ...

Biosensors that can be worn on the skin promise some exciting possibilities, with the potential to non-invasively monitor everyday health, and even things like glucose or stress levels. Scientists at ...

Science fiction has long predicted the union of humans and computers. Many children in the 1960s and 1970s were avid fans of ‘The Six Million Dollar Man’ TV series and the ‘Star Wars’ films, both of ...

Porous silicon manufactured in a bottom up procedure using solar energy can be used to generate hydrogen from water, according to a team of Penn State mechanical engineers, who also see applications ...

The world's demand for alternative fuels and sustainable chemical products has prompted many scientists to look in the same direction for answers: converting carbon dioxide (CO2) into carbon monoxide ...

Researchers in Iran developed a passive solar module cooling method using silicon carbide porous ceramic. When combined with phase change materials, the technique reportedly boosts panel performance ...

This technology is currently undergoing scale-up trials, extensive performance testing and patenting. We are seeking potential partners with clear intent to invest in the technology. There are a ...

In the 21st century we're all using batteries but we need faster charging, longer life and new storage materials. A new review from the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering evaluates ...