
Materials Science and Engineering
Tweaking Alloy Microchemistry For Flawless Metal 3D Printing
Sep 27, 2021 • 5 min. readResearchers at Texas A&M have fine-tuned the process for creating defect-free metal parts using a laser bed powder fusion 3D printing technique.
Under Loading Ceramics Self-Heal Cracks By Forming Kink-Bands
Sep 1, 2021 • 3 min. readIn a new study, Texas A&M researchers have discovered that a class of ceramics called MAX phases can self-heal cracks even at room temperature.
3D Printable Phase-Changing Composites Can Regulate Temperatures Inside Buildings
Jul 9, 2021 • 5 min. readThe composites can be added to building materials or 3D printed as decorative assets.
Unexpected ‘Black Swan’ Defect Discovered In Soft Matter For First Time
May 19, 2021 • 5 min. readUsing an advanced microscopy technique, Texas A&M researchers have uncovered a twin boundary defect in a soft polymer that has never been observed before.
A multidisciplinary team of Texas A&M researchers developed a new metal-free battery platform that could lead to more sustainable, recyclable batteries.
A Texas A&M graduate student has established a unique style of teaching that might revolutionize how engineering courses are taught in classrooms.
New Computational Tool Could Help Design Futuristic Jet Engine Turbines
Apr 12, 2021 • 5 min. readThe algorithm, designed at Texas A&M, can quickly predict the behavior of novel materials at blistering temperatures.
An Organic Material For The Next Generation Of HVAC Technologies
Mar 29, 2021 • 4 min. readTexas A&M researchers have enhanced the dehumidification efficiency of a polymer that could help develop more energy-efficient systems with a smaller carbon footprint.
Texas A&M associate professor Emily Pentzer is being honored for her contributions to the field of polymer and materials science, educating students and her service to the scientific community.
Chameleon-Like Material Spiked With Boron Comes Closer To Mimicking Brain Cells
Dec 11, 2020 • 5 min. readIn a new study, Texas A&M researchers in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering describe a new material that comes close to mimicking how brain cells perform computations.