Family of compounds could someday be useful for fuel cells, supercapacitors, catalysts, and sensors.

MIT.nano Associate Director Brian Anthony with MechE postdoc Robin Singh and research scientist Anu Agarwal recently published a paper in Nature Research on a Machine Learning (ML)-based method for the inverse design of the meta-optical structure.

The team presents a data-driven approach for modeling a grating meta-structure which performs photonic beam engineering. The devices were fabricated at MIT.nano! Read more at Nature.

In a new realm of materials, PhD student Thanh Nguyen uses neutrons to hunt for exotic properties that could power real-world applications.

MIT researchers identify a molecule that could target advanced prostate cancer as well as a variety of other cancers.

Study suggests mechanical properties of spike proteins can predict infectivity and lethality of different coronaviruses.

Device could provide pressurized steam to run autoclaves without the need for electricity in off-grid areas.

The protein, which acts as an ion channel, could be a target for new drugs against the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

Inspired by camel fur, a new two-layered material could provide extended cooling to preserve the freshness of perishable goods.