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New synthesis process paves way for more efficient lasers, LEDs

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Latex-gloved hand with syringe and testing device.

Oct 28, 2021

Slowing down transmission

As viruses evolve and spread, delivering healthcare in a wide variety of settings within and far from traditional hospitals becomes more essential to ensure patients receive the care they need. To address this, a team of students across three different engineering disciplines debuted a novel H1N1 biosensor at the SensUs 2021 competition and won second… 
James Lester standing behind computer modeled illustration of molecular structures.

Oct 28, 2021

A new way to learn

In Crystal Island: EcoJourneys, a narrative-based virtual learning environment designed by researchers in NC State’s Department of Computer Science (CSC), middle school students travel to a fictional island in the Philippines. While there, they encounter a dilemma: a local fish farm is reporting that tilapia are becoming sick at an alarming rate. It’s a complex problem… 
View from within rows of corn in a Rowan County field.

Oct 28, 2021

Steps toward sustainability

Faculty members in the College of Engineering and across NC State will lead a national research effort to reduce both dependence on mined phosphates and the amount of phosphorus that leaches into soils and water. The research, funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), will focus on issues relevant to both food security and environmental quality.… 
Latex-gloved hands holding a clear hydrogel.

Oct 28, 2021

Using liquid metal to turn motion into electricity — even underwater

NC State researchers have created a soft and stretchable device that converts movement into electricity and can work in wet environments. 
A robotic hand (left) touching index finger of human hand (right) through a membrane on a blue and black background.

Oct 28, 2021

New law of physics helps humans and robots grasp the friction of touch

Researchers have now discovered a new law of physics that accounts for this type of friction, which should advance a wide range of robotic technologies. 
Closeup of hand with flexible circuit around the index finger.

Oct 28, 2021

ASSIST Center looks to a self-sufficient future

Nine years in, the Center for Advanced Self-Powered Systems of Integrated Sensors and Technologies (ASSIST) has continued to lead the way in developing flexible, self-powering and wearable devices that will help both physicians and patients in monitoring human health across fields. 
Picture within a picture of enlarged portion of plant with patch sensor.

Oct 28, 2021

Plant patch enables continuous monitoring for crop diseases

A new patch that plants can “wear” monitors continuously for diseases and other stresses, such as crop damage or extreme heat. 
Color illustration of an exosome-coated stent in a cutaway of an artery.

Oct 28, 2021

Reopen and regenerate: Exosome-coated stent heals vascular injury, repairs damaged tissue

Researchers from NC State have developed an exosome-coated stent with a “smart-release” trigger that could both prevent reopened blood vessels from narrowing and deliver regenerative stem cell-derived therapy to blood-starved, or ischemic, tissue. 
Aerial view of Centennial Campus looking towards downtown Raleigh, NC.

Oct 28, 2021

Chancellor’s Innovation Fund supports research commercialization

Research breakthroughs from the College of Engineering lead to society-changing products and startups. To help faculty members move their research project to the market, the Chancellor’s Innovation Fund (CIF) provides funding to short-term, commercially focused projects. For every dollar awarded, almost $20 has been generated in additional funding or investment. This year, all six projects… 
three scientific figures in three different colors

Oct 25, 2021

New synthesis process paves way for more efficient lasers, LEDs

A new process uses existing techniques to make more efficient LEDs and lasers.