Graphene-like 2D material leverages quantum effects to achieve ultra-low friction
Magnetene could have useful applications as a lubricant in implantable devices or other micro-electro-mechanical systems
Tag: advanced materials
New Acceleration Consortium at University of Toronto applies artificial intelligence to discovery of advanced materials
Global coalition aims to accelerate research of new materials that will increase affordability and sustainability in a wide range of applications
Two new clean-energy hubs in the GTA to boost U of T Engineering sustainability research
Professor Timothy Bender is a key figure in both the Collaboration Centre for Green Energy Research Materials and the Sustainability Lab
Smart finger pads for robots among six U of T Engineering projects awarded with Connaught Innovation funding
Emerging technologies in areas such as human health and advanced manufacturing receive funding boost
Won’t crack under pressure: stress test reveals graphene can withstand more than one billion cycles before breaking
U of T Engineering researchers have discovered that the carbon-based material is highly resistant to mechanical fatigue
Skin-like sensors bring a human touch to wearable tech
Artificial “skin” sensor could be the future of wearable and stretchable electronics, with applications in wound-healing, gaming and more