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Wind turbines for producing electricity

August 07, 2019

New bio-inspired technology is poised to disrupt the composites industry

The patented lightweight, impact-resistant technology could change the way we play sports, and improve wind-farm productivity and automotive fuel economy

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mantis shrimp fighting and using the telson as a shield

June 10, 2019

The mantis shrimp’s perfect shield

How it’s inspiring a new class of lightweight, impact-resistant materials

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Rows of gumboot chiton teeth in a ribbonlike structure.

January 31, 2019

Magnetic teeth hold promise for materials and energy

A mollusk with teeth that can grind down rock may hold the key to making next generation abrasion-resistant materials and nanoscale materials for energy

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November 20, 2020

Cengiz Ozkan receives Turkey’s highest scientific award

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October 08, 2020

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August 28, 2020

Mark Hatch joins UC Riverside professor’s energy startup as CEO

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August 07, 2020

Electrical and computer engineers receive $497,455 from Department of Energy to investigate electric-bias control of quantum materials

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November 27, 2019

Furthering STEM in the Inland Empire through thin-film electronic materials research

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Prof. Wong receives funding from the Department of Energy (DOE)

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