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Cockrell School of EngineeringWhat Are 2D Materials and Why Are So Many Engineers Excited About Them?
Texas Engineer Deji Akinwande recently co-developed the world’s thinnest memory device from 2D materials. 2D materials have proven useful in everything from memory storage to water purification. In this Q+A he answers what the future holds for 2D materials and why we should be paying attention.
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Cockrell School of EngineeringElectric Car Research Boosted by Cobalt-Free Battery
The elimination of cobalt — an expensive chemical component currently required to power our smartphones and laptops — from lithium-ion batteries has been the goal of Texas Engineer Arumugam Manthiram for much of his career.
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Billion Dollar Boxes (Photo Essay)
One of the assets of a large research university is its ability to store the objects, treasures and memories important to the society it serves.












