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A self-powered paper-based electronic device is demonstrated

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Innovators from Purdue University hope their new technology can help transform paper sheets from a notebook into a music player interface and make food packaging interactive. Purdue engineers developed a simple printing process that renders any paper or cardboard packaging into a keyboard, keypad or other easy-to-use human-machine interfaces. This technology is published in the Read more about A self-powered paper-based electronic device is demonstrated[…]

Quantum material could offset energy demand of artificial intelligence

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To just solve a puzzle or play a game, artificial intelligence can require software running on thousands of computers. That could be the energy that three nuclear plants produce in one hour. A team of engineers has created hardware that can learn skills using a type of AI that currently runs on software platforms. Sharing intelligence features Read more about Quantum material could offset energy demand of artificial intelligence[…]

Now metal surfaces can be instant bacteria killers

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Bacterial pathogens can live on surfaces for days. What if frequently touched surfaces such as doorknobs could instantly kill them off? Purdue University engineers have created a laser treatment method that could potentially turn any metal surface into a rapid bacteria killer – just by giving the metal’s surface a different texture. In a study Read more about Now metal surfaces can be instant bacteria killers[…]

Bone fracture healing could be resolved with an injected drug combination

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Purdue researchers are developing and commercializing a targeted drug combination that once injected into a patient could speed up and improve bone fracture healing, and significantly cut recovery costs. Novosteo Inc., a startup developing the technology, was co-founded by father and son team Philip Low, the Purdue Presidential Scholar for Drug Discovery and the Ralph Read more about Bone fracture healing could be resolved with an injected drug combination[…]

A new sensor would allow energy savings

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Purdue University will lead a U.S. Department of Energy project to develop sensors aimed at reducing the cost and environmental impact of operating a building’s heating, air-conditioning and ventilation system. The new sensor is designed to continuously determine how many people are occupying a room or building by measuring changes in carbon dioxide concentration. Such Read more about A new sensor would allow energy savings[…]

New CubeSat propulsion system uses water as propellant

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A new type of micropropulsion system for miniature satellites called CubeSats uses an innovative design of tiny nozzles that release precise bursts of water vapor to maneuver the spacecraft. Low-cost “microsatellites” and “nanosatellites” far smaller than conventional spacecraft, have become increasingly prevalent. Thousands of the miniature satellites might be launched to perform a variety of Read more about New CubeSat propulsion system uses water as propellant[…]

Efficient desalination through plasmonics machines

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The emerging field of plasmonics could bring advances in chemical manufacturing, usher in new clean and sustainable technologies and desalination systems to avert a future global water crisis. Plasmonic materials contain features, patterns or elements that enable unprecedented control of light by harnessing clouds of electrons called surface plasmons. “Plasmonics offers the ultimate control over Read more about Efficient desalination through plasmonics machines[…]

Model aids efforts to reduce cost of carbon nanostructures for industry, research

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A Purdue University research team has developed a simulation technique as part of a project to help reduce the cost of carbon nanostructures for research and potential commercial technologies, including advanced sensors and batteries. Carbon nanostructures such as nanotubes, “nanopetals” and ultrathin sheets of graphite called graphene may find a wide variety of applications in Read more about Model aids efforts to reduce cost of carbon nanostructures for industry, research[…]