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Unexpected discovery yields new graphene oxide production method – Texas A&M Stories
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (744+ words) What began as a hydrogen-production project resulted in a scalable process for creating a critical material used in batteries, electronics and advanced manufacturing. July 13, 2026 By Maddi Busby, Texas A&M University College of Engineering Dr. David Staack demonstrates the plasma-based…...
Hybrid ‘super foam’: tunable, lightweight and ultra-durable
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (1309+ words) Researchers develop hybrid foam with a 3D-printed plastic skeleton—strong enough to save lives, light enough for everyday life. Mar 6, 2026By Zaid Elayyan, Texas A&M University Division of Marketing and Communications Aerospace engineering and materials science researchers at Texas A…...
Battery made from natural materials could replace conventional lithium-ion batteries
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (866+ words) Texas A&M researchers develop a biodegradable battery using ingredients found in the human body. Sep 24, 2025By Lesley Henton, Texas A&M University Division of Marketing and Communications Unlike conventional lithium-ion batteries, which rely on metals and petrochemicals, this new material…...
Breakthrough Smart Plastic: Self-Healing, Shape-Shifting, and Stronger Than Steel
11+ mon, 5+ day ago (1058+ words) A carbon-fiber plastic composite that heals itself like skin and reshapes under heat is set to revolutionize the aerospace, defense and commercial industries. Aug 11, 2025By Zaid Elayyan, Texas A&M University Division of Marketing and Communications Aerospace engineering and materials science…...