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Characterization

Enabling worldwide discovery of the structure and chemistry of advanced materials.

Characterization

Enabling worldwide discovery of the structure and chemistry of advanced materials.

  • Materials Science and Engineering Department
  • College of Engineering

Seminars & Events

  • October 23 2025

    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM ET

    Scott Institute for Energy Innovation

    Entrepreneurship Lecture with Renuka Hyderkhan

    Scott Hall, Bosch Spark Conference Room

  • October 29 2025

    4:00 PM - 7:00 PM PT

    Integrated Innovation Institute

    iii-SV Evening of Entrepreneurship

    Moffett Field, Mountain View, California

  • November 4 2025

    7:00 AM ET

    Democracy Day

    US locations

  • November 5 2025

    3:30 PM - 5:00 PM ET

    Center for Faculty Success

    Milestone Moments with Maysam Chamanzar

    Bosch Sparks Conference Room - 5201 Scott Hall

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News

Aug 01

A new class of self-healing polymer hybrid materials Opens in new window

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have created a new class of polymer hybrid material featuring “integrated self-healing”.

Jul 22

New growth perspectives Opens in new window

Recently published work investigates abnormal grain growth (AGG) using 3D X-ray imaging of high-purity nickel, with findings disproving some existing theories.

Jul 11

A second life for air quality monitors Opens in new window

Published in Science Advances, breakthrough polymer coating extends the half-life of an MXene-based air quality sensor by 200% and enables regeneration when performance begins to degrade.

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Carnegie Mellon

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