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Simulation of saltwater (right) flowing across a nanoporous sheet of graphene, which effectively rejects 100% of the salt to provide fresh water (left). Graphene membranes for desalination are being developed by the Grossman Group.
Rare earth oxide solidified after exposure to 2200°C. Image from Prof. Antoine Allanore's group.
Mens et Manus

MIT's "mind and hand" philosophy is evident in 3.091 with the introduction of the Goodie Bag. Each week, students will be issued a challenge that uses this kit outfitted with all the tools and materials required to discover the real-world aspects of Solid State Chemistry. Without giving away any surprises, the goodie bags will require teamwork, exploring new parts of campus, and a good deal of hands-on science!
DMSE researchers are able to write in gold on silicon in fine detail (at this scale, the Infinite Corridor is 25 micrometers long). Image courtesy of Dr. Enno Lage in Professor Caroline Ross's group.
Most fertilizers are intended for use in the northern hemisphere and are made with northern-hemisphere sources. The Allanore Group investigates potassium-based materials for use as fertilizers in the southern hemisphere.
These drawn fibers have medical and communications applications. Professor Yoel Fink is continuing to develop new technologies.
DMSE was originally devoted to study of mining and metallurgy, and its graduates found work building railroads and factories during the Industrial Revolution. Today, our foundry is used in research and in student activities.
Professor Geoff Beach's group studies spin dynamics and spin-electronics in nanoscale magnetic materials and devices. Their work aims at exploring the fundamental underpinnings of new concepts in spin-based data storage, computation, and communications.

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