engineering

Nov 2, 2016

New Technique for Creating NV-Doped Nanodiamonds May Be Boost for Quantum Computing

NC State researchers have developed a new technique for creating NV-doped single-crystal nanodiamonds, which could serve as components in quantum computingtechnologies.

Nov 1, 2016

New Tech Uses Electricity to Track Water, ID Potential Problems in Concrete

研究员s have developed a new technique for tracking water in concrete structures – allowing engineers to identify potential issues before they become bigproblems.

Oct 21, 2016

研究员s Find Way to Tune Thermal Conductivity of 2-D Materials

研究员s have found an unexpected way to control the thermal conductivity of two-dimensional materials, which will allow electronics designers to dissipate heat in electronic devices that use thesematerials.

Oct 14, 2016

Study Finds Surface Texture of Gallium Nitride Affects Cell Behavior

研究员s at North Carolina State University have determined that the surface texture of gallium nitride materials can influence the health of nearbycells.

Oct 10, 2016

‘Sensing Skin’ Detects Cracks, Harmful Chemicals in Structures

研究员s have developed a multi-layered “sensing skin” to detect corrosive or otherwise harmful substances in structures. The skin can also detect cracks and other structural flaws that are invisible to the nakedeye.

Oct 7, 2016

Don’t Panic, But Your Avocado is Radioactive: Study Eyes Background Radiation of Everyday Objects

Most people assume all radioactive materials are dangerous, if not deadly. But a new study on the radiation emitted by everyday objects highlights the fact that we interact with radioactive materials everyday.

Oct 3, 2016

New Cost-Effective Silicon Carbide High Voltage Switch Created

A high-power switch developed by NC State engineers holds promise to be more efficient and more cost effective than existingswitches.

Oct 3, 2016

‘Nano-Kebab’ Fabric Breaks Down Chemical Warfare Agents

研究员s have created a fabric material containing nanoscale fibers that are capable of degrading chemical warfareagents.

Sep 28, 2016

NC State Leads NSF Program to Train Future Leaders at Nexus of Big Data and Materials Science

NC State and NC Central are launching an NSF-funded program to create a new generation of scientists who work at the crossroads of big data and materialsscience.

Sep 26, 2016

计算机工程师提高应用程序的速度s by More Than 9 Percent

研究员s from NC State University and Samsung Electronics have found a way to boost the speed of computer applications by more than 9 percent. The improvement results from techniques that allow computer processors to retrieve data moreefficiently.

Sep 15, 2016

New Tech Promises to Boost Electric Vehicle Efficiency, Range

NC State researchers have developed a new type of inverter device with greater efficiency in a smaller, lighter package – which should improve the fuel-efficiency and range of hybrid and electricvehicles.

Sep 14, 2016

研究员s Eye Gaming As Tool for Boosting Computer Science Skills, Diversity in Middle Schools

An interdisciplinary team of researchers is launching an initiative that will use a custom-designed video game to boost computational thinking in middle school science classrooms and foster diversity in thesciences.

Sep 13, 2016

New Technique Integrates Graphene, Graphene Oxide and Reduced Graphene Oxide onto Silicon Chips at Room Temperature

研究员s have developed a technique that allows them to integrate graphene, graphene oxide and reduced graphene oxide onto silicon substrates at room temperature by using nanosecond pulsed laserannealing.

Sep 12, 2016

Lightweight, Wearable Tech Efficiently Converts Body Heat to Electricity

NC State researchers have developed a new design for harvesting body heat and converting it into electricity for use in wearable electronics. The experimental prototypes are lightweight, conform to the shape of the body, and can generate far more electricity than previous lightweight heat harvestingtechnologies.

Sep 8, 2016

NC State Moves Up in Global Ranking

NC State’s global reputation for research and academic excellence continues to grow, with the university rising more than 100 spots on the QS World University Rankings in just twoyears.