Best Bioprinting Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 10: Relaxor ferroelectric thin film characterized at the nanoscale 6:39

7h ago6:39

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In this podcast episode, MRS Bulletin’s Sophia Chen interviews Lane Martin from Rice University about characterization of relaxor ferroelectrics, materials with noteworthy energy-conversion properties used in sensors and actuators. Martin’s research team investigated the material’s behavior at the nanoscale. The researchers found that the specific …

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Episode 9: Stacking materials induces ferroelectricity into wurtzites 5:41

10d ago5:41

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In this podcast episode, MRS Bulletin’s Sophia Chen interviews Beth Dickey from Carnegie Mellon University about her new approach to inducing ferroelectricity into a material. Dickey’s research group worked with a class of materials known as wurtzites. The researchers specifically studied aluminum nitride and zinc oxide, which are not ferroelectric…

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Episode 8: Two-beam interferometry experiment characterizes lightsail propulsion 5:20

17d ago5:20

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In this podcast episode, MRS Bulletin’s Laura Leay interviews Harry Atwater from the California Institute of Technology about his study on lightsail propulsion in order to understand how the device can be developed to do fly-by space travel riding a beam of laser light. Atwater’s research group made a square prototype device where the researchers i…

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Episode 7: Nanotomography enables insight into the microstructure of a material 4:52

20d ago4:52

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In this podcast episode, MRS Bulletin’s Laura Leay interviews Ashwin Shahini and Alan Taub from the University of Michigan about their group’s simulations and experimental work detailing the formation mechanisms, morphologies, and microstructures of an in situ Al/TiC metal matrix nanocomposites processed via salt flux reaction. Using these insights…

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Episode #84 | Tuan Tranpham On 3D Printing Mega-Trends 58:55

21d ago58:55

58:55

Tuan Tranpham shares his extraordinary journey from Vietnamese refugee to 3D printing industry leader, offering unique insights on industry evolution, technological innovation, and future trends. His global perspective bridges Eastern and Western manufacturing approaches while highlighting continuous carbon fiber printing opportunities and microfac…

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Episode #83 | Ceramics, Conferences, and the Future of 3D Printing With Craig Rosenblum 49:31

27d ago49:31

49:31

When EOS president Glynn Fletcher declared "3D printing is cool, but cool is not a business model" at Rapid TCT 2025, he captured the evolution across the additive manufacturing landscape. In this eye-opening conversation with Craig Rosenblum, president of Himed, we explore how the industry matures beyond technological demonstrations toward practic…

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Episode #82 | Advancing Microfluidic Technology Through 3D Printing (Virtual Event Recording) 1:31:39

1M ago1:31:39

1:31:39

Peering into the microscopic world of fluid channels just got a revolutionary upgrade. At this 3DHEALS event, we explore the transformative impact of 3D printing on microfluidic device development with industry experts and researchers at the cutting edge of this technology convergence. Our speakers share how specialized 3D printing systems are over…

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AI Agents in Revenue Cycle Management 14:08

1M ago14:08

14:08

Nick and Jen explore the burgeoning role of AI agents in healthcare revenue cycle management (RCM), examining their potential to boost efficiency and reduce costs within billing departments. While highlighting benefits like improved productivity and faster cash flow, the sources also address key limitations, such as the lack of transparency in AI d…

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AI's Hidden Ripples in Healthcare 15:44

1M ago15:44

15:44

Nick and Jen explore the unintended and often overlooked consequences of AI in healthcare. Besides well-publicized benefits like diagnostic accuracy, AI introduces subtle shifts in clinicians' cognitive processes, documentation habits, and interactions with patients. These "second-order effects" include issues like diagnostic momentum, algorithmic …

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Episode #81 | From J&J to the Future: Sam Onukuri's 30-Year Adventure in 3D Printed Medical Devices 1:20:55

1M ago1:20:55

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Sam Onukuri takes us through his remarkable 30-year journey at Johnson & Johnson, where he transformed the landscape of medical devices through pioneering work in 3D printing technology. As a material scientist who led the development of J&J's Center of Excellence for additive manufacturing, Sam offers rare insights into how a global healthcare gia…

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Episode #80 | Live from San Francisco: Innovation in 3D Printing & Bioprinting 1:29:57

2M ago1:29:57

1:29:57

3DHEALS kicked off its first in-person/hybrid event in 2025 in San Francisco, welcoming investors, entrepreneurs, and innovators in the space. The healthcare industry is transforming, driven by 3D printing and bioprinting technologies redefining patient care. This exclusive in-person hybrid event offered an opportunity to explore the latest advance…

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Alexander Disease Research Update – Episode #26: Changes in gene expression and cognitive function in the rat model 28:56

2M ago28:56

28:56

Albee Messing, Tracy Hagemann, and Rob Berman discuss the following recent publication: [02:01] GFAP mutation and astrocyte dysfunction lead to a neurodegenerative profile with impaired synaptic plasticity and cognitive deficits in a rat model of Alexander disease eNeuro (in press) [full text] Send your questions and feedback to: [email protected] …

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Episode #79 | The Orthopedic Pulse: AAOS 2025 With Matthew Henshaw 1:08:24

2M ago1:08:24

1:08:24

Jenny and Matthew discussed the latest trends and innovations in the orthopedic and medical device industry, including regenerative medicine approaches for joint and spine conditions, new technologies like 3D printing and wireless endoscopes, and workflow management solutions to improve hospital efficiency after Matthew's recent blog about his AAOS…

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Episode 6: Nanocube self-assembly pathways uncovered 4:23

2M ago4:23

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In this podcast episode, MRS Bulletin’s Sophia Chen interviews Xingchen Ye of Indiana University about his research group’s studies on the fundamental behavior of colloidal materials. Colloidal materials consist of liquids with nanoparticles suspended in them. Ye’s team is interested in how a colloidal material’s properties change as the team spati…

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Episode #78 | Bones, Paws, and Pixels: The 3D Revolution in Vet Medicine (Virtual Event Recording) 2:04:08

2M ago2:04:08

2:04:08

Learn how 3D printing technology is revolutionizing veterinary medicine with applications from orthopedic correction guides to custom-made titanium implants for cancer patients. • 3D printing allows unprecedented precision in complex veterinary surgeries • Orthopedic surgical guides can correct deformities within two degrees of accuracy • Custom im…

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Episode 5: Triboelectric nanogenerator powered by wind-driven leaf motion 5:59

2M ago5:59

5:59

In this podcast episode, MRS Bulletin’s Laura Leay interviews Fabian Meder from the Italian Institute of Technology in Genova and the Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies in Piza, Italy about his research group’s device that makes use of wind-driven plant leaf motion to generate electricity which can power a chemical delivery system. Their triboele…

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Episode 4: Researchers pinpoint AI/ML training set to achieve accurate predictions 4:00

3M ago4:00

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In this podcast episode, MRS Bulletin’s Sophia Chen interviews Bowen Deng, a graduate student in Gerbrand Ceder’s group at the University of California, Berkeley, about their work on increasing the accuracy of artificial intelligence/machine learning materials prediction models. The use of computer simulations to predict the interaction between ato…

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Episode #77 | Orthopedics Meets 3D Printing: A Journey Into the Future 2:05:29

3M ago2:05:29

2:05:29

We examine the pivotal role of 3D printing technology in reshaping orthopedic implants and enhancing patient outcomes in this virtual event. This discussion navigates the crossroads of innovation and caregiving in modern medicine by featuring expert insights from industry leaders. • Focus on patient-specific implants and their clinical implications…

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Episode 3: Surface defects control bulk properties of lead halide perovskites 3:58

4M ago3:58

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In this podcast episode, MRS Bulletin’s Laura Leay interviews David Cahen from the Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel, about the impact surface defects have on bulk properties, specifically in the case of lead halide perovskites. In a perspective he co-authored, Cahen connected numerous experimental data from other researchers that exposed this …

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Futureproof Extra: Bioprinted Hearts 16:33

4M ago16:33

16:33

Guest: Professor Andrew Daly, Associate Professor in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Galway.

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Episode 2: Compression activates optical tuning in smart window 4:47

4M ago4:47

4:47

In this podcast episode, MRS Bulletin’s Sophia Chen interviews Gwangmin Bae of Korea University about his work with colleagues on the design of a new smart window system that utilizes compression. Like other smart windows, this window makes use of pores within the material to adjust its transparency. However, instead of using a stretchy material th…

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Alexander Disease Research Update – Episode #25: GFAP Variants in the UK Biobank - estimated prevalence of adult-onset AxD 27:21

4M ago27:21

27:21

Albee Messing, Charlie Wade, and Mel Feany discuss the following recent publication: [01:50] Analysis of GFAP variants in UK Biobank suggests underdiagnosis or incomplete penetrance of adult-onset Alexander disease Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry (in press) Please send your questions and feedback to: [email protected] Help suppor…

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Episode 1: Carbon fiber-based structural battery serves multiple functions 4:33

4M ago4:33

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In this podcast episode, MRS Bulletin’s Laura Leay interviews Leif Asp of Chalmers University of Technology about his group’s development of an all-carbon fiber-based structural battery. The negative electrode uses carbon fiber and, for the positive electrode, the carbon fiber is coated with lithium iron phosphate. In both cases the carbon fiber ta…

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Episode #76 | Treating Type I Diabetes with FRESH Bioprinting: Interview with Mike Graffeo 42:13

4M ago42:13

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Discover FRESH 3D bioprinting with Mike Graffio, CEO and co-founder of Fluoform3D. Having met at Carnegie Mellon University, Mike and Adam Feinberg have been on a mission to revolutionize the field of bioprinting, focusing on creating replacement tissues and organs without introducing foreign substances into the body. Mike shares the captivating jo…

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Episode #75 | #VentureCapital #Investor panel discussion for #3dprinting #startups #pitch3D #demoday 1:02:23

5M ago1:02:23

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Our panel of investors at the 3DHEALS Pitch3D Demo Day 2025 provide 3D printing startups and entrepreneurs advice and opportunities as they start their journey in MedTech. Nicole Black, PhD (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-black-phd/) is the Program Director for MedTech Innovator, a nonprofit supporting early-stage and mid-stage medical device a…

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3D Bioprinting 20:23

6M ago20:23

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Join Nick and Jen as they explore the cutting-edge world of 3D bioprinting. They delve into groundbreaking developments in tissue engineering, technical challenges, and examine the future of regenerative medicine. From printing organ-like structures to developing new bioinks, gain fascinating insights into how this revolutionary field is transformi…

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Smart Dust 10:44

6M ago10:44

10:44

In this episode, Jen & Nick journey into the fascinating microscopic world of smart dust, and look at how it could change our world. They explore tiny wireless microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) that collect and transmit data from their surroundings. Originally designed for military use, these rice-grain-sized sensors are now finding application…

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AI & Perioperative Anesthesia 14:34

6M ago14:34

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Join Jen & Nick as they dive into the transformative role of big data and machine learning in perioperative anesthetic management. This episode unpacks the defining features of big data (volume, variety, velocity, and value) and the unique challenges it poses. Explore an array of machine learning approaches and their applications in predicting peri…

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AI & Healthcare Fraud 15:08

6M ago15:08

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In this thought-provoking episode, Nick and Jen dive deep into the complex world of healthcare fraud, exploring how this $300 billion annual problem affects everything from insurance premiums to the quality of patient care. The duo shares eye-opening examples of common fraud schemes, from billing for services never rendered to upcoding treatments, …

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AI Agent Swarms 10:22

6M ago10:22

10:22

In this fascinating episode, Jen and Nick explore the revolutionary potential of AI agents and swarm intelligence in healthcare. Through their thought-provoking conversation, they examine how interconnected AI systems are beginning to transform everything from clinical decision support to hospital operations - imagine multiple AI agents collaborati…

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Value-Based Care 9:40

6M ago9:40

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In this episode, Jen and Nick decode the complex transition from fee-for-service to value-based payment models. Through their compelling dialogue, they examine how this fundamental shift is transforming the economics of healthcare delivery, requiring providers to balance quality metrics and cost efficiency while reimagining patient care workflows. …

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Transparency in Coverage Rule 8:01

6M ago8:01

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In this insightful episode, Jen and Nick dive deep into the transformative Transparency in Coverage Rule and its ripple effects across the healthcare ecosystem. Through their informed discussion, they unravel how this groundbreaking regulation is reshaping the traditionally opaque world of healthcare pricing, requiring insurers and providers to pub…

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Information Blocking Rule 20:33

6M ago20:33

20:33

In this episode, Nick and Jen unpack the far-reaching implications of the 21st Century Cures Act's Information Blocking Rule. Through their nuanced discussion, they explore how this landmark regulation has fundamentally altered the healthcare data landscape, empowering patients with unprecedented access to their medical records while creating new o…

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Burnout & Technology 15:54

6M ago15:54

15:54

In this episode, Jen and Nick tackle one of medicine's most pressing challenges: practitioner burnout. Through candid conversation, they explore the stark reality facing today's healthcare workers - from overwhelming administrative burdens to emotional exhaustion and compassion fatigue. Drawing from their combined expertise, Nick and Jen examine ho…

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AI & Healthcare Regulation 13:56

6M ago13:56

13:56

Join Jen and Nick as they unravel the complex web of regulatory and cybersecurity challenges facing healthcare institutions as AI systems become increasingly integrated into patient care. From navigating HIPAA compliance in the age of machine learning to protecting sensitive medical data from emerging threats, Nick and Jen explore how regulatory fr…

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Gen AI: A Double-Edged Sword 15:54

6M ago15:54

15:54

In this episode, Nick and Jen unpack the transformative potential of generative AI in healthcare. From creating treatment plans to predicting patient outcomes, this groundbreaking technology is reshaping how we think about medical care. Our hosts explore the fascinating world of large language models and their applications in healthcare, diving int…

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Ambient Clinical Intelligence 12:29

6M ago12:29

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In today's episode, Nick and Jen dive into the fascinating world of ambient clinical intelligence – an emerging technology that's transforming the doctor-patient relationship. Using advanced AI and natural language processing, this system quietly works in the background during medical visits, automatically documenting conversations and capturing cl…

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Alexander Disease Research Update – Episode #24: 1) iPS cell model with aberrant development and 2) unusual variant in GFAP affecting the eye 28:32

6M ago28:32

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Albee Messing and Natasha Snider discuss the following recent publications: [01:04] Aberrant neurodevelopment in human iPS cell-derived models of Alexander disease Glia (2024) (in press) [16:46] A novel GFAP frameshift variant identified in a family with optico-retinal dysplasia and vision impairment Human Molecular Genetics (2024) (in press) Send …

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Episode 23: Frontal polymerization controls materials properties 5:53

6M ago5:53

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In this podcast episode, MRS Bulletin’s Laura Leay interviews Nancy Sottos, the Maybelle Leland Swanlund Endowed Chair and head of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Illinois–Urbana Champaign (UIUC), and Justine Paul, a former student at UIUC who now holds a position at DuPont, about their work with frontal pol…

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Episode 22: Additive manufacturing enhances toughness in formable cementitious materials 4:24

6M ago4:24

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In this podcast episode, MRS Bulletin’s Laura Leay interviews Reza Moini of Princeton University about his group’s development of an enhanced additive manufacturing technique to fabricate cementitious materials with excellent fracture toughness. They based their design of the material on the double-helical or double-bouligand structure of coelacant…

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Episode 21: Hierarchical ceramics resist crack propagation 5:28

7M ago5:28

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In this podcast episode, MRS Bulletin’s Sophia Chen interviews postdoctoral research fellow Rohit Pratyush Behera and Prof. Hortense Le Ferrand of Nanyang Technological University in Singapore about their design of a strong and tough ceramic that absorbs energy, inspired from biology. They borrowed microscopic designs found in a mollusk, a mantis s…

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Episode 20: Amino-silane treatment extends perovskite performance 4:40

8M ago4:40

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In this podcast episode, MRS Bulletin’s Sophia Chen interviews Yen-Hung Lin of Hong Kong University of Science and Technology about his work to eliminate defects in perovskite solar cells. Lin’s group treated the perovskites with a category of molecules known as amino-silanes, which bind vacancies in the perovskites, preventing recombination of the…

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Episode 19: 4D-STEM measures thermal properties of 2D materials 4:44

8M ago4:44

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In this podcast episode, MRS Bulletin’s Laura Leay interviews Michael Pettes, deputy group leader and staff scientist at the Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies in Los Alamos National laboratory about a characterization technique that employs a four-dimensional scanning transmission electron microscope (4D-STEM) paired with complex computational…

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Episode 18: Glassy gels exhibit numerous mechanical properties 4:55

10M ago4:55

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In this podcast episode, MRS Bulletin’s Sophia Chen interviews Michael Dickey of North Carolina State University about the discovery and mechanical properties of glassy gels. Dicky credits his postdoc Meixiang Wang who, while studying ionic liquids, created the first glassy gel. Dicky’s group found that the mechanical properties of their glassy gel…

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Episode 17: Metamaterial tailors thermal emission 3:03

10M ago3:03

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In this podcast episode, MRS Bulletin’s Laura Leay interviews Coskun Kocabas from The University of Manchester in the UK about his development of a metamaterial that can tailor thermal emission. Rather than using a periodic system, which most topological materials employ, his research team borrowed a concept from laser design and created an optical…

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Alexander Disease Research Update - Episode #23: Albee Messing's presentation at the recent conference in Philadelphia 22:22

10M ago22:22

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Albee Messing’s presentation at the recent Alexander disease conference in Philadelphia, August 3, 2024. Send your questions and feedback to: [email protected] Help support research on Alexander Disease at the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Waisman Center: https://alexander-disease.waisman.wisc.edu/donate/…

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Episode 16: Researchers fabricate monolithic selenium/silicon tandem solar cell 4:37

10M ago4:37

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In this podcast episode, MRS Bulletin’s Laura Leay interviews Rasmus Neilsen from the Technical University of Denmark about his fabrication of a monolithic selenium/silicon tandem solar cell. The selenium forms the top cell of the tandem device, with silicon used as the bottom cell. Selenium-based single-junction solar cells have traditionally used…

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Alexander Disease Research Update - Episode #22: 1) anesthesia and AxD, and 2) GFAP cross-linking to itself 20:46

11M ago20:46

20:46

Albee Messing, Amy Waldman, and Natasha Snider discuss the following recent publications: [02:07] A retrospective observational cohort study of the anesthetic management and outcomes of pediatric patients with Alexander disease undergoing lumbar puncture or magnetic resonance imaging Paediatric Anesthessia (in press) [10:17] Glial fibrillary acidic…

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Episode 15: Torsional force microscopy reveals the moiré superlattices 4:58

11M ago4:58

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In this podcast episode, MRS Bulletin’s Sophia Chen interviews Mihir Pendharkar of Stanford University about characterizing electronic properties of twistronics materials. Twistronics refers to a type of electronic device consisting of two-dimensional materials layered at a relative twist angle, forming a new periodic structure known as moiré super…

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Episode 14: Mixed-method approach characterizes nanovoids in polymer films 5:56

12M ago5:56

5:56

In this podcast episode, MRS Bulletin’s Laura Leay interviews Falon Kalutantirige from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Ying Li from the University of Wisconsin-Madison about their approach and discovery when characterizing nanovoids in polymer films. Using polyamide (PA) membranes as their subject of study, the researchers applied g…

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