Meshes made from fibers with nanometer-scale diameters have a wide range of potential applications, including tissue engineering, water filtration, solar cells, and even body armor. But their commercialization has been hampered by inefficient manufacturing techniques. In the latest issue of the journal Nanotechnology, MIT researchers describe a new device for producing nanofiber meshes, which matches…

The article “Optimization of capillary flow through open-microchannel and open-micropillar arrays” was selected by the Editorial Board of the Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics (JPhysD) for the journal’s Highlights of 2016 Collection –a selection of the top highest-quality papers published during the year, chosen on the basis of novelty, scientific impact and broadness of appeal; JPhysD is one of…

The article “An electrostatic ion pump with nanostructured Si field emission electron source and Ti particle collectors for supporting an ultra-high vacuum in miniaturized atom interferometry systems” was selected by the referees and the Editorial Board of the Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering (JMM) for the JMM 2016 Highlights Collection – a selection of the top 25 highest-quality papers published…

Congratulations Daniel! More information on http://www-mtl.mit.edu/research/ar2016.html