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220. How Popcorn Popped an Idea for Sustainable Manufacturing
The Next Byte
15 minutes
5 months ago
220. How Popcorn Popped an Idea for Sustainable Manufacturing
In this episode, we explore how the simple act of popcorn popping inspired researchers at Carnegie Mellon University to revolutionize the synthesis of MXenes—a class of 2D materials known for their radiation shielding properties. By employing microwave-assisted techniques, the team achieved a 25-fold increase in production speed and a 75% reduction in energy consumption, marking a significant step toward more sustainable and efficient material manufacturing processes.
The Next Byte
We're two engineers on a mission to make interesting technology easy to understand. In each episode, we explore tech that is going to change the world – and keep it entertaining along the way.
