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Researchers develop high-strength nanotwinned aluminum alloy

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The microprojectile tests were performed by a research group at Rice University, led by professor Edwin L. The researchers have filed a patent application through the Purdue Research Foundation’s Office of Technology Commercialization. Zhang (2018) “High-Strength Nanotwinned Al Alloys with 9R Phase” Adv. —Sichuang Xue.

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Serendipitous discovery by IUPUI researchers may lead to environmentally friendly lubricants

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Researchers at the School of Science at IUPUI (Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis) identified the compound in the seed oil of the Orychophragmus violaceus , which is produced in a manner unlike any other fatty acid. Lubricant performance testing was conducted on steel surfaces at the University of North Texas.

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USDOT awarding $55M to support purchase of Low-No buses; electric buses and infrastructure

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Alabama A&M University. Alabama A&M University’s Bulldog Transit System will receive funding to purchase electric buses, charging stations, and other associated equipment. AVTA is committed to having an all electric fleet by 2018. The buses will be deployed in areas such as downtown and the University.

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