Studies show that corrosion costs the U.S. economy approximately $451 billion a year

Such smart windows are aimed at saving on cooling and heating bills for homes and businesses

Previously, this method was laborious, prone to errors and impractical for creating complex structures larger than a few nanometers

The research could help automakers meet automotive recycling regulations that have been adopted in Europe and could be on the way to the United States

Work could lead to better solar panels and LED bulbs

Substance could potentially be used for photolithography technology, such as fabricating printed circuits, among other applications

Newly-found phenomenon has important implications for part quality and build speed

Researchers suggest seven energy-intensive separation processes they believe should be the top targets for research into low-energy purification technologies

High-performance prototype means chipmakers could now start building optoelectronic chips

System not only reduces the need for supporting structures, but also uses a new technique for multi directional printing