Past News
Hands-free crutches developed at Purdue alleviate pain and discomfort associated with conventional crutches
December 18, 2018
The “Clutch Crutch” is an ergonomic, hands-free crutch invented by six Purdue graduates that reinvents traditional crutches. Injured people are able to retain a natural movement, keep pressure away from the injury and avoid other obstacles typically associated with crutches.
Possible biomarker for multiple sclerosis identified
December 18, 2018
A biomarker for multiple sclerosis has been identified in humans by researchers at Purdue University and the Indiana University School of Medicine. Although just in preliminary testing, initial tests in humans have found that the substance acrolein — a waste product normally excreted by the body ( shown here in green) can accumulate in some people and cause neurological problems by damaging the myelin (damaged myelin shown in red), which surrounds the nerve cell like insulation on a copper wire.
Energy for the future: Purdue NSF-funded engineering center works on energy technology to inject billions of dollars into the U.S. economy
December 17, 2018
Purdue University’s NSF-funded CISTAR’s award-winning researchers and industry partners are working to convert light hydrocarbons from shale gas deposits into chemicals and transportation fuels. The research, part of Purdue’s efforts to continue and amplify its impact on energy research and technology, could inject up to $20 billion annually into the U.S. economy.
Soybean oil driving Purdue technology to improve roadways
December 13, 2018
Environmental Concrete Products is a startup based on a Purdue innovation, with funding for the Indiana Soybean Alliance, which uses engineering sealant technology derived from soybeans to protect and prolong the life of new and existing concrete to make a smoother ride for travelers and save costs for road upkeep and repairs.
Data use draining your battery? Tiny device to speed up memory while also saving power
December 13, 2018
Researchers have discovered a new functionality in a two-dimensional material that allows data to be stored and retrieved much faster on a computer chip, saving battery life.
Data use draining your battery? Tiny device to speed up memory while also saving power
New 2-in-1 powder aerosol to upgrade fight against deadly superbugs in lungs
December 12, 2018
Purdue researchers have invented a dry powder inhaler drug formulation. It uses two synergistic antibiotics in one single particle that is shown to reach the infection sites in the deep lung area with the capability to kill multi-drug-resistant superbugs.
New 2-in-1 powder aerosol to upgrade fight against deadly superbugs in lungs
New models sense human trust in smart machines
December 11, 2018
New “classification models” sense how well humans trust intelligent machines they collaborate with, a step toward improving the quality of interactions and teamwork. The long-term goal of the overall field of research is to design intelligent machines capable of changing their behavior to enhance human trust in them.
High-temperature electronics? That’s hot
December 6, 2018
A new organic plastic allows electronics to function in extreme temperatures without sacrificing performance.
Yin and yang: Opposites in nature, fluoride and lithium, compete for higher-energy batteries
December 6, 2018
The chemical element that makes up most of today's batteries, lithium, may soon be challenged by its polar opposite on the periodic table: fluoride. Yes, the same stuff in toothpaste. The two elements would be in competition for helping electronics last longer on a charge, such as electric cars that need to travel more miles than is possible with lithium-ion batteries on the market. Researchers are one step closer to equipping fluoride-based batteries for battle with improvements that allow the technology to operate at room temperature. Up until this point, fluoride had been limited to building high-temperature batteries that are impractical for our electronic devices.
Yin and yang: Opposites in nature, fluoride and lithium, compete for higher-energy batteries
World War II weapon used in new battle: combatting Parkinson's disease
December 5, 2018
Purdue University’s Riyi Shi, a Purdue professor of neuroscience and biomedical engineering, shows the A World War II chemical weapon antidote can effectively remove acrolein, a neurotoxin produced in the body that is directly correlated with Parkinson’s disease.
World War II weapon used in new battle: combatting Parkinson's disease
