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Showing 4 results for Researcher: Holly E. Humphrey

August 21, 2025

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Hierarchically Structured Vitrimer Biocomposite for Scalable Manufacturing

Scientific Achievement: Using novel non-invasive characterization, demonstrated that dynamic bonding in fiber-polymer interface controls the topological freezing transition and induces shape reforming of the glassy material.Significance and Impact: Findings provide a scalable route to reuse high-performance composites and offer a strategy to repair delaminated structures, extending service life and sustainability.DOI: 10.1002/smll.202500721
July 30, 2025

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Carbon fiber boosts dry-processed battery performance

ORNL researchers have overcome a barrier to using a more affordable, dry process for manufacturing the lithium-ion batteries used in vehicles and electronic devices. The resulting batteries provide greater electricity flow and reduced risk of overheating.
June 7, 2024

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Renewable route to rapid manufacturing

Oak Ridge National Laboratory scientists ingeniously created a sustainable, soft material by combining rubber with woody reinforcements and incorporating “smart” linkages between the components that unlock on demand.
December 7, 2022

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Naturally derived materials fit for 3D printing

The presence of minerals called ash in plants makes little difference to the fitness of new naturally derived compound materials designed for additive manufacturing, an Oak Ridge National Laboratory-led team found.