"MXene-Coated Devices: Guiding Microwaves in Space to Lighten Payloads"
Researchers from Drexel University and the University of British Columbia have developed a lightweight waveguide made from 3D-printed polymers coated with a conductive nanomaterial called MXene, which can guide microwaves in space and potentially reduce the weight of satellite payloads. The MXene-coated waveguides weigh significantly less than standard aluminum ones and perform nearly as well, showing potential for use in space technology and other terrestrial applications.