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Research from the Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science has unraveled the mystery of viscous fingering, in work that could be critical to groundwater remediation and oil recovery.
A 3D-printing technique co-developed at USC has enabled the rapid discovery of a new alloy that can withstand extreme heat.
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Researchers at USC have developed a process of combinatorial additive manufacturing to discover new heat-resistant alloys.

A 3D-printing technique co-developed at USC has enabled the rapid discovery of a new alloy that can withstand extreme heat.

Alice Gast

USC Viterbi alumna, valedictorian and former president of Imperial College London

Viscous fingering during the displacement of a more viscous fluid (dark color) by a less viscous fluid (yellow color). Image/Birendra Jha

Research from the Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science has unraveled the mystery of viscous fingering, in work that could be critical to groundwater remediation and oil recovery.


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Published on February 23rd, 2017Last updated on February 25th, 2026