DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY

Scientists find way to make new materials for batteries, magnets and microelectronics

Hydrogenation converts polyethylene and other common polyolefins to low-mass hydrocarbons

Emerging perovskite technology overcomes silicon’s key limitations

Prize is the highest honor awarded by the Materials Research Society

New study finds the chances of uncovering life on Mars are better than previously expected

UK prize is the first in Northwestern’s history

Adding water enables DNA-interconnected crystals to bounce back to original shape after damage and deformation

Research will harness power of biocatalysis found in nature to forge new processes