Year in Chemistry

Dichtel’s PFAS research listed as a top story from 2022

Making the unimaginable possible in materials discovery

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

Recycling plastic waste using a low-cost catalyst

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

To build capacity for inclusive teaching in STEM, Weinberg College to engage faculty in a focus on teaching effectiveness with an Inclusive Excellence grant from Howard Hughes

Repair, Regrow, Regenerate

Scientists and engineers unlock the body’s healing powers

Ryan Fellows Pursue Scientific Breakthroughs

Ryan Fellows use nanotechnology to benefit society by solving complex problems

Molecular motor running on electricity mimics biological motors

Researchers created a molecular motor that can be powered by electricity

Vertical electrochemical transistor pushes wearable electronics forward

Biomedical sensing is one application of efficient, low-cost transistors

Mature ‘lab grown’ neurons hold promise for neurodegenerative disease

Researchers advanced the age of human neurons

Transforming the way cancer vaccines are designed and made

‘Rational vaccinology’ increases potency by changing the structural location of antigens, adjuvants

Muscle-powered robots have freedom of movement

Microelectronics give researchers remote control over biological robots

Nanoparticles perform ultralong distance communication

This new class of materials has no counterpart or analogue in nature

Vertical organic transistors topple performance records

Turning a device design on its side opens up new possibilities for low power advanced circuits

New design enhances durability of inverted perovskite solar cells

An important step toward commercialization of photovoltaic technology could significantly reduce the cost of solar energy