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What’s Up, Doc? Surgical Glue Based on Biopolymers

by Christine Kelly | Dec 20, 2018 | Features, Polymer Science, Therapeutics

Polymers, specifically the biopolymer hyaluronic acid, could provide a better alternative to surgical sutures and staples for wound closure and healing.

The Agnotology of Carbon Dioxide

by Geoffrey Ozin | Dec 19, 2018 | Energy, Environment, Features, Food and Water, Manufacturing

We all see the smoke; can we afford to ignore the fire? The climate doomsday clock is ticking!

Energy Perspectives: Paul Shearing Explains Thermal Runaway in Lithium Batteries

by Lisa Smith | Dec 18, 2018 | Electronics, Energy, Features, Manufacturing

Paul Shearing of UCL explains thermal runaway observed in lithium-based battery systems, and comments on its mitigation and the future of battery safety.

Metavalent Bonding: Materials on the Edge

by Richard Murray | Dec 17, 2018 | Electronics, Features, Micro-/Nanotechnology, Physics

Metavalent bonding shows physically observable features that are “between those of covalency and metallicity, but distinctly different from both”.

Controlling Shape at the Flick of a Switch

by Aaron Brown | Dec 12, 2018 | Features, Manufacturing, Polymer Science

Making origami with light.

Constructing the Future with Energy-Efficient Building Materials

by Jenna Flogeras | Dec 10, 2018 | Energy, Environment, Features, Manufacturing

Advanced polymers can address the need for improved insulation materials and potentially lower carbon dioxide emissions.

Prof. Ghim Wei Ho on Research for a Sustainable World

by Xi Wen | Dec 8, 2018 | Energy, Environment, Features, Micro-/Nanotechnology

Dr. Ghim Wei Ho is a scientist who studies sustainable energy, discusses how she choose her research path, the future of the soft matter field, her hobbies, and who she admires the most.

Hall of Fame Highlight: Yury Gogotsi

by Lisa Smith | Dec 7, 2018 | Energy, Features, Micro-/Nanotechnology, Therapeutics

Yury Gogotsi was a chemist from the very beginning. He feels the excitement of scientific discovery, and cannot imagine doing anything else.

Carbon Dioxide Conversion and Corrosion

by Geoffrey Ozin | Dec 6, 2018 | Energy, Environment, Features

Mind the gap: Carbon dioxide corrosion problems in a world of carbon dioxide conversion research. Understanding the surface chemistry and electrochemistry and how they affect the overarching systems.