Getting glued in the sea: New bio-inspired hydrogels can act like superglue in highly ionic…
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Chemical Engineering is a dynamic field that combines principles of chemistry, physics, biology, and mathematics to design processes for producing, transforming, and transporting materials. From developing sustainable energy solutions and advanced materials to improving pharmaceuticals and food production, chemical engineers play a critical role in addressing global challenges. The discipline spans a wide range of industries, including energy, healthcare, manufacturing, and environmental protection. As research advances, chemical engineering continues to evolve, incorporating emerging technologies like nanotechnology, biotechnology, and green chemistry to innovate safer, cleaner, and more efficient processes.
Industrial-strength adhesive that debonds in a magnetic field means products can be dismantled and recycled,…
BigSMILES language allows computers and researchers to convey stochastic configurations more clearly. Having a compact,…
Stanford engineers have developed experimental stickers that pick up physiological signals emanating from the skin,…
New system could free bench chemists from time-consuming tasks, may help inspire new molecules. Guided…
Novel class of “ionic liquids” may store more energy than conventional electrolytes — with less…
Messenger RNA, which can induce cells to produce therapeutic proteins, holds great promise for treating…
MIT chemical engineers and neuroscientists have devised a new way to preserve biological tissue, allowing…
In the fight against drug-resistant bacteria, MIT researchers have enlisted the help of beneficial bacteria…
A material designed by MIT chemical engineers can react with carbon dioxide from the air,…
Just like any long polymer chain, DNA tends to form knots. Using technology that allows…
Since the 1960s, researchers have been interested in the possibility of treating type 1 diabetes…
Plastics are excellent insulators, meaning they can efficiently trap heat — a quality that can…
A team of researchers from the College of Engineering at Texas A&M University have developed…
Researchers at MIT and Brigham and Women’s Hospital have developed a capsule that can deliver…
Liquid-liquid separation and chemical extraction are key processes in drug manufacturing and many other industries,…
Researchers at MIT have developed a process that can produce ultrafine fibers — whose diameter…
A joint research team, affiliated with UNIST has introduced the Hybrid-Solid Electrolysis Cell (Hybrid-SOEC) system…