Sugar-Sensing Proteins: A Potential Breakthrough for Sustainable Biofuel
A new study shows how sugar levels influence plant growth and oil production through the protein KIN10, offering the potential for advancements in biofuel production….
Molecular Engineering News
Molecular engineering is an interdisciplinary field that involves the design and manipulation of molecules to develop new materials, devices, and systems with specific properties and functions. It combines principles from chemistry, physics, biology, and engineering to understand and control molecular structures and interactions. Applications of molecular engineering span various industries, including medicine, electronics, energy, and materials science. This field is crucial for advancements in drug development, nanotechnology, renewable energy solutions, and advanced manufacturing processes. By tailoring molecular configurations, molecular engineers aim to create innovative solutions that address complex scientific and technological challenges.
Researchers Use Molecular Engineering To Improve Organic Solar Cell Efficiency
Polymer solar cells, known for their light weight and flexibility, are ideal for wearable devices. Yet, their broader use is hindered by the toxic halogenated…
Thinner Than the Photon Itself – Scientists Invent Smallest Known Way To Guide Light
2D optical waveguides could pave the way for innovative technology. Channeling light from one location to another is the backbone of our modern world. Across…
Peeling Back Quantum Mysteries: New Tool Disentangles the Electronic States Layer-by-Layer
Researchers at the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME) have created a novel instrument that can help reveal the origin of electronic…
Innovative Approaches to COVID-19 Vaccine Taken by Molecular Engineers
As scientists around the world rush to learn more about COVID-19, several labs at the University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering are taking…
Engineers Create Sustainable Concrete That Reduces Energy Demand, Greenhouse Emissions
Washington State University researchers have created a sustainable alternative to traditional concrete using coal fly ash, a waste product of coal-based electricity generation. The advance…
Physicists Achieve Quantum Entanglement at Room Temperature
A newly published study from the University of Chicago and Argonne National Laboratory demonstrates how macroscopic entanglement can be generated at room temperature and in…
Engineers Clear a Path Toward Better Quantum Computers and Nanoscale Sensors
Engineers at the University of Chicago have used a diamond defect called a nitrogen vacancy center to clear a path toward better quantum computers and…