Research News
Researchers find value in unusual type of plant material
Solar cell, married to liquid battery, achieves record efficiency
Undergrad Spotlight: Eleanor Landwehr
“I love the idea of doing new things that no one else has ever done, and continually building on my knowledge.”
Graduate Student Faculty Liaison Committee presents results of climate survey
By Margaret Lumley and Trisha Tucholski, 2017-18 GSFLC Co-Chairs The 2017 Department of Chemistry Climate Survey was administered to the graduate student and postdoc population to evaluate department climate and identify factors related to stress and mental …
UW-Madison faculty members recognized with fellowships stemming from campus research efforts
Molecular magnetism packs power with “messenger electron”
Metal-Free Fuel Cells
In the quest for better, less expensive ways to store and use energy, platinum and other precious metals play an important role. They serve as catalysts to propel the most efficient fuel cells, but they …
Sustainable Catalysis
The second most-produced organic chemical in the world, propene is a key component of plastics found in consumer goods such as electronics, clothing and food packaging. For years, oil refineries have produced an abundance of …