Tag: Electrochemistry
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Electric Fields Flip the Rules of Water Chemistry
Introduction: Rethinking water chemistry under electric influence Water is often described by its simple formula and predictable behavior, but in the real world, water is a dynamic partner in countless processes. Recent research shows that electric fields, in a variety of settings, can flip the usual rules of how water participates in chemical reactions. When…
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Electric fields flip the rules of water chemistry
Introduction: When fields disrupt the usual chemistry Water chemistry has long followed a set of familiar rules: ions dissolve and migrate in predictable ways, reactions proceed along established pathways, and phase changes align with temperature, pressure, and concentration. But recent research shows that applying electric fields can flip or bend these rules in surprising, useful…
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Breakthrough in Sticky Chemistry Promises Cleaner Fuels
New Framework Sheds Light on CO Adsorption During CO2-to-Fuel Conversion Chemists have unveiled a novel framework to quantify how strongly carbon monoxide (CO) sticks to catalyst surfaces during the transformation of carbon dioxide (CO2) into useful fuels. This stickiness, or CO adsorption energy, is a critical factor that can influence which products emerge from an…
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MIT Engineers Unstick Cells on Demand With Bubble-Driven Detachment in Bioreactors
Revolutionizing cell adhesion in bioreactors and beyond MIT researchers have unveiled a scalable, high-throughput method to detach cells from surfaces on demand using electrochemically generated bubbles. Published in Science Advances, the approach could dramatically reduce downtime and waste across industries that rely on cell cultures, including algae bioreactors for carbon capture, pharmaceutical manufacturing, biofuels, biosensors,…
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MIT Engineers Solve Sticky-Cell Problem in Bioreactors
Overview: Tackling a universal bottleneck in cell-based production Bioreactors are central to modern manufacturing, from growing algae that aggressively absorb CO2 to producing biologic drugs and cell therapies. But a stubborn challenge—cells sticking to surfaces—limits performance across industries. This adhesion reduces light exposure in photobioreactors, disrupts harvesting, and triggers costly downtime for cleaning. A new…
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MIT Engineers Solve Sticky-cell Problem In Bioreactors And Other Industries
Introduction: A Simple Problem, Big Impact Bioreactors and related processes across industries—from algae farming in climate-friendly carbon capture efforts to manufacturing biologic drugs—face a stubborn obstacle: cells sticking to surfaces. This adhesion reduces light exposure in photobioreactors, clogs harvesting lines, and forces costly downtime for cleaning and sanitation. MIT researchers have now introduced a high-throughput,…
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UNSW Chemists Triumph at 2025 National Chemistry Awards
UNSW Clinches Two Top Honors at the 2025 RACI National Awards Two researchers from UNSW Science’s School of Chemistry have earned prestigious recognition at the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI) National Awards 2025. The wins highlight UNSW’s strength in translating chemistry into real-world solutions—ranging from life-saving biomedical advances to affordable, clean energy technologies. The school…
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UNSW Takes Home Two Gongs At National Chemistry Awards
UNSW Crowned with Dual RACI National Awards Two UNSW Sydney scientists have been celebrated at the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI) National Awards, underscoring the university’s leadership in biomedical technologies and sustainable energy. Professors Pall Thordarson and Chuan Zhao from the School of Chemistry, UNSW Science, were recognised for landmark contributions that are shaping chemistry,…
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UNSW Clinches 2025 RACI National Chemistry Awards Victory
UNSW celebrates two top honours at the 2025 RACI National Awards Universities often make headlines for groundbreaking discoveries, but this year UNSW Sydney is making news for what it calls a “chemistry is life” moment. Two researchers from the School of Chemistry in UNSW Science were recognised at the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI) National…