by Mary Walsh | Jul 31, 2019 | Biomolecular, Catalysis/Reactions, Chemical, Energy/Sustainability, Environment
From left to right: Former UD postdoctoral associate Qi Lu, current assistant professor Bingjun Xu, and current postdoctoral associate Xiaoxia Chang recently revealed a new approach that utilizes a series of catalytic reactions to electrochemically reduce carbon...
by Mary Walsh | May 20, 2019 | Catalysis/Reactions, Collolds/Particles/Interfaces, Energy/Sustainability, Polymers/Composites, Transport Separations
UD engineers develop a fuel cell system that helps environment Someday, we all might drive zero-emission cars. To get there, engineers are working to develop renewable energy solutions, such as fuel cells, that are clean and cost-effective. A team of engineers at the...
by Mary Walsh | Mar 13, 2019 | Catalysis/Reactions
Exploration of metal oxides has potential to drive catalysis research to new heights Catalysis is, like many sciences, situational. This high-powered chemistry is all about accelerating chemical reactions, using catalysts to “turbocharge” the process and quickly...
by Mary Walsh | Mar 13, 2019 | Catalysis/Reactions, Energy/Sustainability
UD researchers synthesize renewable oils for use in lubricants Engine gears, plane thrusters, refrigerator compressors, wind turbines — the list of important industrial machinery, agricultural equipment, transportation vessels, and home applications that depend on...
by Mary Walsh | Jan 3, 2019 | Catalysis/Reactions, Environment
UD innovator explores catalysts that pull their weight and serve the environment The idea of using hydrogen as the basis of a clean sustainable energy source, often termed a hydrogen economy, has been a topic of conversation for decades. Hydrogen fuel, for example,...
by Mary Walsh | Dec 11, 2018 | Catalysis/Reactions
UD chemical engineer honored by National Academy of Inventors Yushan Yan, Distinguished Engineering Professor in chemical and biomolecular engineering and Associate Dean for Research and Entrepreneurship in the University of Delaware’s College of Engineering, has been...
