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Jason Burdick elected to National Academy of Medicine

Susan Glairon — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 22:31:46 +0000

Jason Burdick elected to National Academy of Medicine Susan Glairon Tue, 10/22/2024 - 16:31

Bowman Endowed Professor Jason Burdick of the BioFrontiers Institute and the Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine.

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New device could deliver bedside blood test results in an hour

Susan Glairon — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 19:34:32 +0000

New device could deliver bedside blood test results in an hour Susan Glairon Wed, 10/16/2024 - 13:34

CU Boulder researchers are developing a handheld device that could transform blood testing. Instead of needles and long waits for lab results, this sound-based system delivers accurate results in an hour from just a finger prick.

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The Next Frontier for EV Batteries: Nanoscale Coatings

Susan Glairon — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 13:20:20 +0000

The Next Frontier for EV Batteries: Nanoscale Coatings Susan Glairon Fri, 09/20/2024 - 07:20

Paul Lichtey, CU Boulder alumnus (ChemEngr PhD'11), is the CEO of Forge Nano, an atomic layer deposition company which appears to have the most-developed technology to coat battery electrodes with metal oxides or nitrides. The technology improves both the energy capacity and the lifespan of lithium-ion batteries.

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Research breakthrough could boost clean energy production

Susan Glairon — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 10:47:55 +0000

Research breakthrough could boost clean energy production Susan Glairon Mon, 09/16/2024 - 04:47

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Professor Hendrik Heinz and his CU Boulder team, along with collaborators from University of California, Los Angeles, achieved a breakthrough that could boost clean energy production. The research was featured on the cover of the journal “Nature Catalysis” in July.

In the study, researchers pinpointed the active sites of tiny platinum-alloy catalysts, which are crucial for making fuel cells more efficient at converting water into energy.

Fuel cells generate electricity through a chemical reaction, typically combining hydrogen with oxygen. Unlike traditional combustion engines, they produce energy without burning fuel, making fuel cells a clean, efficient technology, ideal for powering electric vehicles.

The catalysts accelerate the reactions that convert hydrogen and oxygen into electricity, making the process more efficient and enhancing the overall performance of the fuel cell. Using advanced 3D atomic imaging and machine learning, the study revealed how these catalysts work at an atomic level, providing insights that could help design better catalysts to address global energy challenges.

Cheng Zhu, a postdoctoral associate in the Heinz Group, made significant contributions to the study and recently joined the faculty at Guangdong Technion - Israel Institute of Technology (GTIIT) in China.

This research was supported by the National Science Foundation's Materials Genome Initiative, (DMREF), including the first Special Creativity Award in the DMREF program. Heinz led the CU Boulder-UCLA team, which has resulted in more than 60 publications, including more than 10 papers in top journals like “Science” and “Nature” and high-level “Nature” journals such as “Nature Catalysis.” The UCLA team included the senior investigators Phillipe Sautet, Yu Huang and Jianwei (John) Miao.

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Discovery could lead to longer-lasting EV batteries, hasten energy transition

Susan Glairon — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 19:35:49 +0000

Discovery could lead to longer-lasting EV batteries, hasten energy transition Susan Glairon Thu, 09/12/2024 - 13:35

Batteries degrade over time, which is why older phones lose power faster. An international team led by Professor Mike Toney has uncovered the cause of this degradation, paving the way for improved batteries that could extend the range of electric vehicles and advance clean energy storage.

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A Band-Aid for the heart? New 3D printing method makes this, and much more, possible

Anonymous — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 15:19:49 +0000

A Band-Aid for the heart? New 3D printing method makes this, and much more, possible Anonymous (not verified) Fri, 08/02/2024 - 09:19

Scientists face a challenge in creating life-like materials to replace human tissues, which are both strong and stretchable. A CU Boulder-led team, including Professor Jason Burdick, has developed a 3D-printing method to create materials that are elastic enough for a beating heart, tough enough for joints, and easily shaped to fit a patient's unique needs.

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Converting captured carbon to fuel: Study assesses what’s practical and what’s not

Anonymous — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 14:43:17 +0000

Converting captured carbon to fuel: Study assesses what’s practical and what’s not Anonymous (not verified) Wed, 07/24/2024 - 08:43

In a study published May 1 in the journal ACS Energy Letters, researchers at CU Boulder and collaborators proposed a more sustainable design for capturing CO2 and converting it to fuels.

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Mourning the loss of Douglas Gin, former ChBE professor

Anonymous — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 14:15:28 +0000

Mourning the loss of Douglas Gin, former ChBE professor Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 07/23/2024 - 08:15

Professor Douglas Gin, a CU Boulder professor of chemistry, passed away on July 5 in a car accident. He was 58.

From 2001 to 2018, Gin was also a member of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering faculty before transitioning exclusively to chemistry.

Gin's funeral will take place on Friday, July 26 at 9:30 a.m. at Carroll Lewellen Funeral Home, 503 Terry St, Longmont. Following the service, a graveside service will be held at Foothills Gardens of Memory Cemetery on Hwy 287 in Longmont. A simple reception will follow back at the funeral home. Visitation is scheduled for Thursday, July 25 at the funeral home from 4-7 p.m.

Gin's obituary can be viewed on the funeral home website. A link to the livestream of the funeral service is available by clicking on the Funeral Service box. If you plan to attend the funeral events in person, the family asks that you RSVP via the same website.

A Celebration of Life for close family and friends will be held at the St Julien Hotel and Spa, 900 Walnut Street, Boulder, on Aug. 17 from 9 a.m. to noon. For any questions regarding this event, please contact Gin’s long-time collaborator Richard Noble.

A GoFundMe page has been set up to support of Gin’s children, Nathan and Amanda, during this difficult time.

Professor Douglas Gin, a former member of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering faculty, passed away on July 5 in a car accident. He was 58.

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CU Boulder receives $1M grant to advance biofabrication training for PhD students

Anonymous — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 22:42:38 +0000

CU Boulder receives $1M grant to advance biofabrication training for PhD students Anonymous (not verified) Mon, 07/15/2024 - 16:42

CU Boulder's Materials Science and Engineering Program received a $1M grant to fund doctoral research training in biofabrication, a field that enables precise and effective ways to study and treat medical conditions, such as growing new organs or repairing damaged tissues.

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Welcoming two new faculty to Chemical and Biological Engineering

Anonymous — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 19:29:34 +0000

Welcoming two new faculty to Chemical and Biological Engineering Anonymous (not verified) Wed, 06/26/2024 - 13:29

The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering is proud to introduce two new teaching assistant professors: Katie O'Harra, specializing in polymers and dedicated to highlighting the societal impacts of chemical engineering, and Trevor Franklin, who brings a diverse background from both industry and academia, including NSF-funded engineering education.

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