Scientists have transformed skin cells into heart and brain cells — without the addition of genetic material. Instead, this method uses chemical cocktails of small molecules to alter cell types. The molecules interact with existing proteins in the...
Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) — porous crystal structures made of metal ions linked together by organic molecules — could significantly improve the energy efficiency of ethylene production. Ethylene — the highest-volume organic chemical produced...
A new implantable sensor that can track electrical activity in the brain for a few days to several weeks and then dissolve is a promising step toward new medical devices. Short-term biosensors could be useful during healing from a traumatic brain...
A new process enables thin films of semiconductors to be deposited onto flexible substrates at relatively low temperatures, which may have applications for building solar cells and displays. “We have developed a new, plasma-free approach to creating...
A dielectric material that heals after being broken, restoring its electrical, thermal, and insulating properties, could address a key challenge preventing wide use of flexible electronics. “Wearable and bendable electronics are subject to...
A new one-pot process for producing bio-based jet fuel addresses issues with existing multi-process methods — giving biofuel a chance to compete with its fossil-based equivalent. The production of chemicals and fuels from biomass typically involves...
Many skincare lotions and serums promise to restore youthful skin. Now chemical engineers say rather than trying to use a serum or lotion to turn back the hands of time, a “second skin” might be in order. Developed by engineers and scientists at the...
