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Injectable Water Filtration System Could Improve Access to Clean Drinking Water
More than 2 billion people, approximately a quarter of the world’s population, lack access to clean drinking water. A new, portable and affordable water filtration solution created by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin aims to change that.
Huiliang Wang Awarded NSF Career Award 2024
Dr. Huiliang Wang, an assistant professor in the Biomedical Engineering and Texas Materials Institute at the University of Texas at Austin, has been honored with the prestigious NSF Career Award for his project that delves into the creation of new nanoparticles to unravel the mysteries of the brain. This initiative seeks to revolutionize the understanding of brain function through the development of hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks (HOFs) nanoparticles for ultrasound-triggered neuromodulation.
Yuebing Zheng featured in Photonics Focus
In the realm of scientific innovation, artificial intelligence (AI) is not just a buzzword; it's a transformative force. While the general public explores ChatGPT's capabilities, scientists are harnessing various forms of AI to unlock new materials, unveil hidden trends in big data, and optimize technology designs across disciplines.
Guihua Yu's Atmospheric Water Harvesting Research Highlighted in Nature
In an era increasingly defined by water scarcity, the emerging field of atmospheric water harvesting (AWH) stands as a beacon of hope, particularly for regions where traditional water sources are scarce. At the forefront of this field is the Guihua Yu group at the Texas Materials Institute and Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering, whose pioneering works have recently been spotlighted in a special Water Outlook by Nature.
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Goodenough Materials Innovation Lectures
In honor of Nobel Laureate Goodenough, this lecture series aims to bring leading experimentalists and theorists engaged in the broad field of materials to illustrate the past and present of materials research, and thereby create a vision for future innovation in this space.
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Guihua Yu Wins Falling Walls Engineering and Technology Award
Texas Engineer Guihua Yu has been honored for his work to generate clean, drinkable water using solar energy.
Ray Chen Visits Taiwan to Strengthen Institute Collaborations
Dr. Ray Chen, a leading researcher at the University of Texas at Austin, recently visited Taiwan to deliver a colloquium at National Taiwan University (NTU).
Nanshu Lu appointed Carol Cockrell Curran Chair in Engineering
Professor Nanshu Lu has been named the new Carol Cockrell Curran Chair in Engineering at the Cockrell School of Engineering, a distinguished role that signifies a major endowment and a high honor within the institution.
New Carbon Storage Technology Is Fastest of Its Kind
A new way to store carbon captured from the atmosphere developed by researchers from The University of Texas at Austin works much faster than current methods without the harmful chemical accelerants they require.
Towards Next Generation Electrical Conductors
Copper has long been a standard material in electrical conductors, but advanced applications require a lower weight and higher electrical conductivity.
