chemical engineering
From Wood Waste To Amino Acids
An international research team has pioneered a faster, cheaper and greener way to produce amino acids from plant-based waste.
UNIST Recognizes Six ‘Rising Star’ Scientists
The title ‘Rising-Star Distinguished Professor’ is awarded to eminent professors who are under the age of 45.
Asia’s Rising Scientists: Yan Ning
Rather than let the shells of crabs and lobsters go to waste, Assistant Professor Yan Ning pioneered the field of ‘shell biorefinery’ to upcycle crustacean shells.
An Egg-citing Recipe For Carbon-Free Fuel
Scientists in Japan have taken a crack at clean hydrogen fuel production using egg whites.
Plastic Degrading Enzyme Enhanced
Researchers in South Korea have used genetic engineering to improve the ability of a bacterial enzyme to degrade plastic waste.
Not A Stretch To Obtain Stretchable Batteries
Scientists in South Korea have developed a battery that remains conductive even under 100 percent strain, paving the way for flexible electronics.
A Simple Solution For Stable Perovskite Solar Cells
Researchers in South Korea have developed inexpensive and highly stable perovskite solar cells by coating perovskite in a water-resistant material.
Sorting Cells Using Sound Waves
Sound waves could replace more expensive electric fields as a way to accurately sort biological cells for research and diagnostics.
Asia’s Rising Scientists: Felycia Edi Soetaredjo
Dr. Felycia Edi Soetaredjo is on a mission to reduce water pollution in Indonesia with her simple and inexpensive method of wastewater treatment.
