Chemical Engineering News
Spormann Elected Fellow of American Academy of Microbiology
Monday, May 6, 2013
Spormann studies anaerobic microbes to understand the molecular and biochemical basis of unusual metabolism.
Getting CLARITY: Hydrogel process developed at Stanford creates transparent brain
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Stanford bioengineers have transformed an intact, post-mortem mouse brain into a transparent three-dimensional structure that keeps all the fine wiring and molecular structures in place. Known as CLARITY, the technique stands to transform our understanding of the brain and indeed of any biological tissue.
Stanford to collaborate with edX to develop a free, open source online learning platform
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
EdX will be available as an open source learning platform on June 1. In support of that move, Stanford will integrate features of its existing Class2Go open source online learning platform into the edX platform.
Stanford's GCEP will award $6.6 million for novel energy research
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
The Global Climate and Energy Project will award $6.6 million for research that leads to cleaner fuels and lower greenhouse gas emissions.
Jens Nørskov wins Boudart Award for Catalysis
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Nørskov has contributed extensively to the development of computational methods and models of surface reactivity. The award, named for the late Stanford professor Michel Boudart recognizes contributions to the understanding and practice of catalysis.
Eight Stanford Engineering Faculty Elected to National Academy of Engineering
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Election to the National Academy of Engineering is among the highest professional distinctions an engineer can receive.
In massive online course, teams unleash diverse approaches to creativity
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Innovative 'Crash Course' inspires students around the world to think in new ways.
Big Challenges, Big Ideas: Stanford Engineering Year in Review
Monday, January 7, 2013
Letter from the Dean of Stanford Engineering.
Zhenan Bao, Professor of Chemical Engineering, Elected to AAAS
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Members of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) have elected Professor Zhenan Bao as a Fellow. Bao is one of just six Stanford scholars named to AAAS this year.
Touch-sensitive plastic skin heals itself
Sunday, November 11, 2012
A team of Stanford chemists and engineers has created the first synthetic material that is both sensitive to touch and capable of healing itself quickly and repeatedly at room temperature. The advance could lead to smarter prosthetics or more resilient personal electronics that repair themselves.
Stanford scientists build the first all-carbon solar cell
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Researchers have developed a solar cell made entirely of carbon, an inexpensive substitute for the pricey materials used in conventional solar panels.
Stanford’s Global Climate and Energy Project turns 10
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
The Global Climate and Energy Project recently celebrated its 10th anniversary. Since 2002, GCEP has invested more than $130 million into 80 research programs at Stanford and 38 other institutions worldwide.
Stanford scientists use microbes to make 'clean' methane
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Most methane comes from natural gas, a fossil fuel. Stanford and Penn State scientists are taking a greener approach using microbes that can convert renewable electricity into carbon-neutral methane.
Jaramillo wins Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE)
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
The White House recognizes assistant professor in chemical engineering for innovations in solar hydrogen production. PECASE is the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government on scientists and engineers early in their independent research careers.
Stanford faculty is embracing online teaching opportunities
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
The team leading Stanford's online education initiative announces seed grants to faculty members across campus for course development. "It's been a grassroots phenomenon, which really reflects Stanford's tradition of innovation and creativity," said John Mitchell, professor of computer science and President John Hennessy's special assistant for educational technology.
Force of nature: Engineers define the mechanical mechanism in living cells
Monday, July 16, 2012
A team of researchers, led by chemical engineer Alex Dunn, measured mechanical tension at the nanoscale to explore how living cells create and detect force. The research could lead to a better understanding of how tissues and tumors form and grow, and, ultimately, of how complex living organisms organize themselves.
Stanford engineers synthesize printable, electrically conductive gel
Thursday, July 12, 2012
The Jell-O-like material, from the labs of Stanford professors Yi Cui and Zhenan Bao, may have applications in areas as widespread as energy storage, medical sensors and biofuel cells.
Michel Boudart, chemical engineer and expert in catalysis, dies at 87
Monday, May 7, 2012
Professor Boudart taught at Princeton and Berkeley but was best known for his five decades at the heart of the Department of Chemical Engineering at Stanford. His influence shaped catalysis during the post-war period when energy, defense and space industries demanded a deeper understanding of chemical reactions.
The not-so-retiring retirement of Channing Robertson
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
How an unassuming professor of chemical engineering helped save lives, change forensic science and bring down Big Tobacco.
Straining the lattice: Stanford engineers improve electrical efficiency in organic semiconductors
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
By packing molecules closer together, chemical engineers at Stanford have dramatically improved the electrical conductivity of organic semiconductors. The advance could herald flexible electronics.
Sorting out the nanotubes, for better electronics
Thursday, November 17, 2011
A new technique developed by Stanford researchers advances commercial potential of semiconducting carbon nanotubes for printable circuits, bendable display screens, stretchable electronics and solar technology.
E. coli could convert sugar to biodiesel at 'an extraordinary rate'
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Researchers studying how biodiesel can be generated using E. coli as a catalyst have determined the bacteria have what it takes to produce high volumes of the fuel. Now they need to figure out how to tweak its cellular controls in order to kick it into high gear.
Stanford researchers build transparent, super-stretchy skin-like sensor
Monday, October 24, 2011
Using carbon nanotubes bent to act as springs, Stanford researchers have developed a stretchable, transparent skin-like sensor.
Last but not least: 'Building 4' to complete the SEQ
Monday, September 5, 2011
The Bioengineering and Chemical Engineering Building, the last component of the Science and Engineering Quad, will echo the design and energy-saving features of the Jerry Yang and Akiko Yamazaki Environment and Energy Building, the Jen-Hsun Huang Engineering Center and the Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology. It too is designed to foster cooperation and teamwork among researchers.
