WashU researchers use efficient method to split hydrogen from water for energy
WashU researchers have designed a new catalyst to extract hydrogen, a valuable yet low-cost source of zero-emissions fuel.
Chen, Heemstra selected as AIMBE fellows
The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) has named two new fellows from WashU: Hong Chen and Jennifer Heemstra.
Dai named to Forbes ’30 Under 30′ list
WashU engineering researcher Yifan Dai was named to Forbes’ “30 under 30” science list for contributions to global cellular physiology.
A clear view to better batteries
Engineering researchers at WashU are providing guidance and maps to improve the performance and safety of lithium-ion batteries.
Putting some ‘muscle’ into material design
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have developed muscle-inspired fiber materials for use in textiles, foods and biomedical applications.
Making hydrogen fuel cells ‘less precious’
WashU engineers are working to bring stability to iron components instead of using more expensive precious metals in fuel-cell technologies.
WashU faculty, students search for hidden hazard in tornado’s path
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis are testing for elevated lead levels potentially kicked up in the destructive path of the 2025 tornado.
Tapping the engines of cellular electrochemistry and forces of evolution
Biomedical engineers at Washington University in St. Louis have outlined how properties of biological condensates may serve as engines to power electrochemical reactions at a microscale.
Exploring metabolic noise opens new paths to better biomanufacturing
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have determined the source of metabolic noise and harnessed it to benefit bioproduction in microbes.
Reviving antibiotics with two-faced nanoparticles
A team led by Yan Yu of Washington University in St. Louis developed a double-pronged approach to fighting antibiotic resistance.
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