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Researchers studied how a special metal—ruthenium—reacts when it's part of a molecule attached to a thin glass-like surface. This metal can help pull apart water molecules, a process necessary for a hydrogen-based economy.

Charlotte Montgomery tackles a highly specific, but critical, question: how does tweaking tiny chemical features on a molecule affect its ability to form a crucial intermediate called a metal hydride?

Dr. Wei You said his team's innovation could “open the door to scalable, safe and flexible organic electronics."

A team of chemists is tackling one of the toughest bacterial infections facing patients with lung disease—Mycobacterium abscessus, a fast-growing and drug-resistant germ that can turn deadly.

Justine Drappeau, a Ph.D. chemistry student, has become a trailblazer in something called C–H functionalization.

UNC researchers uncovered dozens of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), including two entirely new compounds, circulating in the blood of alligators.

UNC and Purdue scientists designed a special material that can carry spin currents over long distances without the need for chemical doping or unstable components.

UNC chemists developed a new method to produce esters and carboxylic acids using visible light and a cheap, earth-abundant metal catalyst: cobalt.

Chris Killian's story is about the quiet and confident clarity that he has gained from overcoming a serious illness and getting a second chance at living a full life.

First-year Ph.D. student Samantha Bell is investigating the danger of inhaling toxic air from harmful algae blooms.

Courtney John's daily life is a blend of cutting-edge chemical research and tireless leadership in service to her department and peers.

In UNC Chemistry, a new kind of experiment is taking shape—one that melds the rigor of synthetic chemistry with the beauty of art conservation.