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Breakthrough Achieved in Production of Key Component of Solar Technology

UNC researchers, led by Wei You and Xiaowei Zhong, have made a significant breakthrough in the production of electronic acceptors, a key component of organic solar cells to make solar energy more accessible and affordable

Exploring Chemical Methods to Overcome Renewable Energy’s Biggest Challenge

With a team of dedicated graduate and undergraduate students, Jackson’s lab is making significant strides in developing advanced electrode materials that can efficiently store energy generated from solar and wind sources.

Researchers Design Enzyme-Mimicking Polymers Promising Greener Industrial Practices

Researchers in the Knight Group have unveiled significant advancements in the design and functionality of synthetic polymer catalysts, which could have major implications for various industrial chemical processes.

Using AI, Researchers Launch Database to Predict Cancer DNA Anomalies

UNC-Chapel Hill researchers have launched a database called CytoCellDB to address a significant gap in cancer research, particularly focusing on extrachromosomal DNA.

Innovative Fuzzy Graphene Technique Paving the Way for Carbon-Neutral Economy

Researchers have developed a groundbreaking method to enhance the efficiency and stability of solar-driven, carbon-dioxide reduction, a crucial process for achieving a sustainable and carbon-neutral economy.

Participants complete 4th Cyclic Voltammetry Boot Camp

Thank you to all who helped make the 4th Cyclic Voltammetry Boot Camp such a success!

Appointment of James Cahoon as New Department of Chemistry Chair

UNC Chemistry appoints James Cahoon as New Department of Chemistry Chair and thanks outgoing Chair Wei You for his service.

Pieri Lab Seeking to Perfect a Light-Emitting Protein for Peering Inside Live Tissues

Utilizing advanced computer simulations, the Pieri Lab is making significant strides in designing better biosensors and understanding new light-based reactions.

Potential solar cell material can be both hard and insulating - Article featured on C&EN

2D hybrid perovskite breaks the usual correlation between properties

Novel Method for Modifying Polymers Holds Promise for Innovation in Materials Design

The new technique holds significant promise for enhancing the properties of polymers, which are essential in numerous industrial applications.

Research at its core

UNC Research Core Facilities are shared services that enhance and expand the collaborative capabilities of Carolina’s research enterprise.

A UNC-CH Course Recently Received the UNC System’s Prestigious Undergraduate Research Program Award

In an effort to redesign the Chemistry Department’s Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE), Dr. Jade Fostvedt, in collaboration with the Chemistry Department’s Dr. Michel Gagné, Dr. Jillian Dempsey, and Dr. Kathleen Nevins, set out to create a new project for CHEM 550L, a capstone synthetic chemistry laboratory course, and the proposed course was one of the recipients of the UNC Systems Research Program Award.