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New Approach Boosting Polymer Conductivity 100,000 Times Holds Immense Potential for Organic Electronics

Researchers in the Department of Chemistry have introduced a new conjugated polymer, called POET-T2-COOH, that achieves electrical conductivities 100,000 times greater than comparable polymers, marking a leap forward in materials for electronics.

Study: Robotic Automation, AI Will Accelerate Progress in Science Laboratories

Science laboratories across disciplines are on the verge of a sweeping transformation as robotic automation and AI lead to faster and more precise experiments that unlock breakthroughs in fields like health, energy and electronics, according to UNC-Chapel Hill researchers

Yosuke Kanai Elected Fellow of the American Physical Society

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Researchers Achieve Breakthrough in Understanding Complex Systems in Thermodynamics

Researchers have made an important advance in understanding how complex systems behave, which could have wide-reaching implications in fields like thermodynamics, chemistry and biophysics.

Creativity Hubs Project Aims to Position UNC as Leader in Solid-State Battery Technology

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is embarking on a groundbreaking project that aims to position the school and State of North Carolina as leaders in lithium-ion battery research and development.

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!