Novel bromine battery: Small-scale demo, large-scale promise
Low-cost, high-capacity, rechargeable battery could one day enable widespread adoption of intermittent energy sources such as solar and wind.
Department
Chemical Engineering
Robert Langer receives Kyoto Prize
Institute Professor cited as "a founder of the field of tissue engineering."
Faculty highlight: Paula Hammond
Engineering tiny paths to cancer treatment, bone regrowth, and wound healing, Paula Hammond serves as an exemplary researcher-educator within the MIT community.
How cormorants emerge dry after deep dives
Study reveals how shape and chemistry let feathers shed water after emerging from great depths.
Microbes chow down on latest fuel-cell tech
Cullen Buie manipulates micro-scale phenomena to optimize energy conversion devices.
Engineering earth-abundant catalysts that mimic platinum in renewable energy technologies
MIT team develops a process to create inexpensive catalysts that can replace platinum catalysts in renewable energy technologies.
Expanding the power of RNA interference
RNA carried by new nanoparticles can silence genes in many organs, could be deployed to treat cancer.
Chemotherapy timing is key to success
Nanoparticles that stagger delivery of two drugs knock out aggressive tumors in mice.
Rounding the finish of a good run
Justin Bullock nears the finish of four years of research and running at MIT, turning next to medical school.
Kwanghun Chung named 2014 Searle Scholar
Professor of chemical engineering recognized for his work in understanding brain function and dysfunction
Tiny particles could help verify goods
Chemical engineers hope smartphone-readable microparticles could crack down on counterfeiting.
How electrodes charge and discharge
New MIT analysis probes charge transfer in porous battery electrodes for the first time.
Karen Gleason named associate provost
Brings 27 years’ faculty experience and strong ties with industry.