Materials science

University of Chicago scientists invent smallest known way to guide light Closeup of a rectangular block of plastic with a thin line visible in the center. It is held by a scientist wearing purple gloves who is not in focus

University of Chicago scientists invent smallest known way to guide light

Scientists found that a sheet of glass crystal just a few atoms thick could trap and carry light. Not only that, but it was surprisingly efficient and could travel relatively long distances—up to a centimeter, which is very far in the world of light-based computing.

Study reveals long-debated makeup of the molecules that help organize your cells Matt Tirrell (center) in the lab with researchers

Study reveals long-debated makeup of the molecules that help organize your cells

Structure of polyelectrolyte complexes could lead to better drugs and technology, say UChicago scientists

UChicago researchers develop stretchable OLED display Prof. Sihong Wang in a lab coat standing in lab with hands in a glove box, looking at camera

UChicago researchers develop stretchable OLED display

Scientists with Pritzker Molecular Engineering design flexible electronics with range of applications

A chemist who studies the spots where chaos sneaks in Sarah King lab

A chemist who studies the spots where chaos sneaks in

UChicago Asst. Prof. Sarah King awarded prestigious Cottrell Scholarship

UChicago researchers take inspiration from soil to create new material with promise for medical, biofuel technology Grainy image with a triangular 3-D white shape studded with red blobs

UChicago researchers take inspiration from soil to create new material with promise for medical, biofuel technology

To meet lithium demand, UChicago scientist looks to the ocean PME Lab

To meet lithium demand, UChicago scientist looks to the ocean

Asst. Prof. Chong Liu seeks to design electrodes to collect lithium for batteries from seawater

UChicago scientists create material that can both move and block heat Crystalline sheets

UChicago scientists create material that can both move and block heat

Unusual material could improve the reliability of electronics and other devices

Center for Bright Beams awarded $22M to boost accelerator science Person in gown and face covering works on metal technological components

Center for Bright Beams awarded $22M to boost accelerator science

UChicago a partner in continuing Cornell-led center to transform electron beam technology

Researchers discover new strategy for developing human-integrated electronics Abstract image of circuits

Researchers discover new strategy for developing human-integrated electronics

For a sustainable future, scientists rethink plastics and devices Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering lab students

For a sustainable future, scientists rethink plastics and devices

UChicago scientists and engineers seek to transform plastics, electronics, transportation