Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering

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New research could boost a solar-powered fuel made by splitting water

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In step toward autonomous materials, researchers design patterns in self-propelling liquid crystals

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Pivotal discovery could open new field of quantum ‘magnonics’

Vials of Remdesivir

Remdesivir disrupts COVID-19 virus better than other similar drugs

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New self-assembly method creates bioelectronics out of microscopic structures

Liquid Crystals

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Five UChicago scientists named 2020 AAAS fellows

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In new step toward quantum tech, scientists synthesize ‘bright’ quantum bits

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AI helps molecular engineers design custom plastics

MS Treatment

UChicago researchers find way to improve multiple sclerosis treatment