Technology & Innovation

Learn about the hedgehog pathway was used to develop the first FDA approved treatment for advanced basal cell carcinoma.

James Tour and William Sikkema of Rice University describe how rats that have had their spinal cords completely severed in two were restored to near perfect mobility.

James Hutchison discusses the foundations for greener nanotechnology and presents a case study that uses nanomaterial product innovation guided by green chemistry.

Chad Mirkin discusses the development of a suite of novel nanofabrication instruments.

Stan Frey of Honeywell profiles their Green Jet Fuel™ program, which can reduce the greenhouse gas emissions by 65 to 85% when compared to petroleum based fuels.

Bruce Dale shares how we can create systems to that can work together to create more while using less.

Joe Landolina shares progress being made with hemostatic gel that can stop the bleeding in seconds.

Justin Harris discusses the development of molecularly-targeted nanoparticles to detect diseased tissue.

Norman Wagner discusses the formulation, properties, and development of commercial applications of STFs.

Michele Lee and Andrea Armani discuss how wearable health monitoring technology enables effective cancer prevention.

Mary Ann Meador will profile NASA's work in the design and synthesis of strong durable aerogels for use in space suits, habitats and vehicles.

Heather Sheardown surveys the current materials used in contact lenses and how chemists are working to make them more comfortable.

Edmund Carnahan shares how revolutionary chain shuttling catalysis enabled the production of polymers with never before seen properties.

Claude Michel explains the materials and science that allowed for the creation of the Solar Impluse, a solar powered plane

Jennifer Holmgren profiles new, carbon fuels that don’t require traditional drilling methods.

Dee Strand shares how new materials and designs are increasing energy density.

Join Nathan Lewis as he shares his work on transforming water, sunlight and carbon dioxide to make fuel.

Tobin Marks shares the challenging design requirements and new materials needed to create unconventional circuitry.

Timothy Gross shares the chemistry that made Corning the number one name in durable protective screens for portable electronics.

J.Chris McWilliams shares how base metals can replace precious metals in the construction of organic molecules.

How can chemistry keep up with the times?

Brian Laird and Anthony Rappé discuss how their interdisciplinary research presents new approaches to designing and using catalysts that eliminate hazardous materials while minimizing waste and conserve resources.

Learn how atmospheric aerosols play a role in affecting the composition of our atmosphere as well as regional and global climate.

Marc Hillmyer explains how the next generation of plastics could be made from renewable resources such as plants.

Dr. Tim Long and Dr. Christopher Williams provide both an overview and a perspective on the future of 3D printing.

Bruce H. Lipshutz presents his work on developing an alternative to organic solvents that is safer and generates less waste.

Discover the role that crystallography plays in combating Alzheimer’s.

Learn about the Network of Early-Career Sustainable Scientist and Engineers with Jennie Dodson, Cliff Cross and Julian Silverman.

Modern materials use an ever-increasing number of elements, and some supplies are running short. Learn how we can face this issue with Avatar Matharu, Paul Chirik and Roderick Eggert.

Learn how chemistry can be developed that uses solar energy to convert CO2 to fuel.

Dr. Kristin Omberg discusses the possibilities and problems of bioaerosol detection systems and the chemistry of keeping us safe.

Discover how modern technologies can be used to maximize the chemical potential of food and e-waste with the Green Chemistry Centre of Excellence.

Pamela Spencer shares how integrating toxicology assessments at an early stage can be better for the environment and your bottom line.

Learn about aqueous solutions of switchable ionic strength and several of their many applications with Philip Jessop.

Join Dr. Charles Tyler as he explains how endocrine disrupting chemicals have been shown to affect the sex in fish.

Julie Zimmerman explains how rational design can create the next generation of molecules.

Julie Zimmerman explains how rational design can create the next generation of molecules.

George Trainor gives a first-hand account of how an innovative culture led to the discovery of one of the most valuable synthetic organic compounds ever.

Will biofuels be the solution or create other problems?

Learn when to deploy computational methods and how to get the innovations you want.