Designing biodegradable plastics

A team of researchers led by Eleftheria Roumeli has developed new bioplastics that degrade on the same timescale as a banana peel in a backyard compost bin.

Why quantum matters

UW scientists and engineers share their thoughts on the potential of quantum research and why it’s important now.

Di Xiao named chair of MSE

Xiao has been with the department since 2021, and holds joint positions in materials science and engineering, physics and at PNNL.

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A game-changer for stem cell development

A material found in the outer skeletons of shellfish may be the key to increasing the supply of clinical-grade stem cells used in regenerative medicine.

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A summer investigating sustainable energy

MSE senior Andrew Tong spent his summer interning at PNNL, designing and testing a device that helps determine how well different metals retain their strength after being embedded with hydrogen.

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Gironda awarded renewable energy scholarship

He was recognized by the Renewable Energy Scholarship Foundation for his work investigating materials for nuclear waste disposal.

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Xiaodong Xu: Then and Now

In this feature from the DOE Office of Science, Xu reflects on his 2012 Early Career Award to investigate emerging quantum materials and how it propelled him to the groundbreaking research he's working on today.

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