Research

Jul 20, 2023

Creating a Clearer Picture of Interplay Between a Molecule’s Electrons and Nuclei

The Abstract talks with Felix Castellano about the interaction of electrons and nuclei within molecules, and what that means for energy production.

A closeup of equipment in Milad Abolhasani's existing self-driving lab, known as the "Artificial Chemist 2.0"

Jul 5, 2023

Research Team Awarded UNC ROI Grant to Accelerate Molecular Discovery Using an Autonomous Robotic Lab

An NC State University research team has been awarded funding from the UNC System Research Opportunities Initiative (ROI) to accelerate molecular and biological innovations enabled by next-generation self-driving labs. Self-driving labs…

Apr 25, 2023

Chemist Xiao Develops High-Performance Bio Receptors – Aptamers and Innovative Biosensors

Research at the Xiao lab is based in the fields of biomaterials science, biotechnology, and bioanalytical chemistry.

The late afternoon sun cuts across the Belltower.

Mar 24, 2023

AQUASORB: an Innovative Approach to Address the Need for Fresh Water

AQUASORB is an innovative approach to address the need for plentiful fresh water that is renewable, widely available, and inexpensive.

Mar 19, 2023

2023 Chemistry Graduate Recruitment Weekend

The 2023 Graduate Recruitment Weekend took place in Talley Student Union, Dabney, Cox, and Fox Halls on the weekend of March 10-12, 2023.

White flowers bloom on a tree in front of the Bell Tower

Mar 15, 2023

Innovation in Molecular Monitoring Technologies

NC State chemist Leslie Sombers and her collaborators received a 1.8M dollar award from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

a robot with a computer brain moves brightly colored chemicals around a board

Mar 15, 2023

Self-Driven Laboratory, AlphaFlow, Speeds Chemical Discovery

The system has already found a more efficient (and previously unheard of) way to produce high-quality semiconductor nanocrystals.

The NC State Belltower at dusk and night with lights streaming by. Photo by Marc Hall

Mar 13, 2023

Expanding the Chemistry and ‘Folding Rules’ of Peptidomimetics

Proulx received a prestigious grant from NIH to investigate new strategies for Peptide Mimicry.

Dabney and Cox view from the Brickyard. Students walking to class on North Campus.

Feb 13, 2023

NMR signals, Dramatically Boosted

Learn how NC State researchers demonstrated how NMR signals are dramatically boosted via simple visible light excitation.

A group photo at Sheba Gage's final presentation

Dec 16, 2022

ACS Project SEED at NC State

Learn how several research groups from the Department of Chemistry at NC State hosted SEED students in their labs last summer,

Tree branches covered in snow frames the NC State belltower after a winter storm dropped two inches in Raleigh. Photo by Marc Hall

Dec 9, 2022

Teaching an Old Reagent New Tricks

Did you know that an old reaction can sometimes be the basis for a new research contribution?

Nov 9, 2022

NC State Researchers Receive $2.25 Million Interdisciplinary Grant From Department of Energy

The proposed project will improve the researchers’ ability to observe molecular turnover and metabolism.