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Hands wearing blue gloves working on sampling tissue in the lab

Jan 26, 2022

New Discovery, New Publication

A new methodology developed by NC State researchers and others explains proteomics profile changes in the placenta of mothers exposed to illicit drugs.
A graphic of BesC Initiating C–C Cleavage through a Substrate-Triggered and Reactive Diferric-Peroxo Intermediate

Dec 20, 2021

Recent Publication

The article explains a reactivity of BesC as being the first example of a dinuclear-iron enzyme that utilizes a diferric-peroxo intermediate to capably cleave a C–H bond as part of its native function, thus circumventing the formation of a high-valent intermediate more commonly associated with substrate monooxygenations.
The Front Cover shows the reaction network of Signal Amplification by Reversible Exchange (SABRE), elucidated by density functional theory (DFT).

Oct 20, 2021

Research Makes Front Cover

Article by T. Theis, V. Blum, and co-workers makes front cover of ChemPhysChem 19/2021.
Figure of the major sources and separation complexity of light hydrocarbons

Oct 13, 2021

Recent Publication

The separation of propadiene from propyne/propadiene mixtures remains challenging. Here, the authors report a sorbent screening protocol and show that metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) with open metal sites and cage-based molecule traps exhibit high performance for propyne/propadiene separation.
The Baker Research Group members

Sep 10, 2021

#chempack Series: Baker Research Group

Up next on our #chempack feature series is the Baker Research Group!
Enhanced polarized optical microscopy image of a zinc chloride hydrate crystal. We are studying crystal growth from solutions with varying zinc chloride concentrations to better understand the mechanisms of crystal growth to develop an improved crystal growth model.

Sep 3, 2021

Chemistry at Envisioning Research Contests

Our department has done exceptionally well in Envisioning Research contests. Take a look and enjoy the scope and depth of our research!
Brudno Lab XRay

Jun 27, 2021

The Brudno Lab Receives Grant to Study New Cancer Therapies

The Brudno lab recently received an R37 grant from the National Cancer Institute. This 7-year, 2.8 million dollar grant will be used to design new materials and chemistry to manufacture CAR-T cellIs.

A 1998 Journal Cover by James Martin Highlighting the In-Vitro Evolution of Proteins

Jun 21, 2021

#chemflashpack: A Focus on Journal Covers

A closer look to a 1998 featured journal cover by James Martin and Brian Leafblad.

Mar 15, 2021

Researchers Discover New Phenomenon in Green Chemistry

Because much of our world works with chemical products, NC State University researchers are working to replace polluting processes with green manufacturing processes and applications processes.

Mar 9, 2021

Innovation in Chemistry

Come join us for a “Think and Do” tour of the NC State Chemistry Department.
Biofilm research collaboration

Dec 16, 2020

New NC State Research Partnership Fighting Biofilm-Associated Infections

The CVM’s Lauren Schnabel has joined forces with NC State chemist Joshua Pierce to develop new classes of antibiotics to fight drug-resistant infections complicated by bacterial biofilms. 
The NC State Belltower at dusk and night. Photo by Marc Hall

Nov 24, 2020

Record-Setting Class of AAAS Fellows Named

The election of 10 faculty to the prestigious scientific society signals NC State’s rising reputation as a research powerhouse.