May
14
2024
Department of Chemistry Faculty Seminar, Presenter Franz Geiger
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, Evanston
Department of Chemistry Faculty Seminars
Recent News
Mercouri Kanatzidis Elected to National Academy of Sciences
Mercouri Kanatzidis's recent induction into the National Academy of Sciences celebrates his outstanding contributions to original research. This esteemed membership is among the highest recognitions for scientists in the U.S. His election this year marks the 13th NAS member among the current chemistry department faculty.
Sugar-based catalyst upcycles carbon dioxide
A novel catalyst, derived from an affordable metal and ordinary table sugar, holds promise as a solution for utilizing captured carbon. In a recent study led by the Farha Group, this catalyst effectively converted CO2 into carbon monoxide (CO), a vital precursor for various chemical products. Moreover, in the presence of hydrogen, the reaction yields synthesis gas (syngas), a valuable fuel precursor.
Northwestern to lead Midwestern carbon-capture hub
Northwestern University is spearheading the Midwest Nuclear Direct Air Capture Hub (MINDAC), funded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Administered by the Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy, this initiative brings together diverse institutions to investigate using a zero-emission nuclear fleet to power CO2 removal from the atmosphere. Chemistry Department faculty Ted Sargent and Omar Farha join as co-principal investigators in this initiative to build a carbon capture hub in the Midwest.
Announcements & Events
Congratulations
Roel Tempelaar is a Fall 2024 Cadence/OpenEye Outstanding Junior Faculty Award Winner
Recent Honors
Pam Beck received the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences 2024 Community Excellence Award
Upcoming Events
May
15
2024
Chemistry Department Colloquium: Bryan Dickinson, U of Chicago
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Evanston
Department of Chemistry Colloquium Hosted by Xiaoyu Zhang For further information, contact zhang-ofc@northwestern.eduÂ
May
17
2024
BIP: Informal Chalk Talks by Students and Postdocs
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, Evanston
BIP is a great place for the Chemistry community to meet other students and faculty while learning about research at NU. BIP meets in ...
Community Spotlight
The faculty, students, alumni, and staff who comprise our department are dedicated to outstanding research and scholarship.
Spring Newsletter
Welcome to our Spring Newsletter! We are glad to experience the season with snow-filled days interspersed with clear skies and warm days and spring flowers. The Department continues to make important research contributions in removing forever chemicals, treating neurodegenerative diseases, and developing long-lasting solar cell materials. Our faculty have been honored with accolades for their work in improving human health and the environment; our graduate students and postdoctoral fellows have been recognized for their leadership and service activities; and our staff members have been praised for their excellent service in numerous areas critical to the mission of the Department. I hope that you enjoy these highlights as well as the stories of those in our community that make Northwestern Chemistry such a special place.
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Research at the Department of Chemistry is innovative, collaborative and interdisciplinary by nature.
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