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Visible light energy yields two-for-one deal when added to CO2 recycling process

By combining visible light and electrochemistry, researchers have enhanced the conversion of carbon dioxide into valuable products and stumbled upon a surprising discovery. The team found that visible light significantly improved an important chemical attribute called selectivity, opening new...

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Researchers identify compound that may help immune system slow or stop tumor growth

For typical illnesses, the body’s immune system is a robust, pathogen-killing machine. It provides a general defense against harmful germs while also adapting and producing antibodies that target specific bacteria or viruses. After fighting off an infection like the flu, the body produces...

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$5.6 million grant renews center focusing on the neurochemistry of addiction

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has awarded a $5.6 million grant to the Neuroproteomics & Neurometabolomics Center on Cell-Cell Signaling. Established in 2005 at Illinois, the Center is a designated NIDA Center of...

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Dr. David Milligan establishes graduate fellowship in chemistry

In a 1994 alumni profile story, Dr. David Milligan (MS, ’65; PhD, ’67) expressed his belief that hard work and the rational application of science would continue to pay off in years to come. “In the future, industry will be scrambling to hire high quality talent. There is a tremendous need for...

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Enzyme-inspired catalyst puts chemicals in right position to make ethers

Taking inspiration from enzymes, chemists at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign developed a catalyst to simplify the synthesis of ethers, key functional components of many drugs, foods, personal care items and other consumer goods. The catalyst puts the two chemical ingredients in just the...

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Spotlight: Chemistry at Illinois & ACS Presidents

Since 1900, 26 alumni or faculty members from Chemistry at Illinois have served as president of The American Chemical Society (ACS), which was founded in 1876 and is one of the world’s largest scientific organizations.