To celebrate his upcoming 77th birthday, we reached out to nanochemist and long-time ASN contributor, Geoffery Ozin, to discuss his colorful career, current projects, and plans for the future.
Hubble helps uncover the mystery of the dimming of Betelgeuse
New observations suggest that the unexpected dimming of the supergiant star was most likely caused by a dust cloud that blocked starlight coming from the star’s surface.
Ion-Pump Photovoltaics
Inspired by nature, researchers create a new kind of photoelectric generator based on a bacterial ion pump.
One step closer to producing green hydrogen fuels
Researchers design a photo-electrochemical reactor to produce affordable “green” hydrogen.
The three colors of hydrogen
Hydrogen is a promising sustainable energy source, and exciting steps are being made towards realizing a hydrogen-powered, zero emissions infrastructure.
Are we dehumanizing chemistry?
There is a tremendous sense of joy and elation when a chemist discovers a new molecule, but if we dehumanize the art of science what is left?
What ever happened to combinatorial materials discovery?
Taking a look at the past, present, and future of combinatorial chemistry in materials research.
Getting a charge out of liquid metal batteries
Liquid metal batteries, in which both electrodes as well as the electrolyte are in liquid form, are a promising development in energy storage technologies.
Making water-splitting for hydrogen storage 50 times more efficient
Experiments find the sweet spot for surface area and bubble trapping to create more efficient water-splitting devices.
Thoughts on materials discovery at the human-machine interface
Imagine how these two planes – the world of machines and the world of human systems – will work synergistically to realize the potential of new materials and the systems into which they will be integrated.