A Quick Peek Into Computational Chemistry
When talking about chemists, what image comes to your mind? Labs, tubes, beakers, colorful solutions, turning dirt into gold… Yes,
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Engineered Nanoparticles Change Shape in Soil and Groundwater
Engineered nanoparticles (NPs) are now components of thousands of consumer products, including personal care products, sporting goods, solar panels, and
Carbon Nanotubes: the Next Generation of Global Water Purification?
My typical day (maybe like yours) involves waking up, taking a 10 minute shower, cooking breakfast, running the dishwasher if
Invisible Remnants of Dead Stuff Hiding in Water
Ready for a little test? Try to list all of the things you can think of that are found in
Nano Contaminants: How Nanoparticles Get Into the Environment
Nanoparticles and the Environment Series, Part I (click here for part II) More than a year ago on this site,
Hidden Life in Pond Water
While a tablespoon of pond water might look quite devoid of life, a closer look reveals quite the opposite. Though
Fungus Amongus – the Nanoparticle Producers
Recent discoveries continue to highlight the many uses of that wonderful kingdom of life, fungus. Penicillin, a group of antibiotics
Exhortations for Responsible Action*
Bassam Z. Shakhashiri Professor of Chemistry The William T. Evjue Distinguished Chair for the Wisconsin Idea Director, Wisconsin Initiative for
Cleaning without chemicals? Part I – The use and hazards of traditional cleaning chemicals
This is part one of a two (maybe three…definitely four at the most) part series What motivated me to explore
New Filter Gives Drinking Water a Silver Lining
The next time that you go to your sink and pour a glass of water, take a second to think
Sustainable Nano 