UW Madison researchers from the lab of Prof. David Lynn have described a biocompatible antifouling or “slippery” surface made from biodegradeable components (ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces 2022, 14, 15, 17940–17949). Adhesion of various contaminants (dirt, ice, …
Polymer Science
Biobased Nylon 6 takes a step closer to commercial production
Nylon 6 is a semi-crystalline thermoplastic with a range of uses, especially as a synthetic fiber. First developed to mimic the properties of nylon 6,6, nylon 6 has slightly different mechanical properties and more luster …
Congratulations MEPE Grads!
MEPE congratulates our two graduates for spring 2022! Nita Shinde (right) and Kayla O’Neill. Wishing you both much luck and success in your future endeavors!
Challenges with plastic waste management
A recent publication by Prof. George Huber and colleagues from UW Madison’s Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering describes challenges with the management of plastic waste. The article describes new technologies that have the potential …
Guest Lecture by Prof. Lorena Rios Mendoza
On 4/14/22 Prof. Lorena Rios Mendoza visited EPD 639, Plastics Recycling and Sustainability, to share her research and expertise in microplastics, especially the state of microplastics in the Great Lakes. Prof. Rios Mendoza has been …
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UW-Madison’s Robert Agasie and Andrea Strzelec Win DOE Nuclear Research Award
University of Wisconsin Nuclear Reactor (UWNR) Director Robert Agasie and Dr. Andrea Strzelec recently received $222,294 from the Department of Energy Nuclear Energy University Program (DOE NEUP) for their project, “Development of Neutron Tomography at the UWNR.” This project will enhance nuclear energy-related research and development at the UWNR and associated Characterization Laboratory for Irradiated Materials (CLIM), which also houses UW Mechanical Engineering Professor Mark Anderson’s X-ray Imaging System.
UW-Madison’s Dr. Andrea Strzelec Wins $2.6M DOE Grant to Accelerate Advancements in Near-Zero-Emissions Vehicles
Dr. Andrea Strzelec has been selected to receive a $2.6 million award from the US Department of Energy (with a $3.3M total budget) for her project “Comprehensive Integrated Simulation Methodology for Enabling Near-Zero Emission HD Vehicles” to accelerate advancements in near-zero-emissions vehicles. Dr. Strzelec is the program director for the Master of Engineering in Engine Systems (MEES) in the Interdisciplinary Professional Programs Office of the College of Engineering and an honorary associate research scientist in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.