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Chemists design extra-sticky adhesives that degrade on command , articleOne team of Virginia Tech chemists developed a fully recyclable tape. Another team designed an adhesive stronger than duct tape that degrades on command. Working together, they are setting a new standard for sustainable, usable adhesives.
Date: Sep 01, 2026 -
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Scientists turn one of the world's most hated plastics into premium lubricant , articlePolyvinyl chloride, or PVC, is among the most common plastics on the planet but also one of the hardest to recycle responsibly. In a new study in Nature, scientists describe a method to strip chlorine from PVC and convert the remaining material into synthetic lubricant-based oils that perform competitively with commercial products.
Date: Aug 05, 2026 -
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Building better materials, one polymer at a time , articleChemist Adrian Figg explores how precision chemistry can improve diagnostics and expand access to care. He's been named to Chemical & Engineering News’ “Talented Twelve,” which recognizes young scientists who are shaping the future of chemistry.
Date: Jun 01, 2026 -
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Finding function in imperfect molecular matches , articleNew research reveals that the overall makeup of a polymer — not its exact molecular sequence — can be enough to trigger proper protein function, opening new paths for materials design.
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New PET imaging breakthrough expands possibilities , articleChemist Wei Liu and his graduate student Chao Wang have found a new way to tag molecules to aid in PET scans, expanding tracer options and opening possibilities for earlier diagnoses and more precise treatments for hard-to-detect diseases.
Date: Dec 18, 2025 -
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In memoriam: Richard Turner, director emeritus, College of Science , articleTurner, former director of the Macromolecules Innovation Institute, died Oct. 16 at the age of 82.
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Chemist brings precision with polymers to high school science , articleChemist Adrian Figg works to create the foundation for the materials of the future by working with a type of macromolecule called polymers. High school students will get to play a key role in his research, getting to do polymer science in their own classrooms.
Date: Sep 29, 2025 -
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From pond to polymer: Algae powers next generation plastics , articleAssistant Professor Josh Worch and his team combined algae with common chemical components to make tough biohybrid plastics that are strong, highly adaptable, and fully recyclable.
Date: Aug 05, 2025 -
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Making medicine out of millipedes , articleDefensive secretions from a millipede found in Virginia Tech’s Old Growth Forest could unlock new treatments for neurological diseases and pain.
Date: Jul 29, 2025 -
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Class of 2025: Stephen Argauer named College of Science Outstanding Senior , articleAt Virginia Tech, Argauer became super aware of two elements that led to his all-around success as a student: an intrinsic motivation to always do his best and the importance of having a feedback loop.
Date: May 08, 2025 -
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Virginia Tech chemist makes strides in drug discovery for chronic kidney disease , articleAs chronic kidney disease continues to affect millions of Americans, Professor Webster Santos and his team are aiming to disrupt harmful cellular signaling and improve patient outcomes.
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Lina Quan named 2024 Early Career Research Program awardee by U.S. Department of Energy , articleQuan’s research focuses on electron spin, a property that influences magnetic behavior and has the potential to unlock new technological possibilities.
Date: Nov 21, 2024
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