LIGC raises $3 million for better air filters using electric currents and graphene
September 16th, 2020An article mentions that Israeli startup LIGC licensed technology from Rice to develop an air filter with graphene. VentureBeat (This article also appeared in Graphene-Info, El Moudja Web, Finsmes and Sports Grind Entertainment.)http://dateline.rice/sept-16-vb
Groundbreaking method to make graphene from garbage is modern-day alchemy
July 28th, 2020An article features pioneering research from Rice scientists that can create flash graphene from any carbon source. Co-author James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Chair in Chemistry and a professor of computer science and of materials science and nanoengineering, is quoted. Forbeshttp://dateline.rice/july-27-tour https://www.forbes.com/sites/scottsnowden/2020/07/24/ground-breaking-method-to-make-graphene-from-garbage-is-modern-day-alchemy/#392885d850d7
Charcoal nanoparticles are effective antioxidants, according to researchers
July 27th, 2020Tour’s research into artificial enzymes made from treated charcoal is featured in Gilmore Health News.Gilmore Health News http://dateline.rice/july-27-tour
Basta un nastro adesivo per migliorare un’auto elettrica
July 20th, 2020La Repubblica features Tour’s research into turning adhesive tape into a silicon oxide film that replaces troublesome anodes in lithium metal batteries.La Repubblica (An English translation is not available. This article also appeared in MSN Italia.)http://dateline.rice/july-20-tourhttps://www.repubblica.it/motori/sezioni/attualita/2020/07/17/news/dal_nastro_adesivo_nuova_linfa_per_l_auto_elettrica-262106252/
Inexpensive, GMP-certified material makes free radical fighters
July 20th, 2020An article mentions collaborative Rice research into artificial enzymes made from treated charcoal conducted by James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Chair in Chemistry and a professor of computer science and of materials science and nanoengineering. C&ENhttp://dateline.rice/july-20-tour https://cen.acs.org/materials/nanomaterials/Inexpensive-GMP-certified-material-makes/98/i28
Looking for a Post Doc? NEW 14 July 2020 Synthetic Organic Chemist with Ph.D. Needed
July 14th, 2020Professor Tour seeks to immediately hire a talented synthetic organic chemist post doc to work on the synthesis of nanomachines for drilling into cells. If a strong background in multi-step organic synthesis is not demonstrated, the application will not be considered. Due to visa delays during the current pandemic, the candidate must already be in […]
Little beam on a microscope makes laser-induced graphene
February 28th, 2020An article features Rice research into developing a method to create laser-induced graphene with features more than 60% smaller than macro versions and almost 10 times smaller than typically achieved with an infrared laser. James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Chair in Chemistry and a professor of computer science and of materials science and […]
Low-powered laser produces smaller graphene features
February 28th, 2020An article features Rice research into developing a method to create laser-induced graphene with features more than 60% smaller than macro versions and almost 10 times smaller than typically achieved with an infrared laser. James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Chair in Chemistry and a professor of computer science and of materials science and […]
New experimental process turns food waste into graphene for batteries
February 28th, 2020An article features pioneering research from Rice scientists that can create flash graphene from any carbon source. Ride http://dateline.rice/feb-24-ride https://ride.tech/electric-and-hybrid/new-experimental-process-turns-food-waste-into-graphene-for-batteries/
How can molecular drills annihilate the deadly superbugs?
February 28th, 2020An article features Rice research into developing motorized molecules that can kill antibiotic-resistant microbes. Pharma Tech Outlook http://dateline.rice/feb-24-pto https://www.pharmatechoutlook.com/news/how-can-molecular-drills-annihilate-the-deadly–superbugs–nwid-969.html