Chemistry

Angel Martí elected fellow of the American Chemical Society

Rice’s Angel Martí has been elected a fellow of the American Chemical Society, one of his discipline’s highest honors.

Rice is top destination for Mexican students who receive Fulbright awards

Seven master’s and Ph.D. Fulbright recipients from Mexico will study at Rice this fall, the most of any university and nearly double the number of any other university, including Rice’s Association of American Universities peers.

New $12M research project aims to provide ‘practical solutions to critical environmental challenges’

Scientists at Rice, in collaboration with the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, are making headway in addressing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination.

Rice researchers develop innovative battery recycling method

A research team at Rice led by James Tour is tackling the environmental issue of efficiently recycling lithium ion batteries amid their increasing use.

Researchers led by Rice’s James Tour develop more environmentally friendly and cost-effective method for soil remediation

Rice chemist James Tour has led a research team to develop a rapid electrothermal mineralization process, which in seconds can remediate the accumulation of synthetic chemicals that can contaminate soil and the environment.

Rice researchers unveil secrets behind viral precision

New research from Rice scientists is shedding light on how viruses ensure their survival by precisely timing the release of new viruses.

Researchers discover ancient chromosomes in 52,000-year-old woolly mammoth

Researchers have discovered fossils of ancient chromosomes preserved in the remains of a woolly mammoth that died 52,000 years ago.

Rice researchers uncover key mechanisms in chromosome structure development

Researchers at Rice are making strides in understanding how chromosome structures change throughout the cell’s life cycle.

Rice research aims to reprogram the genetic code

Chemist Han Xiao has been awarded nearly $2 million from the National Institutes of Health Maximizing Investigators’ Research Award.

Do genes-in-pieces code for proteins that fold in pieces?

A new study led by Peter Wolynes offers new insights into the evolution of foldable proteins.

New CPRIT chemistry professor to enhance cancer research at Rice

Rice’s Department of Chemistry will soon welcome Professor David Sarlah.

Rice and Houston Community College collaborate to diversify access to biomedical research training

Rice and Houston Community College collaborate to diversify access to biomedical research training through program funded by a $1.8M NIH grant.

Rice chemist Gustavo Scuseria wins 2024 Schrödinger Medal

Pioneering Rice chemist Gustavo Scuseria has won the 2024 Schrödinger Medal from the World Association of Theoretical and Computational Chemists.

Chemist Julian West makes C&EN magazine’s ‘Talented 12’ list

Rice University chemist Julian West is one of a dozen up-and-coming young scientists featured in Chemical & Engineering News’ (C&EN) 2024 Talented 12, an annual issue of the weekly news magazine that highlights rising stars across all chemistry research disciplines.

Rice study reveals insights into protein evolution

Rice University’s Peter Wolynes and his research team have unveiled a breakthrough in understanding how specific genetic sequences, known as pseudogenes, evolve. Their paper was published May 13 by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America Journal.