Category Archives: Research Articles
Mesoscale Organization and Dynamics in Binary Ionic Liquid Mixtures
Fundamental studies showcasing how to tune ion transport in ionic liquids using knowledge of the local structure and dynamics. These […]
Lipid Droplets Form from Distinct Regions of the Cell in the Fission Yeast Schizosaccharomyces pombe
Eukaryotic cells store cholesterol/sterol esters (SEs) and triacylglycerols (TAGs) in lipid droplets, which form from the contiguous endoplasmic reticulum (ER) […]
Multiobjective Strain Design: A Framework for Modular Cell Engineering
Cong Trinh’s research team developed a Modular Cell (ModCell) design computational tool that helps guide rapid generation of novel microbial […]
Characterization of Fractional Cuts of Co-Solvent Enhanced Lignocellulosic Fractionation Lignin Isolated by Sequential Precipitation
Lignin valorization is hindered by the heterogeneity of its complex structures and variability of biomass feedstocks. Fractionation of lignin can […]
Exceptional Solvent Tolerance in Yarrowia lipolytica Is Enhanced by Sterols
Cong Trinh and his research team discovered exceptional solvent tolerance in Yarrowia lipolytica is enhanced by sterols. This finding enables […]
Coil-Stretch Transition and Microphase Separation in Entangled Polymer Liquids
The CBE Materials Research and Innovation Lab discovers new complex flow phenomenon in polymer fluid dynamics, confirming controversial hypothesis proposed […]
Cross-Linked Poly(Methyl Vinyl Ether-Co-Maleic Acid)/Poly(Ethylene Glycol)/Nanocellulosics Foams via Directional Freezing
This research from Art Ragauskas’ team is focused on cross-linked nanocelluloses, poly(methyl vinyl ether-co-maleic acid) (PMVEMA) and poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) […]