Photocatalytic Removal of Methyl Red Dye from Water

By Samantha Libbey, Class of 2027 Figure 1: Polluted body of water. A major source of water pollution is industrial waste. One of the major contributors to this waste is the textile industry, where synthetic dyes are widely used and are not easily broken down in the environment. In response, researchers from the Kermanshah University of Technology set out to find a new method of … Continue reading Photocatalytic Removal of Methyl Red Dye from Water

Color-Changing Light Systems in Adaptive Camouflage

By: Judy Zhao, Class of 2029 Figure 1. Image of a chameleon on a branch The very survival of many animals in nature depends on how well they blend into their environment. From chameleons’ shifting hues to cephalopods’ ability to change the pattern of their skin, there are many strategies for camouflaging that material scientists now aim to replicate. This study by Dr. Gong at … Continue reading Color-Changing Light Systems in Adaptive Camouflage