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March 2, 2021 | General, News

NCSU Researchers Identify Self-Sterilizing Polymers Effective in Killing Novel Coronavirus

By Staff

This post was originally published in College of Sciences News.

Published in General, News.

Pride of the Wolfpack Award Researchers Demonstrate Self-Sterilizing Polymers Work Against SARS-CoV-2

Recent Posts

  • Student Spotlight: Avery Smith

    Student Spotlight: Avery Smith

    January 17, 2025
    Avery Smith, a second-year undergraduate from Cary, NC, is starting …Read More »
  • Martin Thuo named National Academy of Inventors Fellow

    Martin Thuo named National Academy of Inventors Fellow

    January 15, 2025
    Martin Thuo has been named a National Academy of Inventors Fellow, …Read More »
  • Congratulations, University Honors Program & University Scholars Program Graduates!

    Congratulations, University Honors Program & University Scholars Program Graduates!

    December 19, 2024
    The staff of the University Honors Program wishes to extend …Read More »
  • Global Semiconductor Experts Gather in Hawai’i for 12th IWN Conference

    Global Semiconductor Experts Gather in Hawai’i for 12th IWN Conference

    December 10, 2024
    The 12th International Workshop on Nitride Semiconductors (IWN 2024) brought …Read More »
  • Magnetically Controlled Kirigami Surfaces Move Objects: No Grasping Needed

    Magnetically Controlled Kirigami Surfaces Move Objects: No Grasping Needed

    December 6, 2024
    The new technology is useful for lifting and moving items …Read More »
  • MaterialsPulse 2024 News Magazine

    MaterialsPulse 2024 News Magazine

    December 3, 2024
    This edition features a cover showcasing an art contest-winning micrograph …Read More »
  • Researchers Demonstrate Self-Assembling Electronics

    Researchers Demonstrate Self-Assembling Electronics

    December 2, 2024
    The proof-of-concept work was used to create diodes and transistors, …Read More »
  • 2024 Fall MSE Visual Competition Results

    2024 Fall MSE Visual Competition Results

    November 22, 2024
    This fall the MSE department hosted its bi-annual visual competition …Read More »
  • Open Rank Faculty Position in Materials Science

    Open Rank Faculty Position in Materials Science

    November 19, 2024
    The Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) at North …Read More »
  • Machine Learning Predicts Highest-Risk Groundwater Sites to Improve Water Quality Monitoring

    Machine Learning Predicts Highest-Risk Groundwater Sites to Improve Water Quality Monitoring

    November 12, 2024
    The new tool allows regulators and public health authorities to …Read More »

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🌟 Student Spotlight: Avery Smith 🌟

Meet Avery Smith, a second-year MSE student from Cary, NC, whose passion for sustainability is shaping her path in engineering! 🌱

Avery is an active MSE ambassador and a proud member of Engineers Without Borders. Her work with the NC State Sierra Leone Renewable Energy Team helped bring solar energy to a school in Sierra Leone, reminding her of the real-world impact engineers can have. 🌍💡

Avery`s journey is a testament to the transformative power of engineering to create a more sustainable future. We can’t wait to see all the amazing things she’ll accomplish! ✨

Learn more about Avery at https://buff.ly/3DULOoR

#MSE #Sustainability #EngineeringForGood #StudentSpotlight #NCState #FutureEngineer #MaterialsScience

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🌟 Student Spotlight: Avery Smith 🌟 Meet Avery Smith, a second-year MSE student from Cary, NC, whose passion for sustainability is shaping her path in engineering! 🌱 Avery is an active MSE ambassador and a proud member of Engineers Without Borders. Her work with the NC State Sierra Leone Renewable Energy Team helped bring solar energy to a school in Sierra Leone, reminding her of the real-world impact engineers can have. 🌍💡 Avery's journey is a testament to the transformative power of engineering to create a more sustainable future. We can’t wait to see all the amazing things she’ll accomplish! ✨ Learn more about Avery at https://buff.ly/3DULOoR #MSE #Sustainability #EngineeringForGood #StudentSpotlight #NCState #FutureEngineer #MaterialsScience

🎉 Big news! Professor Martin Thuo has been named a 2024 National Academy of Inventors (NAI) Fellow!

🌟 This prestigious honor recognizes his groundbreaking contributions to functional soft matter, sustainable solutions, and healthcare innovation.

Thuo’s work includes 54 international patents, pioneering inventions like heat-free solders and self-assembled microelectronics, and the founding of successful startups. His passion for academic entrepreneurship is shaping the future of science and technology. 🌍💡

Thuo`s induction into the NAI highlights his exceptional impact on global innovation, advancing both scientific knowledge and societal progress. Congrats on this incredible achievement, Professor Thuo! 🏆👏

Learn more at https://mse.ncsu.edu/2025/01/martin-thuo-named-national-academy-of-inventors-fellow/

#Innovation #MaterialsScience #AcademicExcellence #NAIFellow #TechForGood #Sustainability #HealthcareInnovation #STEM

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🎉 Big news! Professor Martin Thuo has been named a 2024 National Academy of Inventors (NAI) Fellow! 🌟 This prestigious honor recognizes his groundbreaking contributions to functional soft matter, sustainable solutions, and healthcare innovation. Thuo’s work includes 54 international patents, pioneering inventions like heat-free solders and self-assembled microelectronics, and the founding of successful startups. His passion for academic entrepreneurship is shaping the future of science and technology. 🌍💡 Thuo's induction into the NAI highlights his exceptional impact on global innovation, advancing both scientific knowledge and societal progress. Congrats on this incredible achievement, Professor Thuo! 🏆👏 Learn more at https://mse.ncsu.edu/2025/01/martin-thuo-named-national-academy-of-inventors-fellow/ #Innovation #MaterialsScience #AcademicExcellence #NAIFellow #TechForGood #Sustainability #HealthcareInnovation #STEM

🧲 A leap in remote object manipulation ✨ Joe Tracy, one of NC State MSE`s professors and co-author, has helped develop a novel kirigami structure that responds to magnetic fields.

This innovation uses a flexible, dimpled surface to manipulate objects— including liquids— without grasping them.

⚙️ Why it matters:
Enables transport of objects in confined spaces where traditional robotic arms can`t reach.
Supports applications in delicate handling, advanced robotics, and more!

🔗 Learn more about this groundbreaking research here: https://buff.ly/3WbZ0fj

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🧲 A leap in remote object manipulation ✨ Joe Tracy, one of NC State MSE's professors and co-author, has helped develop a novel kirigami structure that responds to magnetic fields. This innovation uses a flexible, dimpled surface to manipulate objects— including liquids— without grasping them. ⚙️ Why it matters: Enables transport of objects in confined spaces where traditional robotic arms can't reach. Supports applications in delicate handling, advanced robotics, and more! 🔗 Learn more about this groundbreaking research here: https://buff.ly/3WbZ0fj

✨ 🔬 Congratulations to Rachel Broughton (MSE Ph.D. `23) for her impressive runner-up finish in the 2024 Robert W. Cahn Best Paper Graduate Student Awards by the Journal of Materials Science!

Advised by Professor Jacob Jones, her research with a team of others from NC State University, "Superstructure reflections in 40% Sn(II)‐substituted BaZr0.5Ti0.5O3 perovskite modeled with a Bayesian method for crystallographic refinement" is a significant contribution to the field.

Learn more about this prestigious award at https://buff.ly/4hae7hj

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✨ 🔬 Congratulations to Rachel Broughton (MSE Ph.D. '23) for her impressive runner-up finish in the 2024 Robert W. Cahn Best Paper Graduate Student Awards by the Journal of Materials Science! Advised by Professor Jacob Jones, her research with a team of others from NC State University, "Superstructure reflections in 40% Sn(II)‐substituted BaZr0.5Ti0.5O3 perovskite modeled with a Bayesian method for crystallographic refinement" is a significant contribution to the field. Learn more about this prestigious award at https://buff.ly/4hae7hj

🎄✨ Happy Holidays from NC State MSE! ✨🎄

We wrapped up the fall semester with our sweetest tradition: the MSE Cookie Exchange and Hot Cocoa Bar on Dec. 3! 🍪☕ Students, faculty, and staff came together to share delicious treats, sip hot cocoa and cider, and celebrate the end of the year. What a wonderful way to close out 2024!

Thank you to everyone who made this year unforgettable. From groundbreaking research to festive celebrations, our MSE community continues to inspire. 🌟

Enjoy the holiday season, and we’ll see you next year for more exciting moments with the Wolfpack! 🐺❤️

#HappyHolidays #NCStateMSE #ThinkAndDo #MaterialsScience #Wolfpack

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🎄✨ Happy Holidays from NC State MSE! ✨🎄 We wrapped up the fall semester with our sweetest tradition: the MSE Cookie Exchange and Hot Cocoa Bar on Dec. 3! 🍪☕ Students, faculty, and staff came together to share delicious treats, sip hot cocoa and cider, and celebrate the end of the year. What a wonderful way to close out 2024! Thank you to everyone who made this year unforgettable. From groundbreaking research to festive celebrations, our MSE community continues to inspire. 🌟 Enjoy the holiday season, and we’ll see you next year for more exciting moments with the Wolfpack! 🐺❤️ #HappyHolidays #NCStateMSE #ThinkAndDo #MaterialsScience #Wolfpack

🎉 Exciting News from NC State Materials Science and Engineering! 🎉

Two outstanding doctoral students from Martin Thuo’s research group have been awarded prestigious COMPASS funding for their groundbreaking projects!

🌟 These innovative ideas address critical challenges at the intersection of discrete mathematics and advanced manufacturing, tackling both fundamental scientific questions and practical applications.

NC State MSE doctoral student, DHANUSH JAMADAGNI, and University of Michigan scientist, Nancy Muyanja, PhD received $10K for their project, “Optimizing Percolation Analysis: Leveraging 2D Arrays and Graph Theory for Enhanced Correlation with 3D Tomography of Multi-Particle Systems.” This work promises to deepen our understanding of nanoscale networks and particle dynamics.

NC State Electrical & Computer Engineering doctoral student, Daisy Kiptoo and University of Southern California doctoral student Shixuan Li were awarded $20K for their proposal, “Integration of Vector Graphics to Enhance StructuralGT’s Graph Extraction and Processes.” Their project pushes the boundaries of software development and graph extraction, with enormous potential for advancing complex manufacturing systems.

These interdisciplinary projects embody the spirit of COMPASS, bridging the gap between theory and real-world applications. We’re excited to see the groundbreaking contributions Dhanush, Daisy, and their teams will make in these fields! 👏🔬

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🎉 Exciting News from NC State Materials Science and Engineering! 🎉 Two outstanding doctoral students from Martin Thuo’s research group have been awarded prestigious COMPASS funding for their groundbreaking projects! 🌟 These innovative ideas address critical challenges at the intersection of discrete mathematics and advanced manufacturing, tackling both fundamental scientific questions and practical applications. NC State MSE doctoral student, DHANUSH JAMADAGNI, and University of Michigan scientist, Nancy Muyanja, PhD received $10K for their project, “Optimizing Percolation Analysis: Leveraging 2D Arrays and Graph Theory for Enhanced Correlation with 3D Tomography of Multi-Particle Systems.” This work promises to deepen our understanding of nanoscale networks and particle dynamics. NC State Electrical & Computer Engineering doctoral student, Daisy Kiptoo and University of Southern California doctoral student Shixuan Li were awarded $20K for their proposal, “Integration of Vector Graphics to Enhance StructuralGT’s Graph Extraction and Processes.” Their project pushes the boundaries of software development and graph extraction, with enormous potential for advancing complex manufacturing systems. These interdisciplinary projects embody the spirit of COMPASS, bridging the gap between theory and real-world applications. We’re excited to see the groundbreaking contributions Dhanush, Daisy, and their teams will make in these fields! 👏🔬
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