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New technique replicates microplastics in the lab with greater precision

admin — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 13:04:00 +0000

ɬ�﷬ researchers have developed a novel method to replicate four types of microplastics commonly found in the environment, providing researchers with a standardized approach to study their toxic effects.

ɬ�﷬ scientists turn marine waste into a sustainable solution for wound care, wearable devices and more

admin — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 12:59:20 +0000

An interdisciplinary team of ɬ�﷬ researchers has developed an ultra-strong, environmentally friendly medical glue, or bioadhesive, made from marine waste. The discovery has promising applications for wound care, surgeries, improved drug delivery, wearable devices and medical implants.

“Being able to produce glues that can close wounds  or make something strongly adhere to the skin is critical for many medical interventions,” said Audrey Moores, Professor in the Department of Chemistry.

Chemical Society Seminar: Matthias Gotte (Belleau Lecture)- Nucleoside Analog Inhibitors of Viral Polymerases: From HIV-1 to SARS-CoV-2

rachel.dermo@mcgill.ca — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 13:37:47 +0000

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Chemical Society Seminar: Ben Liu- Radical SAM Enzymes in the Biosynthesis of Atypical Nucleoside Natural Products

rachel.dermo@mcgill.ca — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 19:46:32 +0000

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Chemical Society Seminar: Miguel A García-Garibay (Tomlinson Lecture) Exciton-Enabled Quantum Chain Amplification in a Crystalline Two-Photon Adiabatic Photocage

rachel.dermo@mcgill.ca — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 12:29:25 +0000

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Chemical Society Seminar: Miguel A García-Garibay (Tomlinson Lecture) Emergent Challenges and Opportunities in Higher Education

rachel.dermo@mcgill.ca — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 15:54:13 +0000

Dr. Alison Bain (PhD’21) named to C&EN’s 2025 Talented 12

rachel.dermo@mcgill.ca — Fri, 23 May 2025 18:04:43 +0000

Congratulations to Dr. Alison Bain, who completed her PhD in the Preston Group at ɬ�﷬ in 2021, on being selected for Chemical & Engineering News’s Talented 12 list for 2025. Now an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Oregon State University, Dr. Bain continues to develop state-of-the-art optical trapping techniques to study aerosols at the single-particle level. Her research centres on how fundamental physical and chemical properties of aerosols shape climate, air quality, and other pressing environmental issues. This honour recognises Dr.

24 Hours of Science- CHEMIST FOR A DAY

rachel.dermo@mcgill.ca — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 19:34:53 +0000

Chemistry doesn't just happen in the lab, it happens around us everyday! Join the ɬ�﷬ Chemistry Outreach Group during 24 hres de science to participate in some fun chemistry that will change how you see our world.

A HoLDI mass spectrometry platform for airborne nanoplastic detection

rachel.dermo@mcgill.ca — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 18:11:04 +0000

· There are no established protocols for nanoplastic detection within complex environmental matrices.

· Mass spectrometry (MS) analysis of environmental nanoplastics is impeded by methodological constraints.

· Ariya's lab, namely Zi Wang, present a versatile platform evolved from matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization (MALDI) MS for airborne nano/microplastic research.

· The 3D-printed hollow-laser desorption/ionization (HoLDI) target enables efficient, high-throughput analysis of aerosols collected on simple substrates without pre/post-treatments.

Chemical Society Seminar: Lara Estroff- Bio-inspired Crystal Growth: Interfaces Between Polymers and Crystals

rachel.dermo@mcgill.ca — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 18:46:30 +0000

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ɬ�﷬ Seminar: Alessandra Quadrelli- SITUATED GREEN CHEMISTRIES

rachel.dermo@mcgill.ca — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 16:31:31 +0000

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Chemical Society Seminar: Tehshik Yoon- Stereocontrol in Photochemical Reactions

rachel.dermo@mcgill.ca — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 16:39:01 +0000

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Nuit blanche - ChemPOP

robert.workman@mcgill.ca — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:02:14 +0000

This Nuit blanche, we are looking for the next big act. Aspiring ChemPOP stars from everywhere are coming to the ɬ�﷬ Department of Chemistry to compete in the biggest competition ever. We need your help to crown the next ChemPOP star!

Chemical Society Seminar: Peter Mahaffy-Realizing the Role for Chemistry and Chemistry Education in the Emergence of Sustainability: A Systems Approach

rachel.dermo@mcgill.ca — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 18:43:30 +0000

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ɬ�﷬ Seminar- DOZN™3.0 - Ettigounder (Samy) Ponnusamy: A Quantitative Green Chemistry Evaluator for Sustainable Future

rachel.dermo@mcgill.ca — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 14:51:36 +0000

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