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Large-scale energy storage technology takes another big step

10 gallons per hour from the air from a backpack water harvester in the desert?

For thousands of years, people in the Middle East and South America have extracted water from the air to help sustain their populations. Drawing inspiration from those examples, researchers are now developing a lightweight, battery-powered freshwater harvester that could someday take as much as 10 gallons per hour from the air, even in arid locations.

10 gallons per hour from the air from a backpack water harvester in the desert?

Spiders spin possible solution to ‘sticky’ problems

Researchers at The University of Akron are again spinning inspiration from spider silk — this time to create more efficient and stronger commercial and biomedical adhesives that could, for example, potentially attach tendons to bones or bind fractures. Read more . . .

Spiders spin possible solution to ‘sticky’ problems

Nanotechnology breakthrough is big deal for electronics

University of Akron researchers have developed new materials that function on a nanoscale, which could lead to the creation of lighter laptops, slimmer televisions and crisper smartphone visual displays. Known as “giant surfactants” – or surface films and liquid solutions – the researchers, led by Stephen Z.D. Cheng, dean of UA’s College of Polymer Science and

Nanotechnology breakthrough is big deal for electronics

The Promise of Biogels

It’s squishy, synthetic, flexible, mostly water and almost as tough as rubber. No, it’s not “flubber” — it’s a hydrogel, and now scientists at The University of Akron are exploring new biomedical uses for this polymer-based product. Dr. Jie Zheng, associate professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering, and Dr. Robert Weiss, Hezzleton E. Simmons professor and chair

The Promise of Biogels

Filmmaking Magic With Polymers

Think about windows coated with transparent film that absorbs harmful ultraviolet sunrays and uses them to generate electricity. Consider a water filtration membrane that blocks viruses and other microorganisms from water, or an electric car battery that incorporates a coating to give it extra long life between charges. The self-assembled copolymer block film that makes

Filmmaking Magic With Polymers

Graphene/Nanotube Hybrid is a Promising Material for Energy Storage, Electronics

A seamless graphene/nanotube hybrid created at Rice University may be the best electrode interface material possible for many energy storage and electronics applications. Led by Rice chemist James Tour, researchers have successfully grown forests of carbon nanotubes that rise quickly from sheets of graphene to astounding lengths of up to 120 microns, according to a

Graphene/Nanotube Hybrid is a Promising Material for Energy Storage, Electronics

Key to New Antibiotics Could Be Deep Within Isolated Cave

Could mean good news in the battle against superbugs Antibiotic-resistant bacteria found in one of the deepest, most isolated caves in the world could mean good news in the battle against superbugs. Researchers from McMaster and the University of Akron have discovered a remarkable prevalence of such bacteria in New Mexico’s Lechuguilla Cave, a place

Key to New Antibiotics Could Be Deep Within Isolated Cave

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Experts warn of possible "twindemic" of COVID-19 and flu this winter
Research being presented at an ... an infectious diseases specialist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. The study was conducted at Akron Children's Hospital in Ohio from October 2020 through ...
Morning Headlines: UA Extends President Gary Miller‘s Contract; Ex-Trump Aide, Ohio Congressional Candidate Sues Over Abuse Allegations
University of Akron President Gary Miller has received an extension through June 2027; 16th Congressional District candidate Max Miller has filed a defamation lawsuit against his former girlfriend and ...
Timken Foundation donates $3 million to University of Akron for national research center
The newly renamed Timken Foundation Center for Precision Manufacturing is a research center for the University of Akron faculty and students.
Timken Foundation donates $3 million to University of Akron
A $3 million gift is intended to further boost the University of Akron's manufacturing offerings ... Manufacturing in honor of the Canton group behind the donation. The research center, first launched ...
Epps named ACS Fellow
“Thomas is an exemplary researcher whose groundbreaking work has had a major impact on the polymer science community,” said Kevin Cavicchi, professor of polymer engineering at the University of Akron ...

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Timken Foundation donates $3 million to University of Akron for national research center - Canton Repository
October 6, 2021
University of Akron Research Foundation wins $50000 SBA grant - Crain's Cleveland Business
September 21, 2021
University of Akron accelerator winner in SBA competition - cleveland.com
September 20, 2021
University of Akron set a $150 million fundraising goal — then COVID hit - Akron Beacon Journal
October 4, 2021
University of Akron Research Foundation has acts waiting in wings - Crain's Cleveland Business
July 18, 2021

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University of Akron reviewing vaccine mandate in light of increased vaccinations, pending legislation
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University of Akron may reconsider vaccine mandate
In a statement posted on its website, the university says it is reviewing the current policy for any potential changes and they will announce a decision in the near future. University of Akron may ...
Baldwin Wallace grad Alyssa Kay Thompson music director for Akron-bound tour of ‘Waitress’
of which has 2017 Baldwin Wallace University graduate Alyssa Kay Thompson ... “Waitress” kicks off the 2021-22 Broadway in Akron Series with performances Oct. 8 and 9 at E.J. Thomas Hall ...
Bath hosting Fall into Nature event
Also, township creates Safe Zone for internet purchase exchanges BATH — The Bath Township trustees announced Oct. 4 they will present the 13th annual Fall into Nature event Oct. 9 at the Bath Nature P ...
Akron sale of Air Jordan shoes using app ends with an armed robbery
A 22-year-old Grafton man thought he found the right buyers for three pairs of Air Jordan sneakers, instead, he became the victim of a Sept. 28 armed robbery outside an Akron convenience store.