Materials Science

Most of us could name at least one cosmetic or personal care product that’s essential to looking and feeling our best. Whether it’s a specific kind of soap, a brand of mascara, the right shade of lipstick or the shampoo that works best for our hair, these products have become a critical part of our

When it comes to solving problems for his job, the work done by Dr. Levi Moore actually is rocket science. As a research chemist with the United States Air Force Research Laboratory, he’s tasked with helping to develop new materials that make it easier and safer to launch rockets into space. “In just one rocket,

To mitigate the worst impacts of climate change, society must adopt renewable energy quickly, and on a global scale. One critical element of addressing this challenge is the need for more affordable, abundant, and higher performing energy storage capabilities. At Sepion Technologies, we are tackling an important area of the energy storage problem by developing

As the world prepares for a transition to renewable energy and net zero emissions, demand for metals like copper, cobalt, and nickel will increase tremendously. Mining and metal companies need to ramp up production fast, but these industries are inherently energy intensive. The latest research suggests global mining activities consume approximately 3.5 percent of the

Each year, an estimated 330 million metric tonnes of plastic are produced globally. A significant portion of that plastic becomes waste, clogging landfills, rivers, and the ocean for centuries, damaging ecosystems and negatively impacting human health. Nearly 40 percent of all plastics derived from fossil fuels globally are used for packaging, including single-use food packaging.

In science, working collaboratively is absolutely essential to increase the odds for success. Collectively pooling ideas can lead to better solutions, faster. If we want to achieve more, we need to join efforts and work smarter, not just harder. This is especially true in modern digital chemistry, where innovators might be searching for one single

Lithium-ion batteries impact every facet of our daily lives. They influence the weight, size and functionality of all consumer electronic devices. As more electric vehicles hit the road, battery charging capabilities will dictate road trip routes and daily commutes. Even society’s ability to adopt renewable energy like solar and wind hinges on the storage capacity

Chemists encounter many hurdles throughout the innovation process. On one hand, we deal with prolonged experimental timelines to identify materials with target performance profiles, finite resources, and a lack of molecular insights to explain experimental results. On the other hand, we are also challenged by the increasing demand for best materials performance, natural ingredients and

The need to develop more sustainable food has steadily increased in importance over the past several years. One of the United Nation’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals is “Zero Hunger,” which the organization has determined can only be achieved through widespread food security, improved nutrition, and the promotion of sustainable food. As the world population increases

When it comes to molecular modeling, experimental scientists typically face two major barriers: misperception and trust. The most common misperception is that molecular modeling requires significant coding expertise or a Ph.D. in computational chemistry or theoretical physics. With regard to trust, it can be hard for scientists to believe in technologies that they have not

Green energy. Plant-based materials. Clean water. Lighter aircraft. These are just a few examples of sustainable solutions that scientists are focused on to help improve the human condition. We sat ​​down with Dr. Andrea Browning, a product manager on the materials science team at Schrödinger, to discuss how scientists are approaching these and many other

Schrödinger scientist Jeffrey Sanders recently sat down (virtually) with Evan Flach at the 3rd Food Innovation and Engineering (FOODIE) Conference that took place in November. Their conversation touched on the growing importance of chemical simulation in food engineering and how new technologies are leading to a renaissance in food innovation.