Topics: Engineering

Researchers build washable battery that stretches like rubber without exploding

India Times | | Media coverage

UBC researchers have created a battery that is both flexible and washable. Dr. Ngoc Tan Nguyen, a postdoctoral fellow at UBC’s faculty of applied science, and Dr. John Madden, director of UBC’s Advanced Materials and…

Why carbon capture and storage is key to avoiding the worst effects of the climate emergency

Yahoo | | Media coverage

Dr. Naoko Ellis, a professor of chemical and biological engineering at UBC's faculty of applied science, discussed carbon capture, utilization and sequestration technology.  

Can air purifiers really reduce your COVID risk?

Chatelaine | | Media coverage

Chatelaine spoke to Dr. Steven Rogak, a professor of mechanical engineering at UBC's faculty of applied science, about using air purifiers to reduce COVID-19 risks.  

Engineers say better forecasting, warnings could protect B.C. from disasters

Global News Hour at 6 | | Media coverage

UBC engineering researchers have released the first report into November's disastrous floods and landslides, and how to potentially avoid more damage in the future.  

World's first stretchable and washable battery has arrived

Mashable | | Media coverage

Media featured a new battery developed by UBC researchers that is both flexible and washable.  

New Moderna deal to provide '100 million mRNA vaccines on tap' in Victoria state from 2024

9 News | | Media coverage

Dr. Anna Blakney, a professor at UBC’s Michael Smith Laboratories and school of biomedical engineering, was quoted discussing how mRNA vaccines could be adapted quickly for new variants of the coronavirus, as well as other…

UBC scientists create flexible, wearable battery

Castanet | | Media coverage

UBC researchers have created a battery that is both flexible and washable. Dr. Ngoc Tan Nguyen, a postdoctoral fellow at UBC’s faculty of applied science, and Dr. John Madden, director of UBC’s Advanced Materials and…

A New Stretch and Wash-Capable Battery Could Substantially Upgrade Wearable Devices

Business in Vancouver | | Media coverage

UBC researchers have created a battery that is both flexible and washable. Dr. Ngoc Tan Nguyen, a postdoctoral fellow at UBC’s faculty of applied science, and Dr. John Madden, director of UBC’s Advanced Materials and…

COVID-19 discovery: Researcher in Canada invents coating that can kill virus on a mask, prevents transmission

Yahoo | | Media coverage

Dr. Seyyedarash Haddadi, a postdoctoral research fellow at UBCO’s school of engineering, has invented a coating that can be applied to face masks to prevent the transmission of COVID-19.  

Landfill flare installed and operating in Squamish

Squamish Chief | | Media coverage

Dr. Anthony Lau, a professor of chemical and biological engineering at UBC's faculty of applied science, gave comments about methane and landfill flare.  

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