2023 | Drexel Engineering

- Powering Wearable Technology with MXene Textile Supercapacitor
  
  September 12, 2023
  
  Drexel researchers developed a flexible MXene textile supercapacitor that can charge quickly and power wearable electronics. This innovation advances smart fabrics by integrating energy storage directly into clothing.
  
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- Microbes Release ‘Forever Chemicals’ from Recycled-Waste Fertilizer
  
  September 12, 2023
  
  Microbes in recycled sewage sludge fertilizer may cause toxic PFAS chemicals to leach into soil and water. The study shows microbial activity increases PFAS release, calling for better waste treatment methods.
  
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- MXene “Thermal Paint” Harnesses Infrared Radiation for Heating or Cooling
  
  September 11, 2023
  
  MXene nanocoatings modulate infrared radiation for passive heating/cooling, keeping materials cooler or warmer. They offer potential for clothing, thermal management, and applications like thermal camouflage.
  
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- Using Data to Clear the Air
  
  September 11, 2023
  
  New models improve predictions of pollutants' impact on outdoor and indoor air quality. Using the hyperdual-step method, researchers can more accurately assess pollutant interactions and aid emissions reduction policies.
  
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- The Path to Academic ‘Awards Season’ Student Success at Drexel
  
  September 01, 2023
  Last term, three Drexel students received major national and international scholarships — and all of them are involved in the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) program for underrepresented minority students in STEM disciplines.
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- Drexel Co-op Helps Build Urban Oasis at New York's Javits Center
  
  August 04, 2023
  
  Grace had this to say about her experience at Drexel, “I came to Drexel with a very clear vision on what I wanted to get out of my three coop experiences and through diligence, I was able to execute that vision. That is what I find beautiful entering my senior year."
  
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- Drexel’s Titanium Oxide Material Lets Sunlight Drive Green Hydrogen Production
  
  July 13, 2023
  As part of ongoing efforts to develop materials that could enable alternative energy sources, researchers in Drexel University’s College of Engineering have produced a titanium oxide nanofilament material that can harness sunlight to unlock the ubiquitous molecule’s potential as a fuel source.
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- Drexel Dragons at the Heart of I-95’s Swift Rebuild
  
  June 26, 2023
  Amid the sounds of celebratory car horns and a parade of Philadelphia's beloved sports mascots, the Interstate 95 highway triumphantly reopened on Friday, restoring flow to the East Coast’s most critical artery just 12 days after a devastating tanker fire collapsed a section in Northeast Philadelphia. At the forefront of this engineering challenge has been Buckley & Co., a Philadelphia-based company run for decades by Drexel alumnus Bob Buckley.
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- Drexel Engineering Celebrates the Class of 2023
  
  June 21, 2023
  
  More than 850 undergraduate, graduate and PhD students were recognized for their achievements during the College of Engineering 2023 Commencement, held on Thursday, June 15 at the Mann Center for the Performing Arts.
  
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- Partnerships and Projects: Drexel's Recent Industry and Civic Engagement Connections
  
  June 20, 2023
  Last term, Drexel University — through its colleges, schools and other units and programs — created a variety of new opportunities for industry and local partnerships as well as civic engagement.
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