Chemical & Environmental Engineering

This section of the college news site gathers stories that feature the faculty, students, staff and programs of the UA Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering. For detailed information about all other aspects of CHEE, please visit the department website.

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Chemical & Environmental Engineering News

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Improving Arizona Air Through Ozone Research

Oct. 9, 2022 | Emily Dieckman

A multi-university team uses a multi-million dollar ABOR grant to learn about how emissions sources and the Southwest’s unique weather and climate influence the production of ozone and contribute to health issues.

Respiratory Research >>

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College of Engineering Welcomes 16 New Faculty in 2022-2023

Aug. 30, 2022 | Emily Dieckman

$11M Energy Frontier Research Center to Advance Molecular-Level Solar Science

Aug. 29, 2022 | Emily Dieckman

Chemical and environmental engineering professor Erin Ratcliff will lead a national collaboration to create solar fuels and storage technologies that are more durable and sustainable, but less expensive.

Soft Solar >>

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$1.4M Effort Develops Reusable Sponges to Soak up Harmful Chemicals From Water

Aug. 24, 2022 | Emily Dieckman

A team of researchers from the University of Arizona and Northern Arizona University is creating a regenerable method for removing stubborn toxins from drinking water – starting with store-bought sponges.

Special Sponges >>