Emily Mueller

Chemistry

University of Michigan

I am a graduate student in Chemistry at the University of Michigan where I make materials to help carbon-based solar cells last longer. I have always loved chemistry because I can see, smell, and feel the materials I make (with appropriate PPE, of course). I hope to use my storytelling to engage everyday people with science.

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New battery made from amino acids is light, functional, and recyclable

The battery is made of electrodes built from degradable polymers

Emily Mueller
Assorted LEGO pieces of different sizes and colors

Assorted LEGO pieces of different sizes and colors 

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Scientists engineer a sustainable plastic made of tiny building blocks

The new plastic is just as strong as polyethylene and can be 3D printed into objects

Emily Mueller