Posts Tagged ‘chemistry’

Two UBC researchers receive Killam Research Fellowships

Mar. 1, 2011 | Filed under: Media Release, News Feed | Tags: , , , ,

Two University of British Columbia researchers have been given Killam Research Fellowships. Among Canada’s most distinguished research awards, the fellowships provide $70,000 a year for two years to enable recipients to pursue independent research.

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Red, green and blue films. Photo credit: Kevin Shopsowitz

UBC researchers create iridescent glass that can reflect UV or infrared light

Nov. 17, 2010 | Filed under: Media Release | Tags: , , , , ,

Using nanocrystals of cellulose, the main component of pulp and paper, chemistry researchers at the UBC have created glass films that have applications for energy conservation in building design because of their ability to reflect specific wavelengths of light, such as ultra violet, visible or infrared.

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