James Lynch

Squishy, metal-free magnets power robots, medical implants

Researchers have developed a metal-free magnetic gel could help soft robots such as medical devices and implants.

Wastewater treatment reactor improves energy costs, reduces pollution

Systems featuring a 'membrane-aerated biofilm reactor' can also remove more nitrogen from treatment plant discharges have been developed by University of Michigan researchers.

Lithium-metal batteries offer alternative for users

Lithium metal solid-state batteries can provide a safer, more powerful alternative to the current standard.

Portable lab-on-a-chip method identifies COVID-19 antibodies

A portable lab-on-a-chip developed at the University of Michigan can identify the presence of COVID-19 antibodies in blood with greater speed and efficiency than the current enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) technology.

Engineers working to disinfect N95 masks for medical personnel

University of Michigan engineers are developing efficient, effective and scalable ways to disinfect N95 masks, which are typically discarded after one use.