Engineering

Researchers use single-atom catalyst, convert CO to CO2

By Siddharth Vodnala, intern, Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture PULLMAN, Wash. – Researchers from Washington State University and Tufts University have demonstrated for the first time that a single metal atom can act as a catalyst in converting carbon monoxide into carbon dioxide, a chemical reaction that is commonly used in catalytic converters to […]

Researchers use recycled carbon fiber to improve permeable pavement

By Tina Hilding, Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture PULLMAN, Wash. – A Washington State University research team is solving a high-tech waste problem while addressing the environmental challenge of stormwater run-off.

Jan 13: WSU to host middle school engineering competition

PULLMAN, Wash. – Middle school students from throughout eastern Washington, Montana and Idaho will compete Saturday, Jan. 13, at a subregional Inland Northwest Future City Competition at Washington State University.

WSU, PNNL convert biofuel waste into commodity, now targeting sewage sludge

By Maegan Murray, WSU Tri-Cities RICHLAND, Wash. – A method of converting a biofuel waste product into a usable and valuable commodity has been discovered by researchers at Washington State University and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.