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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


McCormick Prof. Jiaxing Huang’s research team simulated sneezes and coughs to investigate the effect of a chemical coating on mask-like fabrics.

NU researchers design antiviral face mask fabric to combat COVID-19

November 8, 2020

A team of NU researchers found that face masks treated with antiviral agents may reduce the infectiousness of the wearer. This discovery, published in a materials science journal, could help combat...

Brainstorm: Unmasking the Research Behind COVID-19

Brainstorm: Unmasking the Research Behind COVID-19

April 24, 2020

When McCormick Professor Jiaxing Huang first heard about the spread of COVID-19 and the lockdown in Wuhan, China, he asked himself what he could do to help. Then, he began developing a new kind of mask. NEYA...

McCormick Prof. Jiaxing Huang’s research team simulated sneezes and coughs to investigate the effect of a chemical coating on mask-like fabrics.

Northwestern Prof. Jiaxing Huang receives NSF RAPID grant to develop antivirus barrier

March 27, 2020

Northwestern researcher and McCormick Prof. Jiaxing Huang received a grant to develop a medical face mask that deactivates the COVID-19 agent upon contact, according to a University release. The National...

Two faculty members receive Guggenheim Fellowships

April 16, 2014

Two members of the Northwestern faculty were chosen as 2014 Guggenheim Fellows, a prestigious award given to a small number of individuals each year. Daniel Diermeier, a Kellogg international business...

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