The Kavli Foundation Lecture series today features two
prominent scientists: one in the booming area of ionic liquids, the other in
medical materials. The former has made a novel compound with the potential to
lower the energy it takes to capture carbon dioxide (CO2) from smoke stacks.
The latter has engineered tissues and medical materials such as a stretchy glue
that could transform surgery. They will make presentations today at the 248th
National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society (ACS).