Penn Engineering Spotlights Cangyu Qu’s Research on Force-Driven Chemistry

We’re excited to share that Penn Engineering has published a featured story on the recent work by Dr. Cangyu Qu, Dr. Lu Fang, and Prof. Rob Carpick, exploring how mechanical forces can drive chemical reactions at solid interfaces.

The article, titled “Cracking the Code of Force-Driven Chemistry”, highlights key insights from their recent paper in Physical Review B, shedding light on the complex mechanochemical processes that occur during nanoscale contact. The story explains how this research helps uncover fundamental aspects of contact mechanics and could pave the way for new advances in surface engineering and nanomanufacturing.

📖 Read the full story here:
https://blog.seas.upenn.edu/cracking-the-code-of-force-driven-chemistry/

Congratulations to Cangyu, Lu, and Rob on this impactful recognition!

By admin in Honors & Awards on July 19, 2025