<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[MONET]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONET Site]]></description><link>https://www.monetcci.org/newsletter</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 03:31:58 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.monetcci.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Nicole Steinmetz Inducted to EASA]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONET Senior Investigator Nicole Steinmetz has been inducted as a member of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts. The Academy is composed of leading scientists, artists, and practitioners of governance. They are dedicated to innovative research, interdisciplinary and transnational collaboration, and promoting scientific and societal progress. Congratulations Nicole!]]></description><link>https://www.monetcci.org/post/nicole-steinmetz-inducted-to-easa</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b1a40cb888d78955e48af8</guid><category><![CDATA[Awards]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/13c469_38d3b6dfff994e8c967e0e7803cc8914~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_886,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>MONET CCI</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New MONET Publication in ACS Macro Lett.]]></title><description><![CDATA[A team from the Olsen  and Craig  labs introduce an addition to BigSMILES that represent topological interactions in macromolecules. This notation appends optional topological bond descriptors and associated indices, enabling the annotation of complex molecular architectures. The progression from BigSMILES to Topological BigSMILES highlights the potential for this framework to be used in representing broader classes of soft materials systems. 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TCB mechanophores and the corresponding concepts of stress-selective force-coupled reactivity and strand continuity offer design...]]></description><link>https://www.monetcci.org/post/new-monet-publication-in-nature-chemistry</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698e4cc231ffa9c24362a0d8</guid><category><![CDATA[New MONET Publications]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/13c469_a6a57dfe390a40c881b87d595569fad0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_886,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>MONET CCI</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jafer Vakil Thesis Defense]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jafer has successfully defended his thesis, "Structure-Activity Relationships in Reactive Strand Extension Mechanophores".  Congratulations Dr. Vakil!]]></description><link>https://www.monetcci.org/post/jafer-vakil-thesis-defense</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698e4aef636516a31670f314</guid><category><![CDATA[Thesis Defense]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/13c469_e3a28873c60847f4becd4d8b0ac731ed~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_150,h_150,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>MONET CCI</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New MONET Publication in Soft Matter]]></title><description><![CDATA[A team from the Nelson  and Craig  labs use a 1 : 1 substitution of cyclobutane-based mechanophores as scissile covalent crosslinks in 3D printed poly(methoxyethylacrylate) networks to enhance the material toughness without compromising stiffness. These crosslinkers increased the material's toughness in tensile and tearing tests without altering its stiffness or appearance, suggesting that mechanophores offer a promising route to toughen 3D printed elastomers. Article Link]]></description><link>https://www.monetcci.org/post/new-monet-publication-in-soft-matter</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698e486ae46957565bf55c2f</guid><category><![CDATA[New MONET Publications]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/13c469_6939a351fdd44c9ebb4e59c11d50168f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_886,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>MONET CCI</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New MONET Publication in MRS Communications]]></title><description><![CDATA[A team from the Moore  lab presents a systematic workflow aimed at facilitating the design and discovery of new mechanophores. By integrating the classic iso-metrical CoGEF approach with the iso-tensional Tension Model of Bond Activation (TMBA) simulation, the workflow enables comprehensive evaluation of mechanophore candidates prior to experimental implementation for efficient identification and filtering away of unexpected issues while providing insights for potential structural...]]></description><link>https://www.monetcci.org/post/new-monet-publication-in-mrs-communications</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698e4c2531ffa9c243629f9a</guid><category><![CDATA[New MONET Publications]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/13c469_bb57a7f48e1342ea9694a34478829e64~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_886,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>MONET CCI</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New MONET Publication in ACS Applied Materials &#38; Interfaces]]></title><description><![CDATA[A team from the Steinmetz  lab developed a viral NanoSponge formulation that enables the noncovalent loading of agrochemicals but prevents premature release through metal–phenolic network (MPN) coatings. The NanoSponge platform represents a sustainable and effective strategy for precision farming, effectively addressing deep soil pests. Article Link]]></description><link>https://www.monetcci.org/post/new-monet-publication-in-acs-applied-materials-interfaces</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698e4d3e31ffa9c24362a1cd</guid><category><![CDATA[New MONET Publications]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/13c469_87f030c12a7b40b7848b15eeecdeacfd~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_886,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>MONET CCI</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kulik ACCESS Award 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NSF Office of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure has awarded Prof. Heather Kulik a new allocation for the project "Developing Accurate Materials Design Strategies Across Method- and Length-Scales". That project has been awarded an allocation on the following resources: SDSC Expanse Projects Storage: 27,000.0 GB SDSC Expanse GPU: 33,089.0 GPU Hours SDSC Expanse CPU: 7,000,000.0 Core-hours Based on cost estimates provided by the resource providers, the allocation of resources awarded to this...]]></description><link>https://www.monetcci.org/post/kulik-access-award-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698e496c636516a31670f036</guid><category><![CDATA[Awards]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/13c469_43541cec12f04933a511b9f128617620~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_886,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>MONET CCI</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New MONET Publication in Macromolecules]]></title><description><![CDATA[A team from the Olsen  and Rubinstein  labs, in collaboration with others at University of Campinas and University of South Florida,...]]></description><link>https://www.monetcci.org/post/new-monet-publication-in-macromolecules-9</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68b6ead3e456be9f106f3618</guid><category><![CDATA[New MONET Publications]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/13c469_f087b143eb22497dba7f787d78ca2eb8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_886,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>MONET CCI</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New MONET Publication in Macromolecules]]></title><description><![CDATA[A team from the Olvera de la Cruz  and Campos  labs develop a mean-field framework that connects microscopic bond reactions and molecular...]]></description><link>https://www.monetcci.org/post/new-monet-publication-in-macromolecules-8</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68a5e808c02c453d455a8cce</guid><category><![CDATA[New MONET Publications]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/13c469_21dbbff978654d12b670b9cda79d7e03~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_886,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>MONET CCI</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New MONET Publication in ACS Cent. Sci.]]></title><description><![CDATA[A team from the Craig , Rubinstein , Sottos , and Gong  labs report the impact of fused ring size in bicyclic cyclobutane mechanophores...]]></description><link>https://www.monetcci.org/post/new-monet-publication-in-acs-cent-sci-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">689fad7e054d02f5f6317c81</guid><category><![CDATA[New MONET Publications]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/13c469_20c706e73ffe43589e07954523de521a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_886,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>MONET CCI</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New MONET Publication in ACS Cent. 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