Assoc. Prof. Bilge Baytekin from the Department of Chemistry was featured in a recent ScienceNews article examining the enduring scientific mystery of static electricity.

Despite centuries of research, the fundamental mechanisms governing contact electrification remain incompletely understood. In the article, Baytekin emphasizes the need for interdisciplinary collaboration between chemists, physicists, and engineers to bring together different pieces of this complex scientific puzzle. She also highlights the broader importance of understanding and controlling static charging, both for fundamental science and for addressing practical challenges faced by industry and emerging technologies.