Engineers Explain Everything
Microwaved Curry and the Future of Pharmaceuticals
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Description
Microwaving turmeric might sound like a step in a recipe book, but it’s actually part of Dr. Hany El-Azab’s biomedical engineering research. El-Azab explains how microwave-assisted chemistry could create new derivatives of curcumin — the pigment in turmeric known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties — that may stay in the body longer and enhance its health benefits. He also explains how catalysts and flow reactors work and how these technologies could potentially lower the cost of prescription drugs.
Document Type
Book
File Type
text
Document Version
Final Version
Publication Date
March 12, 2026
Language(s)
English
Publisher
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Publisher Place
Rolla, Missouri
Disciplines
Computer Sciences | Engineering
Rights
© 2026 Missouri University of Science and Technology, All rights reserved.
Recommended Citation
El Azab, Hany, "Microwaved Curry and the Future of Pharmaceuticals" (2026). Engineers Explain Everything. 8.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/eee/8
