Research group

Sustainability and Materials

A researcher wearing safety goggles works with chemicals in a glovebox

The Sustainability and Materials group uses emerging chemical technologies to address world challenges in catalysis, clean energy, carbon capture, and healthcare diagnostics.

About

Our research covers a range of topics related to sustainability in chemical processes. These topics include:

  • carbon capture
  • utilisation and storage
  • catalytic reactions
  • efficient separation processes
  • water technologies

Our research spans the molecular and macro scales, from molecular synthesis to large-scale process modelling.

Coordination chemistry and solid-state materials also feature prominetly in our work. This includes research into nanoparticles, porous frameworks, mixed anion materials, thin films, and coatings. We use these materials to tackle problems in energy, sustainability, healthcare, and diagnostics.

People, projects and publications

People

Robert Raja
Prof of Materials Chemistry & Catalysis
Our multidisciplinary research is at the forefront of sustainable chemical technologies and novel materials for energy storage and conversion

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Spectroscopy, Spectrometry, and Structure

We develop and apply state-of-the-art tools and methods to provide chemical and structural insights into materials, biological and environmental systems

Digital and Data-Driven Methods

We make leading contributions in wide-ranging applications that connect to other important themes in the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, such as materials, catalysis, and health.

Energy and Electrochemistry

We have a strong interest in the fundamentals of electrochemical science and technology including interactions with biological systems, cavitation, microelectrode techniques, new technique development and scanning methods.

Organic and Biological Chemistry

We focus on the synthesis and discovery of novel compounds, the development of sustainable methodologies, and the application of organic chemistry to explore and manipulate biological systems.

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School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering