Chemistry

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Research

Our Chemistry research is divided into five themes led by a team of research-active staff, at the forefront of their fields.

  • Analytical Chemistry and Spectroscopy

    Physical and analytical chemistry at Lancaster encompasses the characterisation of chemical structures, mechanisms and properties. This is applied to a wide range of systems including catalysts, energy materials, biomolecules and polymers.

  • Electrochemistry and Surfaces

    Electrochemistry is a diverse, multidisciplinary topic at the interface of electrical processes and chemical reactions.

  • Inorganic Chemistry

    Inorganic chemistry at Lancaster focuses on the design, synthesis and study of new transition metal-based and main-group compounds, for application in catalysis, materials and medicine.

  • Organic Chemistry

    Organic chemistry at Lancaster focuses on the design and study of new organic and catalytic processes, for the synthesis of small molecules with application in materials and medicine.

  • Theoretical and Computational Chemistry

    Chemical theory and computation at Lancaster focuses on advancing the fundamental description of chemical systems as well as the application of simulations to provide insights and interpretations of experimental data.

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Exploring the notebooks of Humphry Davy at LitFest: inventor, chemist, and poet

Professor Sharon Ruston of Lancaster University’s English Literature and Creative Writing Department and Dr Rachel Platel of Lancaster’s Chemistry Department joined LitFest at the Dukes to explore the creative and scientific works of Sir Humphry Davy.
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Lancaster academics spread the joy of science at Light Up Lancaster’s Explore Week

Two academics from the Faculty of Science and Technology joined the team at Light Up Lancaster to deliver fascinating hands-on sessions to children in The Storey Institute over the course of Explore Week.
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Department of Chemistry Celebrates LEAF Silver Award in Laboratory Sustainability.

The Department of Chemistry is delighted to have secured a LEAF Silver Award for the Physical and Analytical Chemistry Teaching laboratory. LEAF (Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework) is a programme established by University College London (UCL) to help integrate sustainability practices into laboratory spaces. By taking part in the programme, laboratories will reduce waste, save money and reduce their carbon emissions whilst still conducting high quality teaching and research.
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Chemistry hosts successful PGR and Staff Conference in LUMS

Chemistry staff and PGR students -alongside a selection of industrial sponsors – came together on Wednesday 11th September to present and celebrate the research within the Department. 
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Chemistry Department welcomes summer interns

Lancaster University’s Chemistry Department welcomes its latest group of summer research students, who will be working the Department on key research projects.

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4th Dec

Tuning Properties and Functionality in the Modulated Self-Assembly of Metal-Organic Frameworks

Wednesday 4 December 2024, 2:00pm to 3:00pm

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