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Read more at: PhD student works to enable sustainable energy storage

PhD student works to enable sustainable energy storage

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PhD student James Simon in his lab, courtesy The Faraday Institution.

From growing up in South Wales to his current role enabling sustainable energy storage through his work as a PhD researcher on the Faraday Institution Science of Battery Safety (SafeBatt) project, James Simon's journey is a compelling tale.

Read more at: New MPhil to develop new materials for low-carbon technologies

New MPhil to develop new materials for low-carbon technologies

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Image courtesy University of Cambridge

This department is part of a new University of Cambridge MPhil Programme which will deliver training related to the development of new materials for the transition to a low-carbon society.

Read more at: David Watson RIP

David Watson RIP

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David Watson at his retirement party in 2005, courtesy Chemistry photography

We are sorry to announce the death of David Watson, who was a member of the department for 47 years.

Read more at: Assistant Professor awarded AstraZeneca prize in synthetic chemistry

Assistant Professor awarded AstraZeneca prize in synthetic chemistry

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Dr Ruth Webster, courtesy chemistry photography

Dr Ruth Webster has been awarded the 2024 AstraZeneca prize in synthetic chemistry for her productive early career and innovative research, particularly in iron catalysis.

Read more at: Efficient zinc batteries demand smooth electrodes

Efficient zinc batteries demand smooth electrodes

Researchers at our department have developed new strategies to measure battery performance, which could lead to safer and more efficient energy storage.

Read more at: Not all glitter is litter

Not all glitter is litter

Three bottles of different coloured sustainable glitter

The Vignolini group's sustainable glitter does not harm the soil

Cellulose glitter developed by the Vignolini group has been found to be environmentally safe and sustainable, outshining plastic alternatives.