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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

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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.

Read more at: New chiral catalyst exerts control in radical reactions

New chiral catalyst exerts control in radical reactions

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Professor Robert Phipps (l) with Dr Antti Lahdenperä and PhD student Daniel Davies in the lab, courtesy Chemistry Photography

Scientists here have developed a new catalyst that could make it easier to synthesise the complex molecules used in areas from perfume to pharmaceuticals.

Read more at: New Assistant Professorship for John Morgan

New Assistant Professorship for John Morgan

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Dr John Morgan, courtesy of Perry Hastings, Downing College

Dr John Morgan has been appointed Assistant Professor in Theoretical Chemistry jointly between Downing College and this department.