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Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry

 
Read more at: Alumnus recognised for rare disease treatments
James Harrison standing up in audience as his name is announced

Alumnus recognised for rare disease treatments

James Harrison is announced as UK Changemaker 2023

Congratulations to department alumnus and supporter James Harrison, who has been named UK Changemaker in the 2023 EY Entrepreneur of the Year awards.


Read more at: Custom-built molecules may lead to metal-free, air tolerant batteries
Professor Dame Clare Grey and Professor Oren Scherman smiling at camera

Custom-built molecules may lead to metal-free, air tolerant batteries

Professor Dame Clare Grey and Professor Oren Scherman, courtesy Chemistry Photography

In research published in Nature, scientists from the Scherman and Grey research groups demonstrate a path to batteries that do not contain rare metals and are stable in the air. 


Read more at: Ray of Hope prize for Vignolini spinout
Sparxell staff smiling at camera

Ray of Hope prize for Vignolini spinout

Founder and CEO Dr Benjamin Droguet (second left) with team, photo courtesy Sparxell

Sparxell has been awarded this year’s Ray of Hope Prize by the Biomimicry Institute for its plant-based alternatives to toxic colourants.


Read more at: Researchers awarded prestigious grants
Rosana Guevara-Collepardo (left) and Jenny Zhang

Researchers awarded prestigious grants

Rosana Guevara-Collepardo (left) and Jenny Zhang

Two group leaders from our department have been awarded European Research Council Consolidator Grants.


Read more at: Solar-powered device produces clean water and clean fuel at the same time
The artificial leaf on a punt on the Cam with punters in the background

Solar-powered device produces clean water and clean fuel at the same time

The latest artificial leaf hitches a lift on a punt on the River Cam

Researchers here have developed a floating, solar-powered device that can turn contaminated water or seawater into clean hydrogen fuel and purified water, anywhere in the world