Functional energy materials

We use novel techniques to study chemical reactions and quantum effects on structure. We also use computational methods to study the structure and activity of bioactive molecules in the context of drug design.

We develop new theoretical tools for simulating the dynamics of light, energy, and charge in disordered or dissipative materials, with the aim of developing design principles for improving solar energy conversion.

We seek to understand the relationships between the chemistry, crystal structure, and electronic and magnetic properties of non-molecular solids to design new materials.

We perform research into advanced functional materials, utilising a wide range of cutting-edge techniques. Primarily, we concentrate on the design and properties of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

The goal of our research is the discovery, characterisation and optimisation of functional solid-state materials.

An energy research group focusing on the use of hydrogen as a clean energy vector.

We focus on the optoelectronic properties of novel nanoscale semiconductor materials to deliver solutions for solar energy harvesting, optical switches, and polariton lasers.

Our group explores plasma (air gap)-electrochemistry, magneto-electrochemistry, and zero-carbon polymers as three innovations for a lower carbon future.

Our aim is to produce multifunctional nano-scale materials for applications in catalysis, energy, and nanomedicine.