Materials chemistry
Materials chemistry is fundamental to the success of many chemical-using industries and delivers the advanced materials for next-generation technologies.
Our researchers
World-leading research
Our areas of interest include molecular magnets, porous materials, graphene and 2D materials.
We focus on the link between atomic, molecular and supramolecular behaviour and the useful properties of a material. Our research encompasses a wide range of materials systems, including organic materials and polymers, 2D materials, nanomaterials and nanoporous materials.
We apply our knowledge to develop new technologies that are essential to address the key challenges facing modern society in sustainability, energy, health and the environment.
Research centres
Two research centres are devoted to specific aspects of Materials Chemistry, the Organic Materials Innovation Centre (OMIC) and the Centre for Nanoporous Materials (CNM).
- Work in OMIC includes the development of materials for electronics, photonics, molecular separations and other applications.
- Work in CNM includes the development of hierarchically porous materials and a detailed understanding of crystal growth processes.
Both OMIC and CNM work closely with industry and computational chemists.
Part of the KCMC
The work in Manchester is a key component of the Knowledge Centre for Materials Chemistry (KCMC), a national activity that brings together academic partners (Manchester, Liverpool, Bolton, Bristol and Southampton) and the High Value Manufacturing Catapult Centre (CPI) to address the specific needs of the chemical-using industries.
