Theme 3: Molecular Materials

To design, synthesise, assemble and activate functional materials we must understand the chemistry behind their synthesis, the factors that control the higher order assemblies and the structural and electronic effects that lead to the functionality. The search for new materials that have interesting and potentially useful functionality is also important. Our research tackles all of these aspects, from continuing work optimising the design of materials through to testing new materials for practical applications.

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