SURFACE SCIENCE
Our Work
We have several projects exploring science at surfaces, in particular studying films, particulates, and surface interactions.
Explore our research summaries to find out about a variety of exciting projects, ranging from improving battery performance and synthesising new catalysts for the Oxygen Evolution Reaction, to studying blood drying for new diagnostic methods, and preventing your granny catching on fire by improving the formulation of emollient creams!
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Detecting blood diseases using fluid mechanics
Prof Mahesh Tirumkudulu from the Indian Institute of Technology in Bombay has developed a unique method to measure the viscosity of a drop of liquid based on the fluid mechanics of thin films. A drop of liquid …
Early cancer detection using nanoparticles
Professor Ljiljana Fruk has been studying the design principles and biomedical applications of organic and hybrid nanomaterials. These can be used for real-time detection of senescent cells in the body. Large concentrations of senescent cells in an …
Professor Routh awarded the Thomas Graham Lecture
Professor Alex Routh has recently been awarded the Thomas Graham Lecture. The Graham Lecture is awarded to researchers working in the UK, who are in the prime of their research careers, have established an international reputation in …
New Organic-Inorganic multilayer Microcapsules with superior mechanical properties
Microencapsulation is used across multiple industrial sectors to immobilise fragrances, flavours, and bioactive compounds. It offers numerous advantages, including enhanced stability and prolonged shelf life of the product, which is safeguarded from harsh environments, pH fluctuations and …
Novel Electrocatalysts for Hydrogen Production
Today was the last seminar of Lent term, and Part III student James Fidler presented his recent work on new catalyst materials for hydrogen production through electrolysis. Nobel metals are very expensive, and so research is ongoing …
Decoupling polymers from fossil resources
Professor Matthew Davidson is the director of the Institute of Sustainability and Climate Change of the University of Bath. He visited us today and discussed some of the challenges in making the chemical industry more sustainable and …
Dabwan’s work on encapsulation of vitamin E
Encapsulation is used to deliver materials to specific sites, protect fragile materials from harsh external environments or to delay release of an active compound until a desired time. Mohammed Al Sharabi and professor Alex Routh have been …
Cracking in drying films
Professor Alex Routh has long been interested in colloidal suspensions, and today he told us about some of his recent work in the field. When a pool of fluid containing a suspension of particles is left to …