Alkene metathesis and transfer hydrogenation are archetypal reversible catalytic reactions that are used throughout the chemical sciences. However, given their utility, there are surprisingly few analogous processes applicable to other functional groups. Thus, we have endeavoured to expand the repertoire of reversible catalytic reactions and explore their value as synthetic…
There is wide-ranging interest in the development of stable porous materials for the capture, removal and conversion of toxic gases such as SO2 and NO2, and fuel gases such as CO2, NH3, CH4 and hydrocarbons with fast kinetics and high reversibility over multiple cycles. Porous metal-organic framework (MOF) compounds show enormous potential…
Zeolites are essential catalysts in a range of important current processes, including petrochemical refining, automobile emissions reduction and fine chemicals synthesis, and much pioneering research was performed by JMT in understanding them. Their performance relates closely to their structure in a unique way, because active sites distributed throughout the catalyst…
Not only is catalysis a discipline that offers wonderful intellectual stimulation, that underpins life itself – it also has shown dramatic impact in the betterment of the world around us. From Davy’s miner’s lamp saving countless lives, via the Haber-Bosch process delivering fertiliser to the world to car exhaust catalysts…
One of the signature achievements of John Meurig Thomas was the recognition that performance catalysis need to studied under conditions what was then called “in-situ“. The compelling argument was that we know from post-mortem studies that catalyst do change in the reactor under working conditions. Meanwhile it is evident that…
When: 29 & 30 November 2022Where: Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Campus, Fermi Avenue, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 0QX On the 29th & 30th of November 2022 the UK Catalysis Hub held its annual winter conference and networking meeting. The Conference took place at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire. The conference began at…
Amines are important building blocks in the chemical industry, serving as intermediates in the manufacture of agrochemicals, surfactants, polymers, pharmaceuticals, solvents and dyes. Among the technologies for amine synthesis, the direct amination of alcohols with ammonia stands out as an atom-efficient and environmentally benign route, since water is generated as…
Receiving funding for your own research project is a significant milestone as an Early Career Researcher but figuring out how to approach the application process and which funding schemes to apply for can be a minefield. In this talk I will discuss these issues illustrated by my own history of…
Thinking of entering academia? This talk will discuss my pathway into academia and will discuss the roles of an academic as well as the different stages of the academic pathway. Reflective advice on how to survive and progress in academia will be given based upon my own personal experience. Biography …
This talk will describe the role and responsibilities of a scientific editor, outline additional careers within scientific publishing, and discuss pathways and tips to entering the publishing industry. Biography Dr Victoria Richards is Chief Editor of Communications Chemistry — an open access Nature Portfolio journal that launched in 2018. Victoria obtained her PhD…
