Research
Molecularly Imprinted Polymers and other Specialty Polymers
Molecular imprinting is an effective method of imparting highly specific and selective recognition sites in synthetic polymers.
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Functional Interfaces
Most new technology whether focussed on a device or a formulation includes at its heart a phase boundary or interface. So for example, a polymeric solar cell or indeed a biosensor has a layered architecture that requires different materials to adhere to each other for optimum functionality. Alternatively, a drug will usually be delivered in some sort of capsule that both contains it and enables it to be selectively delivered to a target organ. In this program we are concentrating on the fundamental surface chemistry that will optimise chemical and physical function at the junction of two materials. Our focus is on surfactant and polymer molecular-scale activity at solid-liquid and solid-gas interfaces.
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Modifying the Response of Organic Solar Cells
In this age of energy and climate change crises, solar energy has become an increasing attractive alternate to fossil fuel based energy. In particular, photovoltaic devices made from conducting polymers show great promise as a new technology for renewable energy.