Breaking down polymers for global sustainability
Dr Janet Scott, who is leading a transatlantic project to tackle effective recycling of polymers, shares her passion for science with us.
Department of Chemistry research
Our research spans from fundamental chemistry to applications in catalysis, materials, healthcare and sustainable chemical technologies.
Case studies
Read more in-depth about our research work.
Creating cheaper, flexible and sustainable solar cells
Our researchers are developing new, more sustainable materials that could make solar power a more viable technology worldwide.
Responsive antimicrobial burn dressing developed
Our scientists have developed a medical dressing that 'lights up' when a burn is infected.
Research areas
Research in the Department of Chemistry is organised into 6 research themes.
Analytical
Characterising complex chemical mixtures and selective molecule detection.
Fundamentals
Researching fundamental properties of molecules and materials.
Health
Investigating and improving healthcare challenges.
Interfaces
Exploring the boundaries between the different states of matter.
Materials
Designing and producing novel materials.
Transformations
Studying all aspects of chemical reactions.
Facilities
Our facilities are available for students, research and industry.
Chemical Characterisation and Analysis Facility
Cutting-edge analytical equipment supported by in-house expertise, providing chemical characterisation services
Microscopy and Analysis Suite
Wide-range of microscopy and spectroscopy equipment, providing training and expertise for imaging and analysis.
Materials and Structures Centre
Versatile equipment for structural, chemical, physical, and mechanical measurements of materials and their processing.
David Bullett Nanofabrication Facility
A suite of cleanrooms equipped for the study of electronic, magnetic and optical properties of materials.
Doctoral training
We provide a thriving environment for PhD researchers. We host and are partners of several centres for doctoral training across the chemical sciences.
Doctoral College
We support and enrich the experience of our doctoral researchers and play a key role in developing policy and strategy relevant to doctoral study.
EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Catalysis
CDT between Cardiff, Bath and Bristol, providing training across heterogeneous, homogeneous catalysis and reaction engineering.
EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in New and Sustainable Photovoltaics
Multi-institution CDT providing training in state-of-the-art research and development across the sustainable energy and PV sectors.
EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Sustainable Chemical Technologies
Bath hosted multidisciplinary CDT , exploring the boundaries between chemical sciences and engineering.
EPSRC Future Manufacturing Research Hub (CMAC)
Multi-institution CDT providing a multi-disciplinary training programme in pioneering continuous processes.
EPSRC Centre for Water Informatics, Science and Engineering (WISE)
CDT between Exeter, Bath, Bristol and Cardiff, training a cohort of engineers and scientists at the boundary of water informatics, sciences and engineering.
Department of Chemistry
We offer undergraduate and postgraduate courses and have a reputation for excellence in teaching, research and innovation.
