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 in-depth articles 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.
Getting ready to retyre
Reader in Chemistry, Matthew Jones, talks about finding a new catalytic route from ethanol to butadiene.
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.
Material and Chemical Characterisation Facility (MC²)
We combine cutting-edge analytical equipment with extensive in-house expertise to provide a comprehensive material and chemical characterisation service.
David Bullett Nanofabrication Facility
We provide access and training on specialist equipment for micro-scale and nano-scale fabrication for University of Bath researchers and external organisations.
Materials and Structures Centre
Versatile equipment for structural, chemical, physical, and mechanical measurements of materials and their processing.
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.
Centre for Doctoral Training in Catalysis
This CDT trains postgraduate researchers in heterogeneous, homogeneous catalysis and reaction engineering to equip them to advance the UK's catalysis sector.
Centre for Doctoral Training in Sustainable Chemical Technologies
Doctoral training programme which places fundamental concepts of sustainability at the core of research, training and outreach in applied chemical sciences.
Join our Centre for Doctoral Training in Water Informatics: Science and Engineering (WISE)
Train as a researcher at the interface of hydroinformatics, science and engineering. Develop the skills needed to lead innovation in the water industry.
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 Future Manufacturing Research Hub (CMAC)
Multi-institution CDT providing a multi-disciplinary training programme in pioneering continuous processes.
Department of Chemistry
We offer undergraduate and postgraduate courses and have a reputation for excellence in teaching, research and innovation.