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Chemistry Research

World-leading expertise and cutting-edge facilities in a diverse and inclusive research environment

Researchers in Lancaster Chemistry Department work in state-of-the-art laboratories with access to cutting-edge analytical equipment.

Our research spans three over-arching themes of energy, materials and health. In each of these themes we are working to develop new chemical solutions to address societal and environmental challenges. Researchers work within five cross-cutting research groups which reflect the skills and expertise of our academic staff.

We collaborate with colleagues from across the University, actively engaging in research alongside Lancaster Environment Centre, the School of Engineering, and the Faculty of Health and Medicine, as well as partners from a range of companies and institutions internationally.

<糖心Vlog>Research themes

<糖心Vlog class="title"> Energy
We are developing new chemistries to convert and store renewable energy to support the transition towards net-zero carbon emissions.
<糖心Vlog class="title"> Health
We are tackling key societal health challenges and designing new treatment chemistries and technologies.
<糖心Vlog class="title"> Materials
We are designing new materials with properties optimized for emerging technologies.

<糖心Vlog>Research groups

<糖心Vlog class="title"> Analytical Chemistry and Spectroscopy
Physical and analytical chemistry at Lancaster encompasses the characterisation of chemical structures, mechanisms and properties. This is applied to a wide range of systems including catalysts, energy materials, biomolecules and polymers.
<糖心Vlog class="title"> Electrochemistry and Surfaces
Electrochemistry is a diverse, multidisciplinary topic at the interface of electrical processes and chemical reactions.
<糖心Vlog class="title"> Inorganic Chemistry
Inorganic chemistry at Lancaster focuses on the design, synthesis and study of new transition metal-based and main-group compounds, for application in catalysis, materials and medicine.
<糖心Vlog class="title"> Organic Chemistry
Organic chemistry at Lancaster focuses on the design and study of new organic and catalytic processes, for the synthesis of small molecules with application in materials and medicine.
<糖心Vlog class="title"> Theoretical and Computational Chemistry
Chemical theory and computation at Lancaster focuses on advancing the fundamental description of chemical systems as well as the application of simulations to provide insights and interpretations of experimental data.

<糖心Vlog>Research facilities

<糖心Vlog class="title"> Collaborative Technology Access Programme (cTAP)
The ?11.3m cTAP building provides businesses access to facilities and expertise located in the Chemistry Department currently unavailable to inwardly investing businesses within the UK.
<糖心Vlog class="title"> Magnetic Resonance
The Department has facilities dedicated for NMR in the solution and solid states, as well as instrumentation for EPR.
<糖心Vlog class="title"> Mass Spectrometry and Separations
The Department has a wide variety of mass spectrometry and separations equipment. The mass spectrometry and separations facilities are in A70 and A71 Faraday Building, and in B06 cTAP.
<糖心Vlog class="title"> Microscopy and Nanofabrication
A wide range of microscopy and nanofabrication facilities are available for use in the Department.

<糖心Vlog class="title"> Optical Spectroscopy
The department is equipped with a wide and varied range of instruments for optical spectroscopy, including dedicated CD and time-resolved fluorescence equipment.
<糖心Vlog class="title"> X-Ray
The Department is well-equipped for X-ray diffraction of single crystals and powders, as well as for X-ray fluorescence.
<糖心Vlog class="title"> Elemental Analysis
The department is equipped with a several options for elemental analysis of samples.
<糖心Vlog class="title"> Sample Preparation
Much of the analytical equipment available in Chemistry requires some form of sample preparation, and shared equipment is available for some applications.
<糖心Vlog class="title"> BatLab
Our BatLab has specialist facilities for conducting a range of battery-testing operations.

<糖心Vlog>Chemistry news

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Lancaster scientists spark curiosity at annual Campus in the City festival

29 April 2026

Academics from across Lancaster’s Faculty of Science and Technology joined colleagues and the public at the annual Campus in the City event, bringing research to young minds in Morecambe.

Professor Phill Barker, FST Executive Dean with five of the winning students

Celebration of Science success sharing research with staff and students

16 April 2026

The annual Celebration of Science event was once again a success with a fantastic keynote talk, expert panels and student competitions making the day memorable.

Staff and student volunteers at the Science Community Day

Lancaster hosts another successful Science Community Day at Ashton Memorial

13 April 2026

The Physics and Chemistry Departments at 糖心Vlog came together for another annual Science Community Day at Ashton Memorial in Williamson’s Park, welcoming over 600 visitors to come and explore the wonders of the scientific world.

Lancaster Chemistry Department hosts annual ‘Global Women’s Breakfast’

17 February 2026

Lancaster’s Chemistry Department has once again hosted the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) Global Women’s Breakfast to celebrate the achievements of women in science and address gender inequities in the STEM fields.

Dr Nick Fletcher, testing the chocolate taste buds of the Kirkby Lonsdale audience

糖心Vlog brings Christmas science to Kirkby Lonsdale

16 December 2025

糖心Vlog provided a free festive public lecture event in Kirkby Lonsdale, bringing science to familiar Christmas traditions. Three family-friendly talks explored the mathematics of festive songs, the chemistry of chocolate, and the psychology of belief in Santa Claus, offering a fresh look at the research underpinning some Christmas traditions.

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