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Harnessing the Sun to tackle period poverty

5 August 2021

Self-cleaning sanitary towels could be left in sunlight to kill 99.9% of bacteria, remove stains and neutralize odours.

Scientists set their sights on new catalyst technology to help achieve net zero

22 July 2021

Academia and industry experts from the UK are exploring ways of converting carbon dioxide and waste into sustainable fuels and chemicals to meet net zero targets.

Instant water cleaning method ‘millions of times’ better than commercial approach

1 July 2021

Creation of hydrogen peroxide in situ could provide clean, drinkable water to communities in the poorest nations around the world.

Cardiff Researchers awarded for role in creation of Porous Materials Group

16 June 2021

Cardiff scientists receive the Royal Society of Chemistry’s 2021 ‘Inspirational Committee Award’

Cardiff Professor appointed as a Co-President to advise on crucial global policies

16 June 2021

Professor Richard Catlow joins global network working on issues of world-wide importance

Award highlights chemistry’s key role in environmental solutions

25 March 2021

Prof Graham Hutchings picks up prize for ‘ground-breaking’ work using gold as a catalyst and a sustainable solution

Single or double? Understanding chemical reactivity of non-metal systems

16 March 2021

A research team at Cardiff have used a variety of techniques to understand the chemical reactivity of non-metal systems.

Professor Sir John Meurig Thomas FRS (1932 – 2020)

2 December 2020

We regret to announce the death of Professor Sir John Meurig Thomas FRS, who was Honorary Distinguished Professor in the School of Chemistry at Cardiff University since 2005.