Chemistry research impact

The University of Liverpool’s Department of Chemistry ranked in the top 10 in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework. Building on this success through strategic collaboration, recruitment and institutional planning, here we showcase selected high-impact and pioneering research.

Nanochemical systems for energy efficient maritime transport

Mitigating the ecological and economical cost of the shipping transport sector.

Small solutions to huge challenges: nanomedicine for HIV and other diseases

Making HIV drugs more affordable for the poorest of countries.

Enhancing Chemistry education across the world

ChemTube3D, an open source learning tool for visualising molecular structures.

Smart surfaces to tackle biofilms and antibacterial resistance

Collaborating with industrial partners to deliver advanced antimicrobial surfaces.

Industrial skyline with smokestacks and refinery structures, set against a colorful sunset, framed by geometric shapes.

Developing a green and low-cost acrylic manufacturing process

Enabling greener solutions can be more than an ecological conscious act for businesses.

A technician operates a touchscreen monitor next to a glass enclosure filled with industrial machinery and equipment.

Accelerating new product development in industry

The use of automated screening and characterisation approaches to accelerate material and product development.

A modern laboratory with a researcher at a workstation and another walking by, both in lab coats and gloves.

Producing chemicals for the pharmaceutical and biotech industries

Catalyst research leads to internationally-recognised company.

Postgraduate research

The Chemistry department is a place where academic and industrial researchers work side by side, sharing knowledge in highly advanced research labs. Our world-leading, multi-disciplinary research expertise, unparalleled facilities and dynamic support infrastructure can revolutionise your research and development.