Materials discovery

Accelerating solutions to tackle net zero challenges through pioneering digital materials design.

Our unique research has applications in clean energy, healthcare, sustainable living and consumer products. We are helping governments and businesses across the world work towards reducing their carbon emissions.

Leading the way

At Liverpool we have an outstanding reputation for applying our advanced digital and computational modelling capabilities to design net-zero materials, proven by our recent Queen's Anniversary Prize. Digital tools and robotics are pivotal, enabling our researchers to rapidly identify sustainable solutions.

Through this Frontier, we will further develop easy-access academic facilities, providing immediate benefits to our city and beyond. With secured investment in new Centres for Doctoral Training, we are cultivating the scientists and engineers of the future and building cutting-edge facilities for the next generation.

Our approach

Our agile methodology – The Liverpool Model - supports both small and large organisations in their quest for net-zero solutions by providing access to funding, facilities, equipment, and expertise.

Facilities and expertise

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Materials Innovation Factory

The capabilities of the Materials Innovation Factory (MIF) enable us to expand on the evolution of turning discovery science into translational science.
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Artificial Intelligence for Chemistry Hub (AIChemy)

Bringing together researchers and industry to promote collaboration and position the UK as a global leader in digital chemistry.
A researcher using some of the equipment available at the Digital Innovation Factory

Digital Innovation Facility

The Digital Innovation Facility (DIF) provides a new home for world-leading research dedicated to maximising the possibilities of emerging technologies.

Power of 10X

At the University of Liverpool, we are integrating scientific insight, machine learning and lab automation to fundamentally change global industry with new materials.

To reach net zero, now is the time to invest, build partnerships, and advance materials innovation 10x faster than the current rate.

Research activity

Partnership with Unilever

We are developing sustainable materials and more efficient manufacturing processes to significantly reduce environmental impact and improve product quality.
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Supporting the next generation of scientists

Discover how we are fostering innovation, research excellence, and career development through our Centres for Doctoral Training (CDTs).
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THE Connect podcast: Materials innovation

Discussing how we are bringing together experts from academia and industry to solve problems and accelerate materials innovation.

Queen’s Anniversary Prize

Our Chemistry department was awarded the highest national honour in Higher Education in recognition of its world-class excellence and pioneering research.
Dr Gabriella Pizzuto working in a robotics lab

Interview: Dr Gabriella Pizzuto

Discover the pioneering research of Dr Gabriella Pizzuto, and her part in developing new methods for creating the next generation of robotic scientists.