The Wolfson Materials and Catalysis Centre (WMCC) was established in 2000 with grant aid from the Wolfson Trust, to bring together synthetic, catalytic and materials expertise at UEA. The Centre is led by Prof. M. Bochmann.

The Centre brings a multidisciplinary approach to molecular-level research in catalysis and materials chemistry, including:

  • Polymerisation catalysis development and testing of alkene polymerisation catalysts, heterogenised catalysts: M. Bochmann, S.J. Lancaster, C. Redshaw
  • Supra-Nano Chemistry: Controlling the architecture of nanoparticle aggregates: M. Bochmann, G. Wildgoose, A.N. Cammidge
  • Supramolecular assembly of organometallic molecules through non-dative interactions: S.J. Lancaster
  • Carbon-nanotube tethered catalysts: G. Wildgoose, S.J. Lancaster
  • Novel palladium catalysts for organic synthesis: A.N. Cammidge
  • Synthesis and development of liquid crystalline materials and supramolecular structures: M.J. Cook, A.N. Cammidge
  • Non-linear optical materials: G.R. Stephenson
  • Photophysics of macrocycles: M.J. Cook, D.A. Russell
  • Development of sensors and devices by thin film formulations and polymer imprinting methods: M. J. Cook, D. A. Russell, A.G. Mayes
  • Solid-state NMR of polymers and catalyst support materials: N.J. Clayden
  • FT-Raman, Raman/differential scanning calorimetry, neutron scattering and muon spectroscopy on inorganic materials: U.A. Jayasooriya
  • RAIRS and transmission FTIR spectroscopy: D.A. Russell, M.J. Cook
  • Surface plasmon resonance: D.A. Russell, A.G. Mayes
  • Organometalcarbonyl Sensors and Bioprobes: G.R. Stephenson

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