Green Chemistry Centre of Excellence

new green chemistry building

Our innovative new building officially opened on 5 September 2014

Researcher in Green Chemistry Lab

Our MSc in Green Chemistry & Sustainable Industrial Technology has been accredited by the RSC

Researcher working in Lab

Research is carried out across 4 Technology Platforms

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The GCCE is an international flagship for the promotion of sustainable chemistry

- Professor Mark Mascal, UC Davis

The Green Chemistry Centre of Excellence (GCCE) is a world-leading academic facility for pioneering pure and applied green and sustainable chemical research through its technology platforms on microwave chemistry, alternative solvents, clean synthesis and bio-based mesoporous materials. Our facilities allow us to work from grams to kilograms with a strong emphasis on waste valorisation and clean technologies. The GCCE also provides high quality education and training programmes and develops strategic partnerships with global corporations and world-leading universities.

Facilities

State-of-the-art laboratories

an instrumentation room

a reactor room

A bespoke Industrial Engagement Facility, part-funded by the ERDF, with a capacity of over 100 personnel.

Research‌

The group works at the frontiers of green chemistry research in areas including:

A‌lternative Solvents

Clean Synthesis

Microwave Chemistry

Bio-based Mesoporous Materials