International collaboration on green chemistry
Posted on 20 June 2008
Experts in the University of York’s world-leading Green Chemistry Centre of Excellence have been planning a joint venture since summer 2007, when the Shanghai representatives first visited York.
International collaborations such as these reflect the importance of the Centre's work on industrial chemistry and environmental issues
Professor Paul Walton
Now representatives of leading Chinese organisations, including the Shanghai Chemical Industry Association and the Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry, will meet with York staff to exchange the latest technical information in the area of sustainable chemistry — and to discuss how to use these concepts in the cutting-edge research, innovation, education and training already taking place in both Shanghai and York.
One major area of interest is in planning a green chemistry training course to be delivered by York scientists in Shanghai.
The Chinese delegates will also work with the Centre to help exploit York’s unique experience in green chemistry and sustainable development education and training, including a Master’s course, masterclasses and professional development activities.
Professor Paul Walton, Head of the Department of Chemistry, said "The Department is very pleased to welcome fellow scientists from Shanghai to its Green Chemistry Centre of Excellence. International collaborations such as these reflect the importance of the Centre's work on industrial chemistry and environmental issues."
Dr Helen Coombs of the Green Chemistry Centre of Excellence said "Collaborating with our opposite numbers in China has proved very fruitful over the past 12 months — but this is only the start. Our future collaborations will build on the expertise we have here in the Department of Chemistry, especially in areas like renewable resources, clean chemical synthesis and bio-materials."
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Notes to editors:
- The Green Chemistry Centre of Excellence at the University of York is a world leading research centre which aims to promote the development and implementation of green and sustainable chemistry and related technologies into new products and processes. It is directed by Professor James Clark. For more information, see www.greenchemistry.net
- The Centre is part of the Department of Chemistry, one of the largest and most successful such departments in the UK.