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The School of Chemistry at the University of Edinburgh is the top rated for teaching and research in Scotland. In the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise EaStCHEM is 4th in the GPA metric and first when staff volume is factored in (the power ranking), sitting above Oxford and Cambridge.
The Universities of Edinburgh and St Andrews have formed EaStCHEM, which is the leading Chemistry research school in Scotland. Through continued collaboration between the two Universities EaStCHEM will become a driving force in a number of key research areas. EaStCHEM is also part of ScotCHEM, which strengthens links between the major Schools of Chemistry in Scottish Universities.
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High spectral resolution mass spectrometry imaging of three-dimensional cell culture
(The University of Edinburgh, 2019-11-11)Three-dimensional (3D) cell culture combines the simplicity of two-dimensional (2D) cell culture systems with the complex interplay of factors resembling the multifaceted physiology of tissues in vivo. These microscale ... -
Exploring the solvent extraction of rhodium and gold
(The University of Edinburgh, 2019-11-26)This work explores the solvent extraction of precious metals, specifically rhodium and gold, from chloride solution, with the aims of understanding how existing extractants work and designing new extractants. A wide ... -
Controlling the thermal and photochemical reactivity of the Uranyl ion
(The University of Edinburgh, 2019-11-28)Chapter one of this thesis introduces the chemistry of the element uranium, and its environmentally ubiquitous ion, the urany(VI) ion, UVIO2 2+. Fundamental chemical properties of this oxycation are discussed, alongside ... -
Investigating protein structure by top-down native protein mass spectrometry
(The University of Edinburgh, 2019-11-28)Determining protein structure is the central challenge of structural biology, owing to the integral role of proteins in biological systems along with the complexity and diversity of their structures. It is not only an ... -
New tools for visualising nanoparticle drug delivery
(The University of Edinburgh, 2019-11-28)Encapsulating drugs in polymeric nanoparticles (NPs) is becoming increasingly popular for targeted and sustained drug delivery. NP drug delivery systems can increase the lifetime of therapeutics in vivo, they can improve ... -
Synthesis of s-Tetrazines for biomedical applications
(The University of Edinburgh, 2019-11-28)Tetrazines are aromatic six-membered heterocycles, containing four nitrogen atoms that can react as dienes in inverse-electron-demand Diels–Alder (IEDDA) reactions leading to the formation of pyridazines. Owing to their ... -
Synthesis of optical probes for the visualization of human neutrophil elastase
(The University of Edinburgh, 2019-11-28)Optical medical imaging is a new technology that uses light to improve clinical processes such as disease diagnosis and tumour margin delineation. It has the potential to produce high-resolution images in real-time, with ... -
Probing SMM behaviour in Heterometallic 3/4d-4f Complexes
(The University of Edinburgh, 209-11-28)In recent years the field of molecular magnetism has focused its attention on creating novel magnetic molecules that can retain their magnetisation in the absence of a magnetic field, below a blocking temperature. These ... -
Iron and titanium amino-phenolate complexes in controlled alkene polymerisation
(The University of Edinburgh, 2019-11-28)Transition metals have long been used as both catalysts and mediators in the polymerisation of many monomers. This thesis explores the use of iron and titanium amino-phenolate complexes as mediators in the polymerisation ... -
Novel microporous polymers for gas separation membranes
(The University of Edinburgh, 2019-11-28)Polymers of intrinsic microporosity (PIMs) owe their microporosity to their rigid and contorted structure which prevents efficient space packing. Their microporosity and processability make them attractive for many ... -
Behaviour of intermolecular interactions at extreme pressures
(The University of Edinburgh, 2019-11-28)In organic solids, pressures of only a few gigapascals modify and rearrange intermolecular contacts such as H-bonds and van der Waals contacts leading to extensive phase diversity. Applications in this rich area of ... -
Disilenes, silylenes and silyl anions fundamentals and catalysis
(The University of Edinburgh, 2019-11-28)Disilenes, silylenes and silyl anions are examples of compounds with silicon in oxidation state +II. They are fundamentally interesting due to their analogy with common, reactive organic compounds and intermediates, such ... -
Bimetallic uranium and cerium tetraphenolate complexes for the activation and functionalisation of small molecules
(The University of Edinburgh, 2019-11-28)thesis describes the synthesis of bimetallic f-element complexes of meta-functionalised tetraphenol arene ligands, (mTP), and their reactivity, primarily towards small molecular substrates such as dinitrogen. Chapter ... -
Theoretical modelling of ultrafast photodynamics
(The University of Edinburgh, 2019-11-28)This thesis presents detailed electronic structure calculations and mixed quantum-classical dynamics simulations of the photodynamics of two small polyatomic molecules using "on-the-fly" surface-hopping. Most of the ... -
Prodrugs activated by implantable microsystems
(The University of Edinburgh, 2019-11-28)The need to improve selectivity in cancer therapies has driven much research into the design and methods of activation of prodrugs. These are primarily reliant on biological processes that are present ubiquitously in ... -
Biomimetic synthesis of brevianamide alkaloids
(The University of Edinburgh, 2019-11-28)The brevianamides are a family of fungal derived prenylated indole alkaloids. Their range of complex structures are accompanied by a diverse array of biological activity. The brevianamides were the first reported examples ... -
Synthesis and reactivity of low valent main-group compounds
(The University of Edinburgh, 2019-11-28)Low-valent, low-coordinate or multiply bonded main group compounds are of interest for their reactivity. Properties usually observed for transition metals, such as small molecule activation, are possible for these classes ... -
Study of bismuth-based perovskite-like materials for solar cell and supercapacitor applications
(The University of Edinburgh, 2019-11-28)Low-cost, stable and solution-processable materials have attracted significant research interest for their green and economical applications in solar energy harvesting and energy storage. The rapid emergence of lead-halide ... -
Application of boronate complexes in Earth-abundant metal catalysis
(The University of Edinburgh, 2019-11-28)Catalysis by Earth-abundant transition metals represents one of the most promising avenues towards a sustainable, environmentally-benign bulk and fine chemical industry. Increasing effort has been applied to the development ... -
Developments in reaction monitoring by NMR
(The University of Edinburgh, 2019-07-01)NMR is a highly informative non-destructive technique which is why it is so commonly used. However, for the purposes of reaction kinetics there are limitations of the rate at which data can be obtained. There are two ...
