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Research interests
We are interested in complex functional materials and how, by considered control of crystallization, we can alter and improve their functionality. Using templates, be they simple molecular, polymeric or even biological in origin, we gain a deeper understanding into how behaviour such as superconductivity, piezoelectricity, magnetoresistance and ferroelectricity can emerge as a function of crystal morphology in multi-component inorganic systems.
With applications in areas such as energy capture, storage and transmission, electronics, spintronics, non-volatile RAM and sensing, our materials are continually in demand for the next generation of high-performance devices.
Starting from the nexus point of Chemistry and Physics, our group members undertake multi-disciplinary research spanning an incredibly wide range of fields. From biomaterials and organic-inorganic self-assembly, through to high-temperature inorganic synthesis; from computer modelling of minerals and fluorescence spectroscopy to device engineering, our students have the skills required to gain the most complete understanding of the emergence and enhancement of functionality in materials.
We also are heavily involved with controlling polymorphism in organic crystals. Our H2020 FET-Open grant 'MagnaPharm' (www.magnapharm.com) is applying fine control over pharmaceutical cocrystallistion. We are also applying our patented methods of kinetic control over organic crystal growth to agrochemicals, dyestuffs, foodstuffs, semiconductors, solar calls and high-energy materials.
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Projects
- 1 Finished
Research Output
Crystallisation From Volatile Deep Eutectic Solvents
Potticary, J., Hall, C., Hamilton, V., McCabe, J. F. & Hall, S. R., 27 Apr 2020, In : Crystal Growth and Design.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal)
Crystal structure and Hirshfeld surface analysis of (E)-3-(3-iodophenyl)-1- (4-iodophenyl)prop-2-en-1-one
Spruce, K., Hall, C., Potticary, J. L., Pridmore, N. E., Cremeens, M., D'Ambrusco, G., Matsumoto, M., Warren, G., Warren, S. & Hall, S. R., 1 Jan 2020, In : Acta Crystallographica Section E: Crystallographic Communications. 76, 1, p. 72-76 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal)
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Metastable Crystalline Phase Formation in Deep Eutectic Systems Revealed by Simultaneous Synchrotron XRD and DSC
Hall, C., Potticary, J. L., Hamilton, V. A., Gaisford, S., Buanz, A. & Hall, S. R., 5 Aug 2020, (Accepted/In press) In : Journal of the Chemical Society: Chemical Communications.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal)
Datasets
Dataset for Nanostructural origin of blue fluorescence in the rare mineral karpatite
Hall, S. R. (Creator), University of Bristol, 9 Aug 2017
DOI: 10.5523/bris.3v4w0ka3q7lqg27gznygvh0s02, http://data.bris.ac.uk/data/dataset/3v4w0ka3q7lqg27gznygvh0s02
Dataset
Polymorphism in coronene
Hall, S. R. (Creator), University of Bristol, 14 Nov 2016
DOI: 10.5523/bris.b5jhzznyczhm13lh9dhv8zy6w, http://data.bris.ac.uk/data/dataset/b5jhzznyczhm13lh9dhv8zy6w
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Activities
- 1 Visiting an external academic institution
Natl Inst Mat Sci, National Institute of Materials Science (NIMS) - Japan
Simon R Hall (Visiting researcher)
1 Feb 2013 → 14 Mar 2013
Activity: Visiting an external institution types › Visiting an external academic institution
Supervised Work
Characterisation of silver and zinc oxide nanoparticles biosynthesized using Ocimum gratissimum and Vernonia amygdalina plant leaf extracts
Author: Mfon, R., 19 Mar 2019Supervisor: Sarua, A. (Supervisor) & Hall, S. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
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Development of Nanoporous Carbons from Renewable Lignin Feedstocks for Sustainable Applications
Author: Rowlandson, J., 19 Mar 2019Supervisor: Hall, S. (Supervisor) & Ting, V. P. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
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The Crystallisation and Excitonic Luminescence of Molecular Crystals
Author: Jensen, T. T., 23 Jun 2020Supervisor: Hall, S. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
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