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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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Research output
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Determining Nanorod Dimensions in Dispersion with Size Anisotropy Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis
Hoffmann, W. H., Gao, B., Mulkerns, N., Hinton, A. G., Hanna, S., Hall, S. R. & Gersen, H., 18 May 2022, In: Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics. 24, 21, p. 13040-13048 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review
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Organic Cocrystals of TCNQ and TCNB Based on an Orthocetamol Backbone Solved by Three-Dimensional Electron Diffraction
Hitchen, J. E., Andrusenko, I., Hall, C., Mugnaioli, E., Potticary, J. L., Gemmi, M. & Hall, S. R., 12 Jan 2022, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Crystal Growth and Design. 22, 2, p. 1155–1163 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review
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Synthesis of porous high-temperature superconductors via a melamine formaldehyde sacrificial template
Luke, E. J., Potticary, J. L., Terry, L. R., Doan, H. V., Hinoplen, R., Cross, S., Ting, V., Friedemann, S. & Hall, S., 16 Jun 2022, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Nanoscale Advances.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review
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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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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
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Activities
- 1 Visiting an external academic institution
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Natl Inst Mat Sci, National Institute of Materials Science (NIMS) - Japan
Simon R Hall (Visiting researcher)
1 Feb 2013 → 14 Mar 2013Activity: Visiting an external institution types › Visiting an external academic institution