Chemistry in Focus

Recent developments in X-ray Free Electron Laser (XFEL) technology allow us to observe processes that occur on the femtosecond time scale (femtosecond = quadrillionth of a second). Kirrander group at Edinburgh are using this to study ultrafast photochemical reactions like photosynthesis.

‘Molecular movie’ shows how electrons rearrange to kick-off a chemical reaction – Physics World X-ray technique could shed light on photosynthesis and vitamin D production

Evidence of lubricant use dates back thousands of years. In ancient Egypt building stones were slid on oil-lubricated lumber and chariots were lubricated with calcium soap as far back as 1400 BC!

Find out more about modern uses of lubricants here...

Focus on: Lubricants under Pressure Chemistry in Focus (Sofia Bariami, Iain Prentice, Kyle Acheson, Johanna Rademacher, Angie Mat’usová, and Dr. Antonia Mey (http://mey-research.org)) are delig...

⭐️ Interesting facts about Diamond Anvil Cells ⭐️ - Did you know some are starting to use “designer” anvils which have specialized shapes or in which electrical leads are incorporated into the anvils. Find out more about how a DAC works in our video:

Focus on: Lubricants under Pressure Chemistry in Focus (Sofia Bariami, Iain Prentice, Kyle Acheson, Johanna Rademacher, Angie Mat’usová, and Dr. Antonia Mey (http://mey-research.org)) are delig...

Our first full video - Lubricants Under Pressure. Ever wondered what happens in your engine as pressure changes, and how we can carefully engineer lubricants in order to reduce friction and increase engine efficiency? Press play to find out how experimentalists and theorists at The University of Edinburgh joined forces on this recent publication.

https://youtu.be/Wh1tmM8e-Mk

Focus on: Lubricants under Pressure Chemistry in Focus (Sofia Bariami, Iain Prentice, Kyle Acheson, Johanna Rademacher, Angie Mat’usová, and Dr. Antonia Mey (http://mey-research.org)) are delig...

Interested in hearing about significant scientific advancements coming out of the School of Chemistry at The University of Edinburgh? We are a new PhD student led initiative that aims to bring you, the public, with short animated videos detailing recent published work within the area of physical chemistry. In anticipation of our upcoming video release, enjoy this short clip about the benefits of automation in chemistry, which was shortlisted for The GIST - Glasgow Insight into Science and Technology Science is for Everyone Competition. Stay tuned next week to find out how l**e can improve our... engines!💦🦾🦾🤖👩‍🔬

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkFTz7UaD88

Tom vs. T.I.M. - Chemistry in Focus We rely on automation in our everyday life, why should chemistry be any different? Video produced by Chemistry in Focus for theGIST Science is For Everyone v...