Nanoscale engineering to power a greener future
Researchers at the University of St Andrews have discovered a new material which could lead to significantly more powerful fuel cells than currently available.
Researchers at the University of St Andrews have discovered a new material which could lead to significantly more powerful fuel cells than currently available.
Politicians and scientists heard how two Scottish universities collaborating on chemistry research are maintaining Scotland's competitive edge on the world stage when they met today (Thursday 17 March 2005).
Science pupils from Kirkcaldy High School visited the Schools of Biology, Chemistry and Physics at the University of St Andrews last week.
The development of commercial fuel- cell powered applications could be one step closer for scientists at the University of St Andrews.
Technology used in car exhaust catalysts and washing powders could produce new materials for medicine, saving hundreds of lives in the process.
CAPTION: (l-r) Professor Vincent and his wife Susan with Dr Lang at last night's presentation.
CAPTION: One of the young scientists, Eugenie Younger (centre) with Dr Jim Kinghorn and Frances Chapman.
CAPTION: Top - Professor Thomas Krauss receiving his award from Prof Neil Hood, Deputy Chairman of Scottish Enterprise.
Fifty keen young scientists from all over the UK will arrive at the University of St Andrews this weekend to participate in a Scottish Executive funded residential Chemistry Camp.
CAPTION: (L-R) Professor John Irvine, Professor Russell Morris and Professor Neville Richardson.