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Prof. Peter M. Budd Department of Chemistry The University of Manchester Manchester M13 9PL, UK |
Email: Peter.Budd@manchester.ac.uk
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Welcome to the fascinating world of molecules and macromolecules. We carry out fundamental research on polymers and their interactions
with small molecules. We develop materials for a variety of applications, including
membranes for molecular separations. |
NEWS 28 August
2026 Sulfonic acid PIMs, open
access in Polymer https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymer.2026.130743
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POLYMERS THAT BEHAVE AS
MOLECULAR SIEVES Polymers of intrinsic microporosity (PIMs) were invented in
Manchester. They behave like molecular sieves because they have rigid, contorted
macromolecular backbones. |
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MEMBRANES THAT SELECTIVELY
TRANSPORT MOLECULES A membrane may be used to separate mixtures of gases or liquids
into their components. To be useful, a membrane material needs to be both highly
selective (i.e., one type of molecule must pass through more easily than
others) and highly permeable (i.e., it must let a lot through). We are developing membranes for applications such as carbon
dioxide capture and biofuel recovery. |
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We are involved with research
on graphene and other 2D materials. |
Watch
a video about Graphene: Membranes and their practical applications Watch
a video about Graphene’s potential to provide drinking water |
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RETIREMENT I am retired from 30 September 2026 I am not recruiting new PhD students or postdoctoral research
associates |
NETWORK YOUNG MEMBRAINS Network Young Membrains meetings provide the
opportunity for early career researchers and industrialists to meet and
present their work. You can
download the NYM2020 programme and abstracts here. |
Updated 22
September 2026
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