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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
Tel: ++161 275 4711 |
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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 8 October
2025 Membranes for direct air capture of CO2
using synergistic combinations of materials. See Advanced Materials https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.202510740 |
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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. |
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 collaborating with researchers at Bath University, Edinburgh
University, Newcastle University, Imperial College London and Queen Mary
University of London in the development of high selectivity membranes, with
support from the EPSRC SynHiSel Programme Grant. |
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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We are based in the Organic
Materials Innovation Centre (OMIC) in the Chemistry Building at the
University of Manchester. OMIC is linked to the
Knowledge Centre for Materials Chemistry (KCMC). |
RECRUITMENT I am heading towards retirement and 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 8
October 2025
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