Ben, Junru and Charl are joining the exciting Cyborg Futures RS discussion meeting in London. Great opportunity to talk about our work related to soft actuators and bio-adhesives, and engage with many other scientists and engineers from a wide range of disciplines.
Thanks to Jonathan Rossiter and other colleagues for a great meeting in the heart of London!
A new study entitled “One-pot scalable production of conjugated microporous polymers with exceptional functionality“, authored by collaborators from Engineering Research Centre of Reactive Distillation of Fuzhou University, John Worth, and Charl Faul, has now been published Open Access in Journal of Materials Chemistry A !
Here we report on a one-pot scalable synthesis method using autoclaves to produce conjugated microporous polymers (CMPs) with enhanced surface area and exceptional adsorption capabilities for CO2 and heavy metal ions. With degas-free and facile scale-up opportunities, this method opens real possibilities for wide industrial applications of CMPs.
Congratulations to Shaohua Li on successfully passing her MRes viva on April 3rd! With special thanks to Dr. Robert Dawson (University of Sheffield) and Prof. Wuge Briscoe (University of Bristol) for their time and contributions as examiners! We wish Shaohua all the best as she pursues her PhD at Imperial College! Congratulations!
Frontispiece for J. D. Worth, A. M. Seddon, V. P. Ting, C. F. J. Faul, Small 2024, 2407292 and our article showcasing conjugated microporous polymers as viable hydrogen storage solutions is now viewable.
PhD student, Junru Chen, who started in October last year, gave his first presentation at an emPOWER project meeting on Monday, updating all on his progress related to bio-adhesives for artificial muscle applications!
Congratulations to Dr Yubing Wang (former group member) who passed her viva on February 27th at Xi’an Jiaotong University! Her research focused on the design and applications of conjugated microporous polymers in the removal of heavy metal pollution in wastewater.
Well done, Dr Yubing!
As the academic year wraps up, our final-year research project students have recently presented their hard work from the past few months. Well done to all, and congratulations from the entire group!
To celebrate their success, the group enjoyed a well-deserved gathering at Pizza-on-the-Park!
It was very recently announced that Charl will be taking on a senior role within the University of Bristol – as Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor (Global Engagement), Faculty of Science and Engineering.
Charl will be responsible for the wider global engagement for the faculty, making use of his extensive international contacts and experience to lead on a range of new initiatives. Charl will however still be (very!) research active, with 50% of his time still dedicated to his research group and related activities!
A new PhD position starting in September 2025 is available within the Faul Research Group. We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled student to join a dynamic team working on the synthesis and application of smart functional materials for mobility assistance and digital healthcare technologies. This funded 3.5-year position is available for both UK and international students.
This role supports the £14 million EPSRC-funded project, “The VIVO Hub for Enhanced Independent Living”, co-led by Prof. Charl F. J. Faul, in collaboration with numerous partners, including the Song laboratories (UCL), the NHS, leading UK and international research institutions, and industry leaders.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in chemistry or in a related discipline (materials science or engineering). Please see the details of the position here, or contact Prof. Charl F. J. Faul (charl.faul@bristol.ac.uk) directly for further information. Please ensure that your email subject line reads “PhD Application Enquiry – Vivo Hub”.
Please note that the closing date for applications will be on 17/03/2025.
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