Research Impact

Our research affects the world in many ways. See how we're making an impact on society here.

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Research provides the scientific evidence base to improve air quality measurement standards and drive policy action on air pollution.

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Research has opened up the possibility of new therapies that use complement-control protein factor H (FH) to prevent damage to human cells.

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Research has solved long-standing stability issues associated with phase-change materials based on salt hydrates, enabling the commercialisation of the world’s first residential heat batteries.

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For over 20 years, Professor Alison Hulme has collaborated with partners in heritage institutions in the UK and worldwide to bring cutting-edge analytical chemistry insight to the study of historic dyes, enhancing the conservation and interpretation of valuable artefacts.