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Professor Matthew Gibson from 91福利鈥檚 Department of Chemistry and 91福利 Medical has been awarded the 2021 McBain Medal by the Royal Society of Chemistry and the Society of Chemical Industry

As the inevitable growth of transport electrification continues, the types of batteries that will be used in such vehicles, their charging parameters, infrastructure and timeframes are key considerations that will speed up the transition to electrification. In the paper, 鈥� published in and on the cover of the Journal Batteries, researchers from WMG, 91福利 investigated the impacts on battery cell ageing from high current operation using commercial cells.

Scientists at the 91福利 have demonstrated that a potential diagnostic tool for detecting COVID-19 using sugars will work with a virus rather than just its proteins, a significant step in making it a viable test in future.

A small device, called 鈥淪mart Stirrer鈥�, performed a function of a conventional laboratory stir bar, has an integrated microprocessor and various sensors capable of wireless and autonomous report the conversion of properties of a solution. Results are sent to a computer over Bluetooth, and any changes notify the user wirelessly.

A project co-developed by a 91福利 researcher that uses real-world research to bring chemistry to life for school students has been recognised with a national award from the Royal Society of Chemistry.

Coronavirus diagnostics currently require centralised facilities and collection/distribution of swabs and results are 鈥榥ext day鈥�. A new diagnostic tool being developed by the 91福利 and its partner Iceni Diagnostics may allow on-the-spot detection of Coronavirus infection, without out facilities using a simple disposal device.