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Craig Rice

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 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0630-4860

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1993 …2026

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Last updated 23rd March 2026

Biography

I specialise in metallo-supramolecular chemistry, in particular the synthesis of functional complexes. This work has been recognised through invited lectures, highly cited papers and recently (2007) a cover illustration for Dalton Transactions and has resulted in 54 publications in this and other areas. I have developed the first molecular "reprogrammable" system for potential use in sensors and as metal-specific ligands, and demonstrating metal-metal communication. I received an "internationally leading" rating on my EPSRC First Grant. I collaborate with Prof. D.R. Brown (UoH), Dr A.P. Laws (UoH) and the University School of Health (lithium sensors). I work with the Universities of Bristol (Dr J.C. Jeffery) and Geneva (Dr T. Riis-Johannessen) for structural studies, and Cardiff (Dr S.J.A Pope) on luminescent supramolecular sensors. In light of this success the Department has recently procured as Bruker Apex Duo single-crystal X-ray Diffractometer.

Research Expertise and Interests

  • Poly-Denate Aromatic Ligands
  • Functional Supramolecular Complexes
  • Re-Programmable Molecular Systems
  • Ditopic Cryptate Sensors
  • Metallo-Supramolecular Chemistry
  • Functional Complexes
  • Metal-Metal Communication
  • Metal-Specific Ligands
  • Luminescent Supramolecular Sensors
  • The synthesis of poly-dentate aromatic ligands and their application for assembly of functional supramolecular complexes.
  • Ditopic Cryptate-Containing Sensors

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
  2. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
  3. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  4. SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
    SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production

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  • Direct Determination of the Rate Of Intersystem Crossing In a Near-IR Luminescent Cr(III) Triazolyl Complex

    Jones, R. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation), Auty, A. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation), Wu, G. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation), Persson, P. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation), Appleby, M. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation), Rice, C. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation), Elliott, P. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation), Weinstein, J. A. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation) & Scattergood, P. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation)

    18 Dec 2023

    Activity: Talk or presentation types › Poster presentation