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Dr. Richard J. Darton is a Senior Lecturer in Physical Chemistry at Keele University's School of Chemical and Physical Sciences, where he also serves as Deputy Programme Director for Assessment and Operations. His research focuses on materials chemistry, particularly the synthesis, structure, and applications of functional inorganic materials including zeolites and metal-organic frameworks for catalysis, sensors, and gas storage applications.
Dr. Darton received his MChem degree from the University of St Andrews in 2001 and completed his PhD there under Prof. Russell Morris in 2005. He then undertook postdoctoral research at the University of British Columbia with Prof. Colin Fyfe before working with Dr. Richard Walton at the University of Warwick. In October 2008, he joined Keele University as a Lecturer in Physical and Analytical Chemistry.
His research employs a wide range of characterization techniques including solid state NMR, X-ray diffraction, and neutron diffraction to understand materials synthesis mechanisms. He leads the Catalysis Sustainable Materials Group, focusing on sustainable approaches to materials chemistry. His work spans from fundamental crystal structure studies to applied research on catalysts for energy applications like methane reforming and biogas conversion.
Analysis of Dr. Darton's publication record (2011-2019) reveals consistent focus on porous materials, particularly zeolites and perovskite catalysts, with applications in sustainable energy technologies. His research demonstrates progression from fundamental structural studies to more applied work on catalysts for sustainable energy applications, with significant contributions in hydrothermal synthesis methods.
Dr. Darton has also made contributions to chemistry education, particularly in international collaborative learning approaches for sustainable chemistry. His publications in this area demonstrate commitment to innovative teaching methods that connect chemical science with global sustainability challenges.
