Professor Wayne Hayes
Professor of Polymer Chemistry
Department of Chemistry
University of Reading
United Kingdom
Biography
Professor Wayne Hayes is currently working as a Professor of Polymer Chemistry in the Department of Chemistry, University of Reading , United Kingdom. The Hayes research group is focussed upon the generation of novel polymeric materials using either state-of-the-art synthetic chemistry methods or molecular recognition phenomena - in particular, development of new self-assembled polymer systems, hyperbranched polymers and photochemical polymerisation reactions. The materials generated are targeted towards uses as new surface coatings and drug delivery systems. This research is carried out in collaboration with colleagues from Chemistry (Dr Russell and Professors Colquhoun and Hamley), Pharmacy (Dr Greco and Professors Osborn and Williams) and the Centre for Advanced Microscopy (Dr Harris and Professor Mitchell).
Research Interest
The Hayes research group is focussed upon the generation of novel polymeric materials using either state-of-the-art synthetic chemistry methods or molecular recognition phenomena - in particular, development of new self-assembled polymer systems, hyperbranched polymers and photochemical polymerisation reactions. The materials generated are targeted towards uses as new surface coatings and drug delivery systems. This research is carried out in collaboration with colleagues from Chemistry (Dr Russell and Professors Colquhoun and Hamley), Pharmacy (Dr Greco and Professors Osborn and Williams) and the Centre for Advanced Microscopy (Dr Harris and Professor Mitchell).
Publications
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RodrÃguez-Llansola F, Escuder B, Miravet JF, Hermida-Merino D, Hamley IW, Cardin CJ, Hayes W. Selective and highly efficient dye scavenging by a pH-responsive molecular hydrogelator. Chemical communications. 2010;46(42):7960-2.
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Burattini S, Greenland BW, Chappell D, Colquhoun HM, Hayes W. Healable polymeric materials: a tutorial review. Chemical Society Reviews. 2010;39(6):1973-85.
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Burattini S, Greenland BW, Merino DH, Weng W, Seppala J, Colquhoun HM, Hayes W, Mackay ME, Hamley IW, Rowan SJ. A healable supramolecular polymer blend based on aromatic π− π stacking and hydrogen-bonding interactions. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2010 Aug 10;132(34):12051-8.
