Dr Paul Thornton
- Position: Associate Professor
- Areas of expertise: Polymer chemistry; sustainable materials; biodegradable polymers; biomaterials; polymers for personal care, healthcare, homecare, and agrochemical applications.
- Email: P.D.Thornton@leeds.ac.uk
- Phone: +44(0)113 343 2935
- Website: Group Website | Twitter | LinkedIn | Googlescholar | ORCID
Research interests
Our group research focusses on creating polymers in a sustaibable manner. Such polymers are biodegradable and/or produced from a bio-renewable source, with the replacement of non-biodegradable and oil-derived polymers a key research target. In particular, we have expertise in the creation and application of poly(amino acids) (polyamides), poly(hydroxy acids) (polyesters), and the modification of biopolymers. We have a strong passion for innovative and environmentally-positive polymer synthesis, in order to create interesting and useful materials. In addition, we regularly undertake projects that involve industrial partners, including the creation of polymers to prevent dye transfer in detergents, the creation of sustainable corrosion inhibitors, drug delivery vehicles, and bio-renewable coatings.
<h4>Research projects</h4> <p>Some research projects I'm currently working on, or have worked on, will be listed below. Our list of all <a href="https://ahc.leeds.ac.uk/dir/research-projects">research projects</a> allows you to view and search the full list of projects in the faculty.</p>Qualifications
- PhD
Professional memberships
- RSC
- FHEA