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Research interests
Dr. Laycock is an Associate Professor in Sustainable Chemistry working in the Sustainable Environment Research Centre at the University of South Wales. His research focusses on the application of chemistry to recover value from industrial waste resources. Research themes include the use of silicates to extract and retain nutrients from post-anaerobic digestion and wastewater effluents. This has led to the development of an organic fertiliser with slow-release properties that can alleviate problems such as nutrient pollution, soil degradation, biodiversity loss and air quality decline. In addition, Dr. Laycock's research investigates solid oxide fuel cell technology, and the role these devices can play in the remediation of industrial waste gas streams and the recovery of useful and valuable chemicals from them. Outside of research, Dr. Laycock teaches on MSc Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology and is the module leader for RE4S013 Industrial Resource Recovery.
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):
Education/Academic qualification
Chemistry, PhD, Studies into carbon deposition and sulphur tolerance of nickel catalysts for carbon dioxide reforming of methane: implications for biogas utilisation, Keele University
Sept 2006 → Sept 2010
Award Date: 9 Mar 2011
Chemistry with Mathematics, BSc, Keele University
Sept 2003 → Jun 2006
Award Date: 9 Jun 2006
Keywords
- QD Chemistry
- TP Chemical technology
- TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
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Utilisation of steelmaking waste gases in solid oxide cell technology: opportunities, challenges and future directions
Czachor, M., Laycock, C. & Guwy, A., 1 Jun 2025, In: Fuel. 389, 13 p., 134619.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Enhanced retention and clean dewatering of nutrients in a slow-release organic silicon fertilizer
Griffiths, G., Czachor, M., Dimond, J., Laycock, C. & Guwy, A., 21 Feb 2024, In: Cell Reports Physical Science. 5, 2, 20 p., 101823.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Oleophobic Coated Composite Materials Based on Multi-Layer Graphitic Scaffolding: Applications within Aircraft Propellant Tanks and Oil-Spill Clean-Up
McLaren, R., Da Costa, R., Booth, A., Morgan, D. J., Laycock, C., Warwick, M. E. A. & Owen, G., 3 Apr 2023, In: Molecular Systems Design & Engineering. 8, 4, p. 473 - 487 15 p., D2ME00197G.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Recovery of zinc from scrap steel using zinc–bromine battery technology
Standing, R., Laycock, C., Lloyd, G., Dinsdale, R. & Guwy, A., 18 Jan 2023, In: Chemsuschem. 16, 5, 12 p., e202201671.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Utilisation of Ammonium Carbonate in a Solid Oxide Cell
Ragu, M., Laycock, C., Owen, G., Lloyd, G. & Guwy, A., 2 Nov 2022, (E-pub ahead of print) In: ECS Transactions. 109, 11, p. 79-90Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review
Activities
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Cell Symposia: A circular economy for the chemical sector
Christian Laycock (Speaker)
22 Jul 2024 → 24 Jul 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
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IDRIC Annual Conference 2024
Christian Laycock (Attendee) & Michal Czachor (Speaker)
7 Mar 2024 → 8 Mar 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
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Moving Ahead with Hydrogen (H2FC Supergen)
Christian Laycock (Attendee)
9 Dec 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
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16th International Symposium on Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC-XVI)
Christian Laycock (Attendee)
8 Sept 2019 → 13 Sept 2019Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
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Co-electrolysis of Biohythane using Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Technology
Christian Laycock (Speaker)
Sept 2019Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
Prizes
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STEM RESEARCH PROJECT OF THE YEAR
Laycock, Christian (Recipient), 17 Oct 2024
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)