Professor Bruce wins major science prize
Wednesday 08 February 2012
Professor Peter Bruce, FRS, Wardlaw Professor of Chemistry at the University of St Andrews, will soon be presented with the inaugural UK Science Award by global coatings company AkzoNobel. He has been honoured for his fundamental chemical research that could transform the range of electric vehicles and make renewable energy more viable. Professor Bruce was selected for the honour by an independent panel convened by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC). He will officially receive the award at a ceremony at the Royal Society of Chemistry in London.
His key work, which in the eyes of the judging panel raised him above the very high standard of entries, was his work to make lithium batteries last longer and deliver more power. This work could transform electric motor vehicles, enabling them to travel far farther and faster than current models before needing recharged, making them a more realistic option for drivers who wish to travel greater distances. For further information, please read the University press release, including an interview with Prof Bruce, and visit Prof Bruce's research group website.
