Organic chemistry group at Newcastle University @ChemistryNCL. Formerly @FU_Berlin.
Joined May 2019
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Hopkinson Research Group retweeted
Jun 11
Check out our recent Pespective article in @ChemicalScience on the topic of Teflon (PTFE) degradation under mild conditions.
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This is a joint effort with @Matthew_Lowe11, @r_armstrong_lab, @DominikJKubicki and @Hopkinson_Lab. Thanks everyone:)
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Come and join us in Newcastle for the RSC Organic Chemistry Community North-East Regional Meeting on 27th March 2026 (10:00-18:00)! (Free) Registration and poster abstract submission is now open (deadline: 13th March). @ChemistryNCL @SciencesNCL rsc.org/events/detail/83248/…
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Hopkinson Research Group retweeted
3 Nov 2025
We can now recycle Teflon by simply grinding it with sodium metal. All thanks to the collaborative effort of @r_armstrong_lab @Hopkinson_Lab @erli_lu @UoBChemistry @ChemistryNCL
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Hopkinson Research Group retweeted
3 Nov 2025
Teflon degradation in action! See a video of Na metal Teflon -> NaF carbon! @UoBChemistry @ChemistryNCL @r_armstrong_lab @DominikJKubicki @Hopkinson_Lab
Mechanochemical upcycling of Teflon creates valuable fluorinated molecules: chemistryworld.com/news/mech…
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Hopkinson Research Group retweeted
23 Oct 2025
A Reductive Mechanochemical Approach Enabling Direct Upcycling of Fluoride from Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) into Fine Chemicals | Journal of the American Chemical Society pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/jac…
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Hopkinson Research Group retweeted
22 Oct 2025
Our scientists @DominikJKubicki and @erli_lu have worked with counterparts @UniofNewcastle to discover a simple, eco-friendly way to break down Teflon® – one of the world’s most durable plastics – into useful chemical building blocks birmingham.ac.uk/news/2025/s…
ALT Frying pan containing fried egg and vegetables
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22 Oct 2025
Very humbled to have been a (very small) part of this work. Congratulations to everyone involved! @r_armstrong_lab @erli_lu @DominikJKubicki @ChemistryNCL @SciencesNCL @UoBChemistry
22 Oct 2025
Well done team! @DominikJKubicki @r_armstrong_lab @UoBChemistry @ChemistryNCL
A Reductive Mechanochemical Approach Enabling Direct Upcycling of Fluoride from Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) into Fine Chemicals | Journal of the American Chemical Society pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/jac…
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Hopkinson Research Group retweeted
22 Oct 2025
Well done team! @DominikJKubicki @r_armstrong_lab @UoBChemistry @ChemistryNCL
A Reductive Mechanochemical Approach Enabling Direct Upcycling of Fluoride from Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) into Fine Chemicals | Journal of the American Chemical Society pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/jac…
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26 Sep 2025
Our latest work combining #NHCs and #photochemistry is now out in Beilstein JOC! In this paper, we investigate the reduction of acylazolium salts using DIPEA or Et3SiH. Congrats to first author Michael and the whole team! @fubcp @ChemistryNCL @SciencesNCL beilstein-journals.org/bjoc/…
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Hopkinson Research Group retweeted
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Hopkinson Research Group retweeted
18 Jul 2025
🎓 Congratulations to the class of 2025 from all of us at Newcastle Chemistry! 🎓 It's been a pleasure teaching you over the last few years and we're excited to see what you do next! Stay in touch and we wish you the very best! #WeAreNCL #NCLGrad
ALT Chemistry staff at the 2025 graduation
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17 Jul 2025
It was great to be at the @ChemistryNCL congregation yesterday to celebrate @ArushiG14’s PhD success! Congratulations to Arushi, to our two 2025 MChem project students Beth and Corey, and to all the PGR, PGT and UG students graduating yesterday! @SciencesNCL
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Hopkinson Research Group retweeted
We're inviting exceptional researchers to apply for support on major @SciencesNCL fellowships (UKRI, ERC, MSCA, Royal Society more).
📩 Apply with a 1-page proposal CV to Tegan.Davison@newcastle.ac.uk
#STEM #PhD
ALT Fellowship opportunities at Newcastle University’s School of Natural and Environmental Sciences. Invitation for exceptional researchers across fields like Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Marine, Ecology, Social Science, and Zoology. Eligible fellowships include UKRI Future Leaders, EPSRC, NERC, Royal Society, ERC, Branco Weiss, and Marie Sklodowska-Curie. Support includes expert mentorship, mock interviews, facility access, and potential permanent roles. Apply by submitting a 1-page proposal and CV to Tegan.Davison@newcastle.ac.uk
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19 May 2025
Great to play a very small part in this work. Congratulations to @erli_lu, @r_armstrong_lab, @clairemcmullin, @DavisonNathan_ and the whole team! @ChemistryNCL, @SciencesNCL, @UoBChemistry
19 May 2025
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Congratualtions to Xiao Yang, Matthew Lowe (both Year-2 PhD) and @DavisonNathan_ for this nice paper on C=O methylenation (Peterson reaction). Thanks @r_armstrong_lab, @clairemcmullin and @Hopkinson_Lab!
@UoBChemistry @ChemistryNCL
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Hopkinson Research Group retweeted
25 Apr 2025
As Senior Tutors, @Hopkinson_Lab and I have been developing a new educational game, CHEMmunicate, that builds communication skills and encourages social interactions. Check it out in J. Chem. Educ.
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@ChemistryNCL @SciencesNCL @Sage_NCL @UniofNewcastle
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25 Apr 2025
It's fantastic to see this work out in J Chem Ed (@ACSDivCHED)! The culmination of two years hard work with @CNavarroReguero! #SeniorTutors #WeAreNCL
25 Apr 2025
As Senior Tutors, @Hopkinson_Lab and I have been developing a new educational game, CHEMmunicate, that builds communication skills and encourages social interactions. Check it out in J. Chem. Educ.
pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs…
@ChemistryNCL @SciencesNCL @Sage_NCL @UniofNewcastle
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17 Apr 2025
Alex gave a fantastic talk this morning at the RSC Fluorine Interest Group postgraduate meeting in London on his latest PhD work on BT-Reagents! Check out his work in the links below. @ChemistryNCL @SciencesNCL #fluorine
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