Crystals are thought to be hard and brittle; when you try to bend or twist them you expect them to break or shatter. Now, a University of Queensland team has developed the world’s most flexible crystals.
Analysing their flexibility with atomic precision, this fresh understanding could lead to new hybrid materials, which could be used for components of spacecraft, new building materials, or electronic devices.
In our next BrisScience, join award-winning UQ chemist Professor Jack Clegg as he explores the science and technological promise of flexible crystals.
Meet the presenter
Professor Jack Clegg is a Professor of Inorganic Chemistry at The University of Queensland. Jack studied Chemistry, History and German at the University of Sydney. He went on to complete a PhD in Chemistry and a Bachelor of Laws. He was awarded the 2018 Malcolm McIntosh Prize for Physical Scientist of the Year.
About BrisScience
BrisScience is a monthly lecture series that brings science out of the labs and to the people, making it accessible to all – from scientists, to scientists-at-heart.
Run by The University of Queensland, BrisScience has been delivering engaging lectures on diverse topics from local and international scientists for over a decade.
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The University of Queensland has been running BrisScience since 2005, bringing the best and brightest scientific minds to the people of Brisbane – from early career researchers to Nobel Laureates!
| Time | 6:30pm to 7:30pm (light refreshments 7:30-8pm) |
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| Venue | The Edge, State Library of Queensland, Stanley Place, South Bank |
| Cost | Free - Eventbrite ticket required |
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