Welcome to the
​De Bo group website

Our group is based in the Department of Chemistry of the University of Manchester. Our research focuses on the application of mechanical force in new synthetic process and on the creation of new mechanoresponsive molecular devices and materials.

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Join us

A 4-year PhD studentship is available in the group. More information here.

Latest Research

Three concomitant C–C dissociation pathways during the mechanical activation of an N-heterocyclic carbene precursor​
R. Nixon and G. De Bo*
Nat. Chem. 2020, 12, 826-831.
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​Read our Behind the paper post on the Nature Research Chemistry Community blog. 
Highlighted in Chemistry World ('Triple mechanochemistry mechanism might be a first for organic chemistry', 03 July 2020)

Latest News

Welcome to Antonia and Danny!
Our recent Nature Chemistry paper highlighted in Chemistry World
Rob's first paper published in Nature Chemistry!

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