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​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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We have PhD studentships available. Check our Vacancies.

Latest Research

Furan Release via Force-Promoted Retro-[4+2][3+2] Cycloaddition
K. Suwada, A. W. Ieong, H. L. H. Lo, and  G. De Bo*
J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2023, 145, 20782-29785.