The Gates Group pursues research interests related to the surface chemistry of materials. This research team is interested in the importance of surface chemistry in a variety of systems, which include the synthesis of nanoscale materials, the observed properties of both bulk and nanoscale materials, and the applications of these materials. These applications include: i) improving catalysis in fuel cells; ii) directing the assembly of designer materials; iii) managing chemical instabilities such as corrosion; and iv) controlling the delivery and release of therapeutics.
Group website: http://www.sfu.ca/chemistry/groups/gates/