Institute for Molecular Science and Engineering

Making molecules matter

We bring together Imperial's world-leading researchers in science, engineering, medicine and business to find molecular-based solutions to important challenges facing society.

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Engineering

Using microbes to remove microplastics from wastewater and sewage sludge

Could we use engineering biology to prevent spreading microplastics on agricultural soils?

Read our briefing paper to find out more

About the Institute for Molecular Science and Engineering

Our vision is to achieve enduring excellence in research and education at the interface of molecular science and engineering, to address the increasingly complex challenges that face society.  The Institute finds innovative molecular-based science and engineering solutions to the grand challenges facing our world.