Green Chemistry  warmly congratulates Professor Martyn Poliakoff, who has been awarded a CBE for his services to science in the 2008 New Year's Honours list.  

Professor Poliakoff, has been undertaking world leading research at The University of Nottingham for 29 years and is one of the United Kingdom's most distinguished scientists. He has been associated with Green Chemistry since its launch and has been Chair of the Editorial Board since 2006. 

In addition to his role as Research Professor in Chemistry in Nottingham, he is an Honorary Professor of Chemistry at Moscow State University and has in recent years worked closely with research teams in developing nations.

He is internationally renowned as a leader in the field of green chemistry - working to develop environmentally acceptable processes and materials. The main focus of his research is exploring the use of supercritical CO2 (scCO2) as an environmentally acceptable alternative to conventional solvents for reaction chemistry, so called 'Clean Technology'. In addition, his research group utilises supercritical fluids for reactions which are difficult or even impossible to achieve in conventional solvents. 

Of the award Professor Poliakoff said: "Obviously I was delighted. It is a great honour to me and my colleagues and the whole field of chemistry."