Petr KilianPetr Kilian

Petr Kilian is Senior Lecturer in Inorganic Chemistry at the University of St Andrews. He trained as synthetic chemist in area of Main Group chemistry. His current research focuses on strained organo-element molecules, containing organic backbone decorated with selected main group elements.

350 years after its discovery, this vital element is running out

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Scientists predict that by 2060 there will be a shortage of one vital element: Phosphorous. Petr Kilian, a senior lecturer in chemistry, explains why. It’s time to buy a lot of candles. And if we light them with matches, it will only be possible because of the anniversary in question. It’s happy 350th birthday to … Read more