James Gallagher

@James_Gall_

Dynamic catalysis and nonequilibrium chemistry.
Postdoc @Toste_Group at @UCBerkeley, PhD @ProfDaveLeigh at @OfficialUoM.

Joined April 2022

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James Gallagher @James_Gall_ Mar 11, 2024

Out now in @NatureSynthesis, we drive an endergonic Diels-Alder reaction energetically uphill by chemical fuelling. Reminiscent of anabolism in biology, we hope that an understanding of endergonic synthesis will help expand the chemist's toolbox.
nature.com/articles/s4416…

James Gallagher @James_Gall_ Oct 3, 2025

In biology, molecular machines exist to perform useful functions. Artificial molecular machines now move in the same way as those in biology, but they do not yet perform tasks. Out now in @Chem_CP , a guide to task performance in molecular machinery.
cell.com/chem/fulltext/…

www.cell.com Structure-performance relationships for catalysis-driven molecular machinery Molecular machine properties such as speed, efficiency, power, and torque depend upon particular features of structure, mechanism, and chemistry. The graphical abstract shows a Top Trumps-style...

James Gallagher @James_Gall_ Nov 27, 2024

A pleasure to Preview recent work by @EPenocchio, @DeanAstumian and @giuliosflask for @Chem_CP. Life is defined by its compartments, find out how 'thinking inside the box' helps us to understand nonequilibrium systems here:
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James Gallagher @James_Gall_ Mar 4, 2024

a great highlight from Filez et al. on our 'wobbly' catalysis and @pauldauenhauer & co's catalytic resonance

Chem @Chem_CP Mar 4, 2024

Online now: Advancing beyond Sabatier: Strategies for dynamic synthetic catalysis dlvr.it/T3bxly

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James Gallagher @James_Gall_ Jan 18, 2024

if chemistry ever leaves you feeling a bit like Sisyphus, Maxwell's demon knows how to help

Nature Reviews Chemistry @NatRevChem Jan 17, 2024

Our January issue is live! nature.com/natrevchem/vol…
• Ratchets for synthesis
• Electrolytes and interphases for high-energy Li batteries
• Chameleon-like drugs
• Total biosynthesis of fungal natural products

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