Consultant to the CNM

Colin Cundy studied at the University of Bristol, UK, and obtained his PhD (1969) in organometallic chemistry research. He joined ICI in 1974 as a research specialist in the fields of inorganic and mineralogical chemistry. Solution chemistry and crystallisation are particular interests and the subject of around 50 publications. He has worked on zeolites and clays since 1982 and came to UMIST in 1994. He has now retired from the CNM but still acts as a consultant sharing his deep knowledge of zeolite science with the younger cohort.

Silicalite Crystal Growth Investigated by Atomic Force Microscopy
J.R. Agger, N. Hanif, C.S. Cundy, A.P. Wade, S. Dennison, P.A. Rawlinson, M.W. Anderson
J. Am. Chem. Soc., 2003, 125, 830-839.

The Hydrothermal Synthesis of Zeolites: History and Development from the Earliest Days to the Present Time
C.S. Cundy, P.A. Cox
Chem. Rev., 2003, 103, 663-702.

Nucleation Processes in Zeolite Synthesis Revealed Through the Use of Different Temperature-time Profiles
C.S. Cundy, J.O. Forrest, R.J. Plaisted
Stud. Surf. Sci. Catal., 2001, 135, 140-148.

Hierarchical Pore Structures Through Diatom Zeolitisation
M.W. Anderson, S.M. Holmes, N. Hanif, C.S. Cundy
Angew. Chem. Int. Edn., 2000, 39, 2707-2710.

Zeolite-A Membranes for Use in Alcohol/Water Separations
S.M. Holmes, M. Schmitt, C. Markert, R.J. Plaisted, J.O. Forrest, P.N. Sharratt, A.A. Garforth, C.S. Cundy, J. Dwyer
Chem. Eng. Res. Des., 2000, 78, 1084-1088.

A Novel Method for the Growth of Silicalite Membranes on Stainless Steel Supports
S.M. Holmes, C. Markert, R.J. Plaisted, J.O. Forrest, J.R. Agger, M.W. Agger, C.S. Cundy, J. Dwyer
Chem. Mater., 1999, 11, 3329-3332.

Remarkable Synergy Between Microwave Heating and the Addition of Seed Crystals in Zeolite Synthesis - a Suggestion Verified
C.S. Cundy, R.J. Plaisted, J.P. Zhao
Chem. Commun., 1998, 1465-1466.

In-situ FTIR Study of the Formation of MCM-41
S.M. Holmes, V. Zholobenko, A. Thursfield, R.J. Plaisted, C.S. Cundy, J. Dwyer
J. Chem. Soc. Faraday Trans., 1998, 94, 2025-2032.

Microwave Techniques in the Synthesis and Modification of Zeolite Catalysts: a Review
C.S. Cundy
Collection Czech Chem. Comm., 1998, 63, 1699-1723.

Zeolite Synthesis Using a Semi-continuous Reactor (part I).
C.S. Cundy, M.S. Henty, R.J. Plaisted
Zeolites, 1995, 15, 353-372.

Zeolite Synthesis Using a Semi-continuous Reactor (part II).
C.S. Cundy, M.S. Henty, R.J. Plaisted
Zeolites, 1995, 15, 400-407.

The crystallisation of Zeolitic Molecular Sieves: Direct Measurements of the Growth Behaviour of Single Crystals as a Function of Synthesis Conditions
C.S. Cundy, B.M. Lowe, D.M. Sinclair
J. Chem Soc., Faraday Discuss., 1993, 95, 235-252.