Inorganic chemistry includes knowledge about all the elements and their compounds, except the organic carbon compounds. This means that inorganic chemistry is central for areas like materials science, energy and environmental research. At the interface with physics, we identify inorganic synthesis and theoretical chemistry as important contact areas. Inorganic phase analysis is essential within geology, while bio-inorganic and metallo-organic structural chemistry are essential for biochemistry and organic chemistry.
 
We conduct fundamental research in order to meet challenges within environmental and materials sciences. Our applied research is directed towards the "sustainable society", which is a common objective in all areas. Research is expanding in areas such as corrosion, new materials synthesis for catalysis and electronics and chemistry for environmentally sound energy production. The Department has a leading position among Swedish universities in applied research on atmospheric, corrosion and combustion chemistry.
 

Environmental Inorganic Chemistry is a part of division Energy and Material which also includes
Industrial Materials Recycling and Nuclear Chemistry.