World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
James Alexis Platts

James Alexis Platts

D-Index & Metrics

Chemistry

D-Index
54
Citations
10207
World Ranking
12632
National Ranking
712

Overview

James Alexis Platts is a researcher affiliated with Cardiff University in the United Kingdom. Their work primarily spans across Materials Science and Chemistry, with significant contributions in Materials Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical and Theoretical Chemistry, Molecular Biology, and Inorganic Chemistry as subfields.

Platts' research output includes numerous studies on crystallization, molecular interactions, and protein dynamics. The main topics they have explored include:

  • Crystallization and Solubility Studies
  • X-ray Diffraction in Crystallography
  • Crystallography and Molecular Interactions
  • Protein Structure and Dynamics
  • Organometallic Complex Synthesis and Catalysis
  • Alzheimer's Disease Research and Treatments
  • Metal Complexes Synthesis and Properties

Their frequent collaborators are:

  • Barbora Mala
  • Laura E. Murtagh
  • Charlotte M. A. Farrow
  • Geoffrey R. Akien
  • Nathan R. Halcovich

James Alexis Platts has published extensively in specialized venues, with numerous papers appearing in:

  • The Cambridge Structural Database
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Journal of Inorganic Biochemistry
  • RSC Advances
  • Dalton Transactions

Selected recent papers include:

  • "Exploring the Reactivity and Biological Effects of Heteroleptic N-Heterocyclic Carbene Gold(I)-Alkynyl Complexes," 2020, European Journal of Inorganic Chemistry
  • "How Cu(II) binding affects structure and dynamics of α-synuclein revealed by molecular dynamics simulations," 2022, Journal of Inorganic Biochemistry
  • "A review of quantum chemical studies of Frustrated Lewis Pairs," 2021, Journal of Molecular Graphics and Modelling
  • "Understanding Hygroscopicity of Theophylline via a Novel Cocrystal Polymorph: A Charge Density Study," 2021, The Journal of Physical Chemistry A
  • "Quantum chemical molecular dynamics and metadynamics simulation of aluminium binding to amyloid-β and related peptides," 2020, Royal Society Open Science

Best Publications

  • Evaluation of human intestinal absorption data and subsequent derivation of a quantitative structure-activity relationship (QSAR) with the Abraham descriptors.

    Yuan H. Zhao;Joelle Le;Michael H. Abraham;Anne Hersey

  • Estimation of Molecular Linear Free Energy Relation Descriptors Using a Group Contribution Approach

    James A. Platts;Darko Butina;Michael H. Abraham;Anne Hersey

  • Hybrid density functional theory for π-stacking interactions : application to benzenes, pyridines, and DNA bases

    Mark P. Waller;Arturo Robertazzi;James A. Platts;David E. Hibbs

  • Calculation of intermolecular interactions in the benzene dimer using coupled-cluster and local electron correlation methods

    J. Grant Hill;James A. Platts;Hans-Joachim Werner

  • Hydrogen bond structural group constants.

    Michael H. Abraham;James Alexis Platts

  • Directionality of Hydrogen Bonds to Sulfur and Oxygen

    J. A. Platts;and S. T. Howard;B. R. F. Bracke

  • Correlation and prediction of a large blood–brain distribution data set—an LFER study

    James A. Platts;Michael H. Abraham;Yuan H. Zhao;Anne Hersey

  • Four-membered group 13 metal(I) N-heterocyclic carbene analogues: Synthesis, characterization, and theoretical studies

    Cameron Jones;Peter Courtney Junk;James A Platts;Andreas Stasch

  • Estimation of molecular linear free energy relationship descriptors by a group contribution approach. 2. Prediction of partition coefficients

    James A. Platts;Michael H. Abraham;Darko Butina;Anne Hersey

  • Fluorine-fluorine interactions in the solid state: an experimental and theoretical study.

    Robert J. Baker;Paula E. Colavita;Deirdre M. Murphy;James Alexis Platts

  • Spin-Component Scaling Methods for Weak and Stacking Interactions.

    John Grant Hill;James Alexis Platts

  • Assessment of the Performance of MP2 and MP2 Variants for the Treatment of Noncovalent Interactions

    Kevin E. Riley;James Alexis Platts;Jan Řezáč;Pavel Hobza;Pavel Hobza

  • First experimental characterization of a non-nuclear attractor in a dimeric magnesium(I) compound.

    James Alexis Platts;Jacob Overgaard;Cameron Jones;Bo B. Iversen

  • Theoretical prediction of hydrogen bond donor capacity

    James Alexis Platts

  • Calculation of lipophilicity of a large, diverse dataset of anticancer platinum complexes and the relation to cellular uptake.

    Steven Peter Oldfield;Matthew D. Hall;James Alexis Platts

  • Correlation and estimation of gas-chloroform and water-chloroform partition coefficients by a linear free energy relationship method.

    Michael H. Abraham;James A. Platts;Anne Hersey;Albert J. Leo

  • The RP-HPLC measurement and QSPR analysis of logP(o/w) values of several Pt(II) complexes.

    James A. Platts;Steven P. Oldfield;Maria M. Reif;Alessandra Palmucci

  • Experimental and theoretical charge density study of chemical bonding in a Co dimer complex.

    Jacob Overgaard;Henrik F. Clausen;James Alexis Platts;Bo B. Iversen

  • Theoretical prediction of hydrogen bond basicity

    James Alexis Platts

  • Ab initio studies of proton sponges : 1,8-bis(dimethylamino)naphthalene

    J. A. Platts;S. T. Howard;K. Wozniak

Frequent Co-Authors

Robert J. Baker
Robert J. Baker Texas Tech University
Jacob Overgaard
Jacob Overgaard Aarhus University
Michael H. Abraham
Michael H. Abraham University College London
Damien Martin Murphy
Damien Martin Murphy Cardiff University
Domenico Osella
Domenico Osella University of Eastern Piedmont Amadeo Avogadro
Simon J. Coles
Simon J. Coles University of Southampton
Simon J. A. Pope
Simon J. A. Pope Cardiff University
Robert J. Deeth
Robert J. Deeth University of Warwick
Cameron Jones
Cameron Jones Monash University
Brendan Twamley
Brendan Twamley Trinity College Dublin

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Studying Chemistry in the USA opens doors to various career paths, many of which offer the flexibility of online education. For those interested in the legal aspects of chemical substances, exploring criminal justice associate programs online can provide foundational knowledge applicable in regulatory and forensic fields.

Alternatively, combining a Chemistry background with legal expertise can lead to specialized roles. Consider the different degrees for paralegals, which can pave the way for careers supporting patent law or environmental compliance related to chemical products.

For those drawn to the healthcare industry, Chemistry graduates often pursue careers in pharmaceutical sales. Learning how much do pharmaceutical sales reps make and the necessary qualifications can help determine if this pathway matches your goals.

Lastly, for a more clinical focus, becoming a pharmacist requires understanding how much schooling to be a pharmacist, which typically involves advanced education beyond a bachelor's degree. This career blends Chemistry knowledge with patient care and medication management.

Best Scientists Citing James Alexis Platts

Trending Scientists