anaerobic digestion PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 10 anaerobic digestion PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Development and validation of control strategies for flexible and demand-driven anaerobic digestion

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Bioenergy and anaerobic digestion can have a major role as a source of dispatchable energy in future energy systems with high penetration of intermittent renewables. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Pourkashanian, Prof K Hughes, Dr D Poggio

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Improved reactor design and operation for the anaerobic digestion of biowastes

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Anaerobic digestion is usually carried out in single semi-continuous reactors, especially due to their simpler construction and operation. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Pourkashanian, Prof K Hughes, Dr D Poggio

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Intermediate dark fermentation as a platform technology for chemical recycling and biorefineries in the water sector PhD

University of Leeds Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

This exciting fully funded PhD, with an enhanced stipend of £20,000 per annum, will investigate resource recovery opportunities from sewage sludge with dark fermentation as core enabling technology. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Y Bajón Fernández, Dr L Alibardi

Open Day(s) Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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BARIToNE: Using genetics to improve straw digestibility and reduce the carbon footprint of whiskey production (Project code 24K)

University of Dundee School of Life Sciences

Supervisors. Lead supervisor - Professor Claire Halpin, University of Dundee. Second supervisor - Dr Didier Ndeh, University of Dundee. Read more

Supervisors: Prof C Halpin, Dr D Ndeh, Ms J Millar

31 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Understanding the risks to soil and plant health following the use of microplastic contaminated digestate in agriculture

University of Leeds Faculty of Environment

In the UK, biodegradable organic waste, such as food waste, can be converted into combustible gas known as ‘biogas’ through an anaerobic digestion (AD) process. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Laura Carter

Open Day(s) 5 December 2023 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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OP2445 Investigating Synthetic Textile and Plastic Biodegradation

Northumbria University Faculty of Engineering and Environment

As part of the United Kingdom's commitment to achieving net-zero emissions, it is crucial to reduce Net Zero GHG CO2eq emissions from all sources. Read more

Supervisor: Dr I MacArthur

11 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Digesting for net zero: Using food waste digestate to lower greenhouse gas emissions

SRUC - Scotland’s Rural College PHD Opportunities

Funding. This PhD project is part of a competition funded by SRUC. This opportunity is open to UK and International students and provides funding to cover tuition fees at the UK rate, plus a stipend to support living costs. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Jones

14 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Renewable energy generation from waste: adoption pathways, drivers, and obstacles for the uptake of biogas production technology in communities

Loughborough University School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering

Anaerobic Digestion (AD) has a great potential to help society transition to renewable energy, especially when deployed at small- and medium-scale where the initial prohibitive investment can be lessened. Read more

Supervisors: Dr T Radu, Dr M Coulentianos

1 December 2023 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Engineering 3D biofilms for sustainable wastewater management

University of Westminster Faculty of Science & Technology

Water pollution from untreated wastewater is a big challenge across many countries. This is partly because centralised wastewater treatment networks are expensive to install and are energy intensive. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Kyazze

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Integration of algal biofuel and biogas production

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

There is an increased international interest in the use of algae to sustainably produce liquid biofuels to meet future energy demands, however there are many technical challenges associated with this promising technology. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Pourkashanian, Prof W Nimmo, Prof L Ma

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We have 10 anaerobic digestion PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

anaerobic digestion PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 10 anaerobic digestion PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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