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We have 15 biodegradable material PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
biodegradable material PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 15 biodegradable material PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
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Fabrication, Testing and Life Time Prediction of Bio-Based Biodegradable Composites for Aircraft Interior Panels
Although composites provide a great deal of advantages and enhanced characteristics which have driven improvements to their structural and aesthetic applications, there still lie major disadvantages and drawbacks in the recycling of these life limited materials as well as the ecological harm in utilising the petroleum based resins. Read more
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Sequence Control in Biodegradable Copolymer Synthesis
Background. Modern society faces a plastic waste crisis, coupled with the urgent need to reduce our dependence on oil and gas. In tandem, the last decade has seen the design of ever ‘smarter’ and more functional materials and global demand for these materials is growing. Read more
Biodegradable composite materials (Bio-PolyMOFs) for applications in targeted delivery of drugs to improve healthcare and reduce antimicrobial resistance in developing countries and worldwide
Research Group:
Chemistry and Biosciences
Growing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the major global challenges and is linked to the use of unnecessarily high doses of orally administered antibiotics following medical surgery and infections. Read more
Enhancing the Biotechnological Potential of a Bioplastic Producer Cupriavidus Necator H16 Using a Combination of Adaptive Laboratory Evolution (ALE) and Synthetic Biology Approaches
Plastic, a lightweight, durable, and impact-resistant material, has transformed the way we live and made positive impacts across various economic sectors. Read more
Reinventing coatings for sustainable flexible packaging
Research Group:
School of Chemical and Process Engineering
Do you want to do cutting-edge research and produce game-changing results? Are you passionate about material science, sustainability, and innovation? Would you like to use your expertise in material science to help Unilever create sustainable packaging solutions for a cleaner future? If so, we may have a PhD opportunity for you! . Read more
Sustainable car design using Bio-composite materials
Project introduction. The production and usage of today’s modern cars is a major contributor to global CO2 emissions. Although technology has moved a lot, the main processes to mass produce a car, have remained the same namely; injection moulding, stamping and casting. Read more
Bioplastic from Sustainable Feedstock - Tackling the Plastic Challenge
Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) is a class of polyesters produced by various Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria as carbon and energy storage reserves. Read more
Design and Development of Green miniaturised Balanced Antennas and Antenna Arrays for Internet of Things Applications
The advances in wireless networks and electronics have led to the emergence of Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs), which are considered to be one of the most important technologies that can revolutionize healthcare systems. Read more
Sustainable and controlled drug delivery to fight global antimicrobial resistance (AMR) using hybrid porous nano containers
Research Group:
Chemistry and Biosciences
Growing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the major global challenges and it is often linked to the use of unnecessarily high doses of orally administered antibiotics following medical surgeries and infections. Read more
Fully Funded PhD in Biology - Anaerobic digestion of innovative bio-based and degradable polymers
Background. Applications are invited for a PhD Studentship, starting October 2023, in the Department of Biology at the University of York. Read more
Formulating Micro-Fibrillated Cellulose as Sustainable Barrier Coating for Fibre-based Packaging
Packaging is essential to consumer goods as it protects its content, such as food, from damage and prolongs shelf life. Single use plastics have been common materials used by the packaging industry as they offer excellent barrier properties. Read more
Advancing Sustainable Chemistry Processes Towards Bio-based and Degradable Monomers and Polymers
Background. Applications are invited for a PhD Studentship, starting October 2023, in the Department of Chemistry at the University of York. Read more
Chemical Recycling of plastic using green solvent towards circular economy
Plastics are one of the most widely used materials on the planet, owing to their usefulness, durability, and relatively low cost. Read more
PhD Studentship: Synthesis of Monomers and Degradable Polymers from Renewable Feedstocks
Applications are invited for a PhD Studentship, starting October 2023, in the School of Chemistry. The PhD project will focus on development of new monomeric building-blocks from renewable feedstocks using a wide range of synthetic methodologies and sustainable strategies. Read more
Magnetically Controlled Degradable Ingestible Robots for In-body Medical Operations
Background: . Recent advances in microrobot technology have opened up great possibilities for the use of robots in the body. Read more
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