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catalyst PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 91 catalyst PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
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Continuous Hydrogen Production Catalyst Manufacturing towards Net Zero (C4-CMB-Salman)
Climate change is happening as we speak and catalyst powders are one of many routes towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions to reach net zero by improving chemical process productivity and selectivity that ultimately decreases both energy consumption and waste. Read more
Accelerating reaction discovery using innovative PGM catalyst systems
Background. Organic compounds undergo an eclectic array of reactions with PGM catalysts. The discovery of new reactions catalysed by PGMs is a labour-intensive process. Read more
[FSE Bicentenary PhD] Catalysing Selective Depolymerisation: Improving Sustainability through Catalyst Development.
Synthetic polymers have transformed nearly every aspect of the modern world. Their low cost, wide availability and utility in a wide array of applications in most sectors has led to a boom in plastics production. Read more
Scalable Strategies in Novel Earth-Abundant Catalyst Design to Enhance Electrochemical Seawater Splitting
Addressing the pertinent issue of climate change requires a drastic transition away from fossil fuels to more sustainable renewable energy sources. Read more
Novel gas diffusion layers and catalyst supports for proton exchange membrane fuel cells
Fuel cells have been considered as one of the promising technologies for the next generation energy production systems, because of their high energy efficiency and low pollutant emission. Read more
Non-contact measurements of thin catalytic membranes with ultrasonics
Roll-to-roll (R2R) manufacturing is essential for large-scale production of thin membranes needed for green hydrogen and electric batteries. Read more
Rational design of heterogeneous catalysts for sustainable applications
This project aims to rationally design sustainable and cost-effective heterogeneous catalysts for fine chemical manufacturing by combining experimental and computational methods. Read more
Synergistic Experimental and Data-driven Catalyst Development for Sustainable Synthesis
The Thomas Group in collaboration with GSK and Dr Ephrath Solel Moroshko are now recruiting a motivated PhD student to develop a new method for the discovery and application of sustainable catalysis. Read more
PhD in Chemistry: Electron Microscopy of New Catalysts for Acetylene Chemistry
This PhD project will apply world-leading electron microscopy techniques to the study of new catalysts for acetylene-based chemistry. Read more
Transforming CO2 into Sustainable Fuels for Marine Transportation
About the Project. Project Summary. This project, funded by the Southampton Marine and Maritime Institute, aims to revolutionize maritime fuel production by developing a single-step catalytic process to convert CO2 into Dimethyl Ether. Read more
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Breathing Materials: Regenerative catalysts for healthier exhalative structures
The University of Bath Institute of Sustainability and Climate Change invites applications for the following PhD project which is part of a joint PhD programme between the University of Bath and Monash University in Australia. . Read more
Hydrogen production by electrolytic water splitting (Ref: AACME-24-042)
Hydrogen production by electrolysis plays a central part in governmental strategies around the world towards transitioning to clean energy and net zero economy. Read more
Hydrogen Storage in Liquid Organic Carriers for a Hydrogen Economy
The Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Bath is inviting applications for the following fully-funded PhD project. Read more
A 4-Year PhD Case-Studentship in entitled ‘From Trash to Takeoff: Sustainable aviation fuel made from municipal solid waste’
Supervisors. Prof Andrew Beale (UCL) . Application deadline. 11/04/2025 . Interview date. week commencing 28/04/2025. Read more
Leverhulme Doctoral Programme for Regenerative Innovation (Regnr8-i): Green Trade as a Catalyst for Knowledge Spillover and Regenerative Transition in the UK
Since the financial crisis in 2008, the UK has been experiencing stagnant productivity growth, with innovation and technological improvements identified as key remedies. Read more