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We have 157 functional materials PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
functional materials PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 157 functional materials PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
Solution synthesis of multi-anion functional materials
Solution synthesis routes to functional materials offer opportunities to new crystal structures and low temperature conditions not possible through sub-solidus solid state reactions. Read more
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Functional materials for energy harvesting, storage and conversion.
The project. This project will complement current efforts to develop sustainable functional materials able to convert solar energy and renewable electricity into sustainable fuels and commodity chemicals. Read more
Functional Materials Discovery Using Artificial Intelligence
A PhD studentship in computational chemistry (materials discovery) is open at the University of Strathclyde commencing October 2025. . Read more
Preparation and analytical characterisation of functional materials
We explore new chemistry and physics at small scales and apply this knowledge to realising advanced tools for materials sciences, the life sciences, and sensor technology. Read more
Automated solid state synthesis robotic workflow
The experimental discovery of new inorganic materials shows us how crystal structure and chemical composition control physical and chemical properties. Read more
PhD Studentship Opportunity in solid state sciences, crystal growth and neutron scattering
The London Centre for Nanotechnology (LCN) at UCL seeks to appoint a PhD student to work on crystal growth and neutron scattering in advanced, functional materials. Read more
Discovery of new inorganic materials for net zero applications
The experimental discovery of new inorganic materials shows us how crystal structure and chemical composition control physical and chemical properties. Read more
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Determination of grain boundary chemistry in functional materials with atomistic precision using a novel and cheap X-ray methodology in a scanning electron microscope (S3.5-ELE-Walther)
Intergranular films due to segregation of dopants, internal oxidation or other chemical reactions at interfaces govern the properties of many polycrystalline materials. Read more
Metal oxides-based functional materials tuning by Schottky barrier height in gas sensors in microfluidic channel for lithium-ion-battery (LIB) thermal runaway
Current thermal runaway monitoring in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) primarily relies on physical parameter such as internal temperature and short circuit. Read more
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Integrating CO2 capture and utilisation using dual functional materials and efficient induction heating
Carbon capture and utilisation (CCU) and renewable energy utilisation are the two pillars for the decarbonisation of UK’s industrial clusters, which produce more than 36Mt CO2 per year, mostly through the flue gas from energy intensive sectors such as refining, cement, chemicals, etc. Read more
Experimental Discovery of New Ionic Conducting Materials
This project tackles the discovery of new materials for solid state batteries that will have higher energy densities and superior safety to current technologies. Read more
Design and synthesis of organic cocrystals for broadband photodetectors
Photodetector from the ultraviolet (UV)-visible to the infrared is critical for a variety of industrial and scientific applications, including image sensing, communications, environmental monitoring, remote control and chemical/biological sensing. Read more
Digitally-led Discovery of Solid Electrolyte Materials for Net Zero Applications
The discovery of new functional materials is essential to enable the transition to net zero. Read more
Study on Treatment of onychomycosis with soluble microneedles loaded with Terbinafine nanogels
Onychomycosis is difficult to treat, which is one of the difficulties and hotspots in dermatology. Read more
Designing and Producing New Luminescent Materials with Memory
We are inviting applications for PhD scholarship in a project that at Paihau-Robinson Research Institute, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand, dedicated to advancing understanding of charge transfer dynamics in optical materials and improving approaches to material design. Read more