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heterogeneous catalyst PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 7 heterogeneous catalyst PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Design and synthesis of mesoporous zeolite catalysts for the conversion of sugars into biofuels and high-value chemicals

  Research Group: Materials Chemistry
Developing sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels is one of the major challenges in modern chemistry. A promising approach is to convert renewable biomass into transportation fuels and value-added chemicals. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Conte
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Novel materials and catalytic processes for the clean-up of organic pollutants in water

  Research Group: Materials Chemistry
Clean water is one of the most pressing global challenges of our time, with major implications for health, sustainability, and industry. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Conte
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Rational design of heterogeneous catalysts for sustainable applications

Supervisory Team. Dr Sergio Vernuccio and Prof Chris Skylaris. This project aims to rationally design efficient heterogeneous catalysts for sustainable application, including photocatalytic transformation for hydrogen production and CO₂ reduction. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr SV Vernuccio
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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PhD in Chemistry: Synthesis of dimethylnaphthalenes by alkylation of toluene with biobased alcohols over solid acid catalysts

This PhD project targets the synthesis of dimethylnaphthalenes by the 1-step alkylation of toluene with biobased diols. We will investigate different acid catalysts and will adjust the acid strength by post-synthesis protocols. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof M Pera-Titus
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
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Catalytic cascade reactions for sustainable chemicals

A catalyst is a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed, offering greater energy efficiency relative to non-catalytic pathways. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Parlett
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Catalytic materials for biomass valorisation - from single sites to nanoparticles

A catalyst is a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed, offering greater energy efficiency relative to non-catalytic pathways. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Parlett
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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PINZ CDT PhD Studentship: Development of Continuous Flow Reactor System for CO2 Hydrogenation to Acetic Acid and Ethanol

Overview. Carbon capture and utilisation (CCU) technologies offer a route to sustainable chemical production by transforming captured CO. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof S Duckett, Prof R E Douthwaite, Prof J Lee
 23 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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