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lithium ion battery PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 16 lithium ion battery PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Electrochemical carbon nanotube synthesis for application in lithium-ion batteries

Imperial College London
Department of Chemical Engineering
The goal is to evaluate the benefit of adding multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs), synthesised electrochemically in-house from CO. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr AH Hankin
 8 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Understanding how Li-ion cell failure affects battery system design

University of Warwick
WMG
  Research Group: Battery Systems
There exists an inherent variability in how lithium-ion batteries fail – an event commonly referred to as “thermal runway”. This uncertainty drives additional cost and complexity into the design and validation methods employed for battery systems created for electric vehicles, aerospace or stationary storage. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof J Marco, Assoc Prof TV Vincent
 1 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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4 Year GTA - Chemical Speciation of Aluminium in Novel Electrolytes; The Drive Towards Sustainable Abundant Energy Storage

University of Leicester
Department of Chemistry
Open to UK applicants only. The School of Chemistry has fully-funded Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) studentships available for UK applicants, starting in September 2026. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof K Ryder, Dr S Kilpatrick
 22 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Electrode Architectures Design and Manufacturing for Next-Generation Lithium-ion batteries (Ref: AAE-PZ-2602)

Loughborough University
Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering
Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are a cornerstone technology for the electrification of transportation and for achieving Net Zero targets. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr P Zhu
 1 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Quantification of fire safety for new battery materials (50:50 studentship – Faraday Institution and Net Zero Centre)

King’s College London
Department of Engineering
Lithium-ion batteries have become the cornerstone of our energy storage systems. However, they present several critical safety challenges, primarily around the risk of fire. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr FR Restuccia
 29 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Recycled polymer electrolytes for sustainable sodium ion batteries

University of Aberdeen
School of Engineering
These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Martinez-Felipe, Dr A Sharifi, Dr N Ruiz
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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PhD in Enhancing next generation Li-ion prototypes

University of Warwick
WMG
  Research Group: Battery Research Materials and Cells (BMAC)
The PhD project will focus on the development and characterization of next generation Li-ion battery prototypes using the WMG pilot line facilities for… Read more
 Supervisor: Prof LP Piper
 1 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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PhD in physical chemistry: sustainable electrodes for next-generation energy storage

University of Reading
School of Chemistry
Project Overview. We have a vacancy for a PhD student working in the area of physical chemistry. While lithium dominates current battery technology, there is considerable drive to move away from lithium salts to more abundant or lower cost alternatives. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Hallett
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Toxicity and Ecotoxicity Assessment of Batteries

University of Birmingham
School of Metallurgy & Materials
Are you a big picture thinker, concerned about sustainability and impacts on both human health and the environment? Would you like to explore how to make… Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J E Edge
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
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Novel Design for Sodium Battery - Modelling and Experimental Validation

Edinburgh Napier University
School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment
Improving the sustainability of energy storage materials is becoming an increasingly important aspect in recent years. Sodium-ion batteries are a promising alternative to Lithium, that could reduce the reliance on rare earth elements. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr F Kahwash, Dr LM Manjakkal
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Modelling Fire Spread - SAFEBATT

King’s College London
Department of Engineering
This is a 3.5 year PhD project at KCL affiliated to the Faraday Institution SAFEBATT project, which is a major project increasing the fundamental understanding… Read more
 Supervisor: Dr FR Restuccia
 29 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Electrolyte design and engineering for next-generation batteries

Adelaide University
School of Chemical Engineering
Project Title. Electrolyte design and engineering for next-generation batteries. Project. Advances in the rechargeable batteries for storage of electrical energy have always been the driving force for the improvement of our society, from communications to transportation and electricity delivery. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr JM Mao
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Multi-Scale Modelling and Design of All-Solid-State Batteries (Ref: AAE-ZN-2516)

Loughborough University
Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering
All-solid-state batteries (ASSBs) are considered one of the most promising next-generation energy storage technologies due to their enhanced safety, high energy density, and long cycle life. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Z Niu
 1 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Sustainable Carbon Nanomaterials for Electrochemical Energy Conversion in Hydrogen Fuel Cells

University of Strathclyde
Department of Chemical and Process Engineering
The Hydrogen Economy will help to shift society away from fossil fuels and contribute to decarbonisation. Electrochemical processes are at the heart of the hydrogen economy providing a means to convert renewable energy into green hydrogen via electrolysis or converting hydrogen into electrical power using fuel cells. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Lyth
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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4 Year GTA - Bio-Derived Carbonate Materials for Circular Chemical Manufacturing: Titanium Complexes for CO2 Valorisation

University of Leicester
Department of Chemistry
Open to UK applicants only. The School of Chemistry has fully-funded Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) studentships available for UK applicants, starting in September 2026. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Kilpatrick, Prof S Bull
 22 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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