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nanomaterials PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 57 nanomaterials PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
Sustainable Carbon Nanomaterials for Electrochemical Energy Conversion in Hydrogen Fuel Cells
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
Forever in a moment: Seaweed-based nanomaterials for ecotoxin remediation
Applications are invited for three 3.5 year PhD studentships with the Marine Institute at the University of Plymouth. The studentships are due to start on 1st October 2025. Read more
Smart, safe, scalable, & sustainable synthesis of MXenes - nanomaterials for the transition to net-zero
MXenes are a promising new family of nanomaterials. They have unique properties and show great promise in many applications fundamental to the net-zero transition (e.g. Read more
Self-Assembling Peptide Nanomaterials for Targeted Ocular Drug Delivery
Self-assembling peptide-based hydrogels (SAPH) are composed of short peptide sequences, typically consisting of 5 to 20 amino acids, which undergo spontaneous self-assembly into three-dimensional networks under physiological conditions. Read more
Bioinspired Nanomaterials Based Miniaturised Soft Robots for High Precision Regiospecific Drug Delivery to Malignant Tumours
Cancer is one of the top global public health challenges, estimated to have caused 10M deaths (2020) according to WHO. Throughout the years, standardised therapeutic protocols have been developed and evolved for the treatment of various types of cancers. Read more
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Optical trapping and spectroscopy of 2D nanomaterials
A fully-funded PhD studentship is available in the Department of Physics & Astronomy at University College London (UCL) in the laboratories of Prof Chris Howard (Condensed Matter and Materials Physics) and Prof Phil Jones (Biological Physics). . Read more
Defects, dynamics and supramolecular assembly: Combining the physics of soft 2D nanomaterials and in situ super-resolution bio-imaging to understand spatio-temporal dynamics in the bacterial outer membrane
The Gram-negative bacterial cell envelope is defined by an asymmetric outer membrane (OM) where the outer leaflet adopts a highly ordered structure composed principally of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) molecules. Read more
Oxidic Nanomaterials for High Density Storage in Li-ion Batteries
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Chemistry and Biosciences
The oxides of a number of materials are very appealing candidates as substitutes for conventional anodes in lithium-ion batteries because of their high theoretical capacity, high electric conductivity low potential of lithium ion intercalation, as well as superior electron mobilities, with one such material, SnO2 being particularly appealing. Read more
Theremoelectric Nanomaterials for Energy Recovery
Thermoelectric materials offer the unique capability to convert waste heat directly into electrical energy. Efficiency is related to a figure of merit (ZT S2sT/k), that is determined by the Seebeck coefficient (S), electrical conductivity (s) and thermal conductivity (k). Read more
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Doctor of Engineering (EngD) - uLED-based lab-on-chip platform (Fraunhofer and University of Strathclyde)
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CDT in Applied Photonics
Project Description. The Fraunhofer Centre for Applied Photonics (CAP) has several vacancies for exciting, varied and challenging applied R and D studentships in photonics, lasers and optical systems. Read more
Development of novel nanomaterials for electrochemical hydrogen production
Project Advert Text. Cutting edge research to reduce emissions. Read more
DEVELOPMENT OF LIVE INVERTEBRATE MODELS FOR TOXICOLOGICAL AND ANTIMICROBIAL SCREENING OF BIOACTIVE MOLECULES, NANOMATERIALS AND DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS
Live invertebrates offer significant value for research into toxicology and drug delivery due to their simple yet highly relevant biological systems, which share many similarities with higher organisms. Read more
Nanomaterials as White Light Emitters for Low Cost Lighting
Research Group:
Chemistry and Biosciences
White-light emission (WLE) from semiconductor nanostructures is presently a research area of intense interest especially where the primary objective is to replace conventional light sources by environmentally friendly materials in order to minimize energy costs and therefore the global energy consumption for lighting. Read more
Core and core-shell nanomaterials synthesis for Optoelectronics
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Chemistry and Biosciences
Nanoscience and technology, which involves the manipulation of materials using the property of size to bring about specific desired changes in the electronic structure of materials, has proven to be a powerful additional tool permitting the materials scientist to effect greater control over the charge transport properties in materials. Read more
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Advancing 2D Nano Materials: Insights into Atomic Layer Deposition and Composition Enhancements
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the rise of antimicrobial resistance is considered as a global health threat. In response to the escalating global concern surrounding antimicrobial resistance, there is an urgent need for innovative solutions to combat microbial threats effectively. Read more