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Plastic pollution emission factors measurement and modelling for macro-plastic waste
Research Group:
School of Civil Engineering
Plastic pollution is now recognised as one of the major global sustainability challenges of our times. The United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) have recently agreed on a landmark resolution for a global treaty to “. Read more
Discussing plastic waste on social media: an investigation of consumers' engagement in CSR dialogues
Applications are invited for a self-funded, 3 year full-time or 6 year part-time PhD project. The PhD will be based in the Marketing subject group and will be supervised by. Read more
Plastic packaging waste in construction sites: replacement, management and recovery strategies
The construction industry is the biggest waste producer in the UK, achieving peaks that surpass 60% of total waste produced per year. Read more
PhD opportunities in Sustainable Plastics
Join leading experts on behaviour change, public health protection, resource and waste management, governance aspects and sustainability design as we uncover sustainable solutions to plastic pollution. Read more
Investigating plastic behaviour in immature bones
There are many differences in mechanical properties between immature and adult bones. While adult bones have been studied extensively, particularly in relation to non-healthy ageing and the risk of fracture, there has been a lack of study on immature or young bones and their mechanical properties. Read more
The fate of microplastics in aquatic environments
Research Group:
CENTA - Central England NERC Training Alliance
Project Highlights. Hone novel methods to track (real-time) and analyse microplastics. Design mesocosms to study the behaviour of microplastics in riverbed sediments. Read more
Self-funded PhD Project: Plastics degradation by novel Lipase
Plastics in the environment are a pressing matter. There is a need for methods to hasten the degradation of persistent plastics, even bioplastics. Read more
Compostable and oxo-degradable plastics - saviour of the natural environment? An investigation of their long-term fate and ecotoxicity, from land to the deep sea.
Plastic waste is transported by wind, water and ice, in terrestrial and marine environments. Certain environments may act as longer term ‘sinks’ for plastics, e.g., the deep seafloor (kms deep), whilst others may only be temporary, e.g. Read more
Design, manufacturing and characterisation of sustainable flexible packaging films
Applications are invited for a fully funded EPSRC-iCASE PhD studentship in the development of sustainable lignocellulosic biomass-derived flexible packaging within the Future Materials Group of Imperial College London under the supervision of Dr Koon-Yang Lee and Unilever under the supervision of Dr Maria Jimenez-Solomon. Read more
PhD in Depolymerisation of Plastic Waste
Creating catalysts that can rapidly depolymerise plastic waste into added value small molecules is an important research target. Our work in this area are focused on expanding the catalyst design to make them more active and selective and to broaden the substrate scope. Read more
Modelling the formation and recycling of plastic composites
Polymer composites are used in a wide variety of applications including electronic devices, aerospace and automotive components, wind turbines and plastic packaging. Read more
The Creation of Anti-Viral Plastic Nanobodies for Diagnostics and Therapeutics via Molecular Imprinting of Synthetic Polymers
Overview. The need to quickly generate new diagnostic tools and therapies in the battle against viral diseases has been highlighted recently by the continuing global pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Read more
The Creation of Anti-Viral Plastic Nanobodies for Diagnostics and Therapeutics via Molecular Imprinting of Synthetic Polymers
Overview. The need to quickly generate new diagnostic tools and therapies in the battle against viral diseases has been highlighted recently by the continuing global pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Read more
MPhil Studentship in digital technology to support artisanal fishing boats in East Africa
Overview. A fully funded MPhil studentship is available in the Marine Offshore and Subsea Technology Group within the School of Engineering at Newcastle University. Read more
Chemical Recycling of Mixed Plastic Feedstocks
The. Centre for Sustainable & Circular Technologies. at the University of Bath is inviting applications for the following funded PhD project commencing in October 2022. Read more