plastic PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

PhD post in Fluid Mechanics- Experimental modelling of plastic transport in floods

Imperial College London Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering

Applications are open for a PhD scholarship at Imperial College London to start by October 2024 (flexible). The PhD project will tackle the transport of plastic (and other litter) during extreme flood conditions. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Valero

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Development of Biodegradable Fiber-Based Bags for Sustainable Plant Nurture

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

The need for environmentally friendly and sustainable solutions to combat plastic pollution has never been more critical. Plastics, particularly single-use plastic bags, have had a detrimental impact on our ecosystems and contribute to environmental degradation. Read more

Supervisor: Dr RS Salehiyan

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Modelling the formation & recycling of plastic composites

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

Polymer composites are used in a wide variety of applications including electronic devices, aerospace and automotive components, wind turbines and plastic packaging. Read more

Supervisors: Dr K Johnston, Dr P Mulheran

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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PhD position in Organometallic Catalysis: New Catalytic Methods for Green Organic Synthesis / CO2 utilisation / Plastic Recycling

University of St Andrews School of Chemistry

About the Project. Applications are invited for a fully funded PhD position to work in the lab of Dr. Amit Kumar at the School of Chemistry, University of St. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Kumar

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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The Creation of Anti-Viral Plastic Nanobodies for Diagnostics and Therapeutics via Molecular Imprinting of Synthetic Polymers

University of Greenwich School of Pharmacy (Medway Campus)

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

Supervisors: Dr A Hall, Dr N Temperton

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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The Creation of Anti-Viral Plastic Nanobodies for Diagnostics and Therapeutics via Molecular Imprinting of Synthetic Polymers

University of Kent Medway School of Pharmacy

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

Supervisors: Dr A Hall, Dr N Temperton

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Chemical Recycling of PET Plastic Using Thermo-Responsive Catalyst Supports

University of Birmingham School of Chemical Engineering

There is an urgent need to devise processes for recycling plastics, with an estimated 460 million metric tonnes of plastics being utilised worldwide in 2019 alone, of which only 10% is recycled globally, the remainder going to incineration, landfill or export. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Wood, Prof A Dove

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Sustainable products & processes - help industry ditch the plastic and toxic chemicals

Brunel University London Environmental Science

Material and energy used for making products can have significant adverse environmental, health and safety and or socioeconomic impacts. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Troisi

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Failure Fundamentals: Understanding the role of Hydrogen in Jet Engine Failure

Imperial College London Department of Materials

The Department of Materials at Imperial College London, as part of the new CDT in Materials 4.0, is looking for a candidate to undertake a PhD project in the field of Metallurgy, investigating failure in jet engine materials. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Ackerman, Prof D Dye

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Investigating the effect of plastics recycling on nanoplastic production in packaging applications

The University of Manchester Department of Materials

Nanoplastics, defined as plastic particles measuring less than 1000 nanometres, have emerged as a significant concern due to their ability to infiltrate ecosystems, posing potential risks to the environment. Read more

Supervisor: Dr T McDonald

25 August 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Determining the dietary accumulation and toxicity of nanoplastics and co-contaminants (zinc oxide nanomaterials) in fish

University of Plymouth Faculty of Health

Applications are invited for a four-year PhD studentship. The studentship will start on 01 October 2024. Project Description. Plastic pollution represents a global environmental challenge. Read more

Supervisor: Dr N Clark

1 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Establishing the effect of microplastic and nanoplastic exposure on inflammatory bowel disease

University of Plymouth Faculty of Health

Applications are invited for a three-year PhD studentship. The studentship will start on 01 October 2024. Project Description. Microplastics (<5 mm) are contaminating our food and mineral water. Read more

Supervisor: Dr N Clark

8 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Designing the properties of renewable plastics

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

The world relies on the availability of cheap and plentiful plastics, which can have a wide range of functionalities and applications. Read more

Supervisors: Dr P Mulheran, Dr K Johnston

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Pollution, plastics and plumes: understanding the behaviour of microplastics in aquatic sediments

University of Liverpool School of Engineering

Microplastic burden in aquatic environments is now recognised as a potential threat to human and environmental health. Read more

Supervisors: Prof JB Bridgeman, Dr AO Ockelford

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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PhD Studentship in Solar Chemical Technologies

University of Cambridge Department of Chemistry

A PhD studentship is available at the University of Cambridge, starting in October 2025 under the supervision of Professor Erwin Reisner in the Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry. Read more

Supervisor: Prof E Reisner

29 November 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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We have 57 plastic PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

plastic PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 57 plastic PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

PhD post in Fluid Mechanics- Experimental modelling of plastic transport in floods

Development of Biodegradable Fiber-Based Bags for Sustainable Plant Nurture

Modelling the formation & recycling of plastic composites

PhD position in Organometallic Catalysis: New Catalytic Methods for Green Organic Synthesis / CO2 utilisation / Plastic Recycling

The Creation of Anti-Viral Plastic Nanobodies for Diagnostics and Therapeutics via Molecular Imprinting of Synthetic Polymers

The Creation of Anti-Viral Plastic Nanobodies for Diagnostics and Therapeutics via Molecular Imprinting of Synthetic Polymers

Chemical Recycling of PET Plastic Using Thermo-Responsive Catalyst Supports

Sustainable products & processes - help industry ditch the plastic and toxic chemicals

Failure Fundamentals: Understanding the role of Hydrogen in Jet Engine Failure

Investigating the effect of plastics recycling on nanoplastic production in packaging applications

Determining the dietary accumulation and toxicity of nanoplastics and co-contaminants (zinc oxide nanomaterials) in fish

Establishing the effect of microplastic and nanoplastic exposure on inflammatory bowel disease

Designing the properties of renewable plastics

Pollution, plastics and plumes: understanding the behaviour of microplastics in aquatic sediments

PhD Studentship in Solar Chemical Technologies

We have 57 plastic PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

plastic PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 57 plastic PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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