Applied Chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for UK Students

We have 126 Applied Chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for UK Students

Antifouling membranes for sustainable water purification and desalination

University of Liverpool School of Engineering

The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Net Zero Maritime Energy solutions (N0MES) has a 4-year funded PhD place available for an exceptional researcher. Read more

Supervisors: Prof R D'Sa, Dr HN Ng

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

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PhD project: Developing non-critical raw materials-based electrocatalysts for green hydrogen generation from wastewater

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Research Group: CDT in Green Industrial Futures

The project focuses on the development of cost-effective electrocatalysts derived from non-critical raw materials, aiming to replace expensive platinum group metals in the electrolysis process. Read more

Supervisor: Assoc Prof Dr Pitchaimuthu

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

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PhD project: Digital twin for decarbonising industry using hydrogen and low-carbon energy vectors

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Research Group: CDT in Green Industrial Futures

The candidate will work closely with industry to develop digital twin solutions for incorporating renewable energy options in industrial clusters, such as hydrogen, batteries, solar, wind and heat-pumps, for deep decarbonisation. Read more

Supervisor: Prof J Andresen

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

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PhD project: Sustainable production of chemicals and aviation fuels

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Research Group: CDT in Green Industrial Futures

Large scale deployments of carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) and integration with green hydrogen are a promising pathway to produce value-added chemicals and sustainable aviation fuels. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Maroto-Valer

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

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PhD project: Hydrogen and carbon dioxide storage and transport for net-zero industrial clusters

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Research Group: CDT in Green Industrial Futures

This project focuses on establishing reliable, cost-effective, large hydrogen or carbon dioxide storage and distribution hubs. In collaboration with industrial partners, we aim to identify and reduce the hurdles for geological storage of hydrogen and carbon dioxide. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Maroto-Valer

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

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Photonics for Net Zero Enabled by Patternable Boron-Phosphide Polymers

University of York Department of Chemistry

The manipulation of light in optoelectronic devices is a cornerstone for the delivery of Net Zero, for example in low-energy optical computing (silicon-photonics) and green hydrogen generation from water (photocatalysis). Read more

Supervisors: Prof A S Weller, Dr Y Wang

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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New tools for old foes: developing a new class of antimicrobial metallodrugs (LORD_U24DTP)

University of East Anglia School of Chemistry

Primary Supervisor: Dr Rianne Lord . Secondary Supervisor: Professor Mark Webber (QIB) . Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Lord

9 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Impact of mineral trapping of nanoparticles on radionuclide transport and fate

University of Strathclyde Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering

This PhD presents an exciting opportunity to explore new mechanisms which can impact radionuclide movement in the environment. You will join a dynamic and friendly team of researchers and PhD students across the university and industry sectors, working to innovate new knowledge and technologies. . Read more

Supervisor: Prof V Phoenix

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

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Mechanochemical separation of hydrogen isotopes

University of Strathclyde Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering

This PhD project will build on pilot experiments conducted at Strathclyde to develop a new technology that uses mechanochemical reactions to separate hydrogen isotopes. Read more

Supervisors: Prof R Lunn, Dr M Stillings

26 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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High-Throughput Soft Matter Characterisation for Formulation Discovery

University of Liverpool School of Engineering

Direct Ink Writing (DIW), extrusion-based 3D printing, is a rapidly developing processing technique for additive manufacturing of advanced, functional materials into complex designs. Read more

Supervisors: Dr WS Sharratt, Dr E García-Tuñón, Dr V Kurlin

12 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Design and Evolution of Enzymes with New Catalytic Functions

The University of Manchester Department of Chemistry

A fully funded studentship is available, based at the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology under the supervision of Prof Anthony Green. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Green

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

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Building Enzymes with New Catalytic Functions & Design and Evolution of Enzymes with New Catalytic Functions

The University of Manchester Department of Chemistry

A fully funded studentship is available, based at the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology under the supervision of Prof Anthony Green. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Green

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

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Development of NMR Methods for the Study of Dynamics in Solids

University of Liverpool Department of Chemistry

One fully funded PhD studentship is available in the area of nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) of solids. The position is available for 42-months starting in October 2024. Read more

Supervisor: Prof F Blanc

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

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High-throughput characterization and engineering of nucleotide synthases for production of nucleoside analogues

The University of Manchester Department of Chemistry

Nucleotides are the building blocks of life, modulating diverse processes from protein production to cell signalling. It is therefore unsurprising that synthetic nucleoside analogues have been developed as therapeutics for the treatment of a wide range of diseases including cancers and viral infections. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Lovelock, Dr C Markin

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

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Membrane-less Redox Flow Batteries

The University of Manchester Department of Chemistry

This project will focus on the development of membrane-less redox flow battery systems for grid-scale energy storage. We will use novel aqueous electrolytes and new types of cell chemistries as well as “bespoke” systems based on organic molecules. Read more

Supervisor: Prof R Dryfe

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

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We have 126 Applied Chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for UK Students

Applied Chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for UK Students

We have 126 Applied Chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for UK Students

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