Synthetic Chemistry (physics) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 16 Synthetic Chemistry (physics) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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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Organic Synthesis and Self-Assembly of State-Independent Electrolyte Materials

University of York Department of Chemistry

Ideal electrolytes for energy devices such as batteries and solar cells would (i) be lightweight and flexible, (ii) exhibit thermal stability, (iii) be non-volatile (to reduce fire risk), (iv) provide good interfacial contact with electrodes, (v) be amenable to processing and recycling, (vi) have high ionic conductivities, and (vii) be made from cheap, renewable feedstocks. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P McGonigal

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

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High-throughput discovery of new materials as functional coatings on glass for net-zero applications

University of Liverpool Department of Chemistry

This studentship will develop and implement a high-throughput magnetron sputtering workflow for optoelectronic materials discovery as thin film coatings on glass. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M J Rosseinsky, Dr T Manning, Dr R Potter, Prof P R Chalker

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

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Non-thermal plasma as a chemical reagent: elucidating mechanism and exploring NTP for pharmaceutically relevant electroreductive reactions

University of Liverpool Department of Chemistry

Chemistry depends on electrons, but we cannot yet fully control electrons to deliver precise reactivity. Controlled high-energy electron sources—such as non-thermal plasma (NTP)—could unlock new and selective chemical transformations, but little is known about these states of matter when mixed with reaction media. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Slater, Dr C Aissa

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

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A chemical engine to produce mechanical force: towards a physio-chemical model of heart cells

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Engineering

Living systems are complex, and are based on the basic building blocks of genes, proteins, chemical reactions, and physical forces. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Y Hayashi, Dr Z Wang, Dr N Vasudevan

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

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Utilising Sodium Borohydride for Hydrogen Export (2 PhD positions)

Curtin University Department of Physics and Astronomy

The Hydrogen Storage Research Group (HSRG) at Curtin University is involved in an ongoing research project with Velox Energy Materials to develop a solution for exporting hydrogen from Australia as a powder. Read more

Supervisor: Prof CE Buckley

24 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Design magnetoelectric nanoparticles with outstanding physical property for biomedical applications

University College London Department of Physics and Astronomy

Magnetoelectric nanoparticles (MENP) are multiferroic materials with magnetic and electric properties coupled together. The coupling allows direct control of ferroelectricity using an external magnetic field or vice-versa. Read more

Supervisor: Prof N T K Thanh

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

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Developing Electrically-switchable Glazing for Electric Vehicles

Lancaster University Department of Chemistry

Project description. Lancaster University and Jaguar Land Rover are pleased to offer a fully-funded 3.5-year PhD position focused on the development of electrically-switchable glazing for electric vehicles. Read more

Supervisor: Dr XH Hua

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

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Experimental Discovery of New Ionic Conducting Materials Towards Net-Zero Technologies

University of Liverpool Department of Chemistry

Materials that allow the rapid motion of ions are essential for the new energy technologies needed to meet the challenge of net zero, such as batteries, fuel cells and electrolysers for green hydrogen. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M J Rosseinsky, Dr J Claridge

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

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Discovery of Functional Inorganic Materials for Net Zero Applications using High-Throughput Synthesis

University of Liverpool Department of Chemistry

This project will use high-throughput solid state synthesis methods developed in the group (Hampson 2023) to accelerate the discovery of new functional inorganic (oxide) materials for applications towards net zero technologies e.g. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M J Rosseinsky, Dr J Claridge, Dr T Manning

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

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Experimental discovery of new Inorganic Materials for Net Zero Technologies

University of Liverpool Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences

The experimental discovery of new inorganic materials shows us how crystal structure and chemical composition control physical and chemical properties. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M J Rosseinsky, Dr LD Daniels, Dr J Claridge

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

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Automated Powder Coating Platform for Long-Life Lithium-ion Batteries

University of Liverpool Department of Chemistry

Li-ion cells age due to unstable electrode interfaces. To maintain cycle-life, coatings are applied to active materials to mitigate against degradation processes. Read more

Supervisor: Prof L Hardwick

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

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High-throughput first-principle simulations of charge transport in organic semiconductors

University of Liverpool Department of Mathematical Sciences

This project focuses on application of first-principle, fully quantum simulation methods such as Hybrid Monte-Carlo to study charge transport in a vast class of quasi-2D molecular organic semiconductors (rubrene, pentacene, and >4000 other materials). Read more

Supervisors: Dr P Buividovich, Prof A Troisi

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

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High-throughput solid state synthesis of functional inorganic materials for net zero applications

University of Liverpool Department of Chemistry

The discovery of new functional materials to drive technologies for the net zero transition, such as batteries, solar absorbers, rare-earth-free magnets for wind power and a myriad of other unmet needs, is a scientific and societal grand challenge. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M J Rosseinsky, Dr L Daniels

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

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Glycan sensing technology for early and accurate cancer diagnosis

University of Birmingham School of Chemical Engineering

The Mendes group (https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/healthcare-technologies/research/nanoengineering-surface-chemistry/index.aspx) in the School of Chemical Engineering, University of Birmingham welcomes applications from prospective PhD students to conduct work in the area of glycan sensing technology for cancer diagnosis. Read more

Supervisor: Prof P Mendes

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

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We have 16 Synthetic Chemistry (physics) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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