Chemistry (wood) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 7 Chemistry (wood) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Understanding the emissions and toxicity from domestic burning in the UK

University of York Department of Chemistry

Poor air quality is the biggest environmental factor contributing to premature mortality globally. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J Hamilton, Dr A R Rickard

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

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Development of formaldehyde-free biobased adhesives based on by-product proteins

Université Laval Sciences du bois et de la foret

The wood-based composite panel industry is an evolving sector that is constantly seeking to adapt to consumer needs and regulations on volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions. Read more

Supervisor: Prof VL Landry

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

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Char Morphology and Chemistry – The Key to Good Whisky

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

This PhD opportunity will primarily be based at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh. Please contact Prof Martin McCoustra (m.r.s.mccoustra@hw.ac.uk) for further details. Read more

Supervisors: Prof MRS McCoustra, Dr A Hill, Dr A Ozel, Mr P C Cockburn

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Alternative Materials and Processes for the Textile and Fashion Industry

The University of Manchester Department of Materials

The fashion and textile industries conduct some of the most polluting practices on the planet. Many initiatives are striving to positively impact the issues the industry faces, in line with climate targets and UN sustainable development goals. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Wood

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

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Breaking forever Capturing and converting toxic PFAS molecules using coral structured biochars from blade waste

University of Hull Offshore Wind CDT

This Research Project is part of the EPSRC CDT in Offshore Wind Energy Sustainability and Resilience's Keeping it green. Preserving materials and repurposing waste within the Offshore Wind sector Cluster. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Taylor, Dr A Al-Gailani, Dr G Francesconi, Dr S Richardson

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

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Nanocellulose as a Sustainable Electrolyte for Electrochemical Energy Conversion

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

The Hydrogen Economy will help to shift society away from fossil fuels and contribute to decarbonisation. Polymer electrolyte membrane water electrolysis (PEMWE) can convert renewable energy into green hydrogen, whilst polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) convert hydrogen into electrical power. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Lyth

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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We have 7 Chemistry (wood) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Chemistry (wood) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 7 Chemistry (wood) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Understanding the emissions and toxicity from domestic burning in the UK

Development of formaldehyde-free biobased adhesives based on by-product proteins

Char Morphology and Chemistry – The Key to Good Whisky

Alternative Materials and Processes for the Textile and Fashion Industry

Breaking forever Capturing and converting toxic PFAS molecules using coral structured biochars from blade waste

Nanocellulose as a Sustainable Electrolyte for Electrochemical Energy Conversion

Chemical Recycling of PET Plastic Using Thermo-Responsive Catalyst Supports

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