We have 18 The University of Manchester, Department of Chemical Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
The University of Manchester, Department of Chemical Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 18 The University of Manchester, Department of Chemical Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
Environmentally strategic decommissioning of Advanced Gas-cooled Reactors led by life cycle assessment
This project will apply environmental life cycle assessment (LCA) and economic life cycle costing (LCC) to some of the key problems presented by decommissioning activities. Read more
Characterisation and Scale-up of Rotor-Stator Mixers for Sustainable Manufacturing
The fast-moving consumer goods industry is worth over £4 trillion annually and includes a wide range of essential goods such as food and beverages, personal care products, and household items. Read more
‘Resource at source’; bio-based platforms for transitioning to a net zero chemical industry
The utilisation of biomass as a chemical feedstock is projected to intensify to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. Read more
Towards next generation catalysts for biomass-to-chemicals in the liquid phase
The transition to a net zero chemical industry requires the use alternative carbon sources with potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions of this sector (i.e., 6% of global CO2-equivalent) [1,2]. Read more
[FSE Bicentenary PhD] Scalable 2D Materials-based Membranes for Efficient Hydrogen Generation via Water Electrolysis
This project aims to develop innovative 2D material-based laminate membranes to enhance the performance and safety of Proton Exchange Membrane Water Electrolyzers (PEMWEs). Read more
(UoM - IIT KGP) 2D Confinement of atomically precise metal nanoclusters and their uses in water filtration
Atomically thin 2D nanomaterials, known for their exceptional mechanical and optoelectronic properties, are typically produced via exfoliation, taking advantage of strong intralayer bonds over weaker interlayer interactions. Read more
[FSE Bicentenary PhD] Artificial Intelligence Aided for Dynamically Operated Chemical Looping Technology
Idea. This multidisciplinary project combines advanced artificial intelligence (AI) for optimisation, control and operation of a new process recently demonstrated at a pilot scale at the University of Manchester1,2 to produce carbon-neutral hydrogen, hydrogen-derived products and biofuels. Read more
[FSE Bicentenary PhD] Adaptive Laboratory Evolution Approaches for Scalable PHA Production in Halophiles
Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) are biodegradable polymers with potential to replace conventional plastics in a range of applications, addressing critical global challenges of plastic pollution and sustainability. Read more
[FSE Bicentenary PhD] Coupled Optimisation of Flow Field and Gas Diffusion Layer in PEM Electrolysers and Fuel Cells: A Simulation, Machine Learning, and Experimental Approach
The efficient operation of proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolysers and fuel cells is critical for the global transition to sustainable energy systems. Read more
[FSE Bicentenary PhD] Development of Bio-Inspired Peptide Electronic Materials to Stimulate Neuronal Growth
This PhD project aims to develop novel bio-inspired peptide electronic materials integrated with conductive moieties to create hydrogels capable of conducting electricity, for application in neural cell stimulation. Read more
[FSE Bicentenary PhD] Correlating adsorption dynamics with heterogeneous catalyst activity using variable temperature in situ high-resolution solid-state NMR
More efficient catalytic processes, requiring less energy, and converting natural “waste” such as carbon dioxide and methanol as well as synthetic plastic waste to value-added products is crucial to help reach net zero and reduce the current anthropogenic impact on our environment and climate. Read more
Materials for Hydrogen and Clean Energy
This research will develop and test novel materials and structures for the generation (Electrolysers) and utilisation (Fuel Cells) of hydrogen in the transition to clean energy. Read more
Utilisation of CO2 for subsurface energy extraction
The research focuses on developing computational frameworks for various techniques of utilising CO2 for extracting heat from geothermal sources. Read more
Smart Design of Distillation Systems
Distillation is one of the most commonly applied unit operations in the process industry, with significant capital and operation costs. Read more
Rational design of photo/electrocatalysts towards Green Nitrogen Fixation and Ammonia Production
In an era marked by the urgent need for sustainable solutions, this project stands at the forefront of innovation in catalysis, focusing on the rational design of photo/electrocatalysts for nitrogen fixation and ammonia production. Read more
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