Engineering (recycling) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 45 Engineering (recycling) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

125th Anniversary Scholarships for Black British Researchers - Recycling of Carbon Fibre Composites with Deep Eutectic Solvents

University of Birmingham School of Chemical Engineering

Globally, 62,000 tonnes of high-value, “waste” carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) are sent to landfill each year [1]. There is, therefore, an urgent need to develop sustainable recycling solutions. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M K Keith, Dr A Ingram, Prof G Leeke

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

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Recycling Polymeric based Composites for Construction Application

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

In the UK, glass fibre-reinforced plastic (GFRP) contributes to 75,000 tons end of life waste in addition to 6,200 tons of production waste. Read more

Supervisor: Prof I Shyha

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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Three-dimensional hybrid composites for repair and recycling PhD

Cranfield University School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing (SATM)

This PhD research opportunity focuses on the development of self-healing three-dimensional metal-composite hybrid materials. These will use through-thickness reinforcement to embed metallic elements, acting as a means of targeted heat introduction, to activate re-processable matrices like thermoplastics or vitrimers. Read more

Supervisors: Dr GN Neale, Dr A Skordos

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

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Sustainable recycling of end-of-life electric vehicle batteries

University of Adelaide School of Chemical Engineering

Project: The age of the electric car is all but upon us. Billions of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are reaching their lifetime along with the widespread application of electric vehicles. Read more

Supervisors: Dr JM Mao, Prof ZG Guo

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

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Development and Optimisation of the Demagnetisation Process of End-of-Life Permanent Magnets

Queen’s University Belfast School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Project Introduction. Efficient demagnetisation of end-of-life permanent magnets is critical for recycling rare earths and metals, but current industrial processes use energy-intensive thermal treatment. Read more

Supervisors: Dr O Istrate, Dr S Felton, Prof P Nockemann

21 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK 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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A systems approach to plastic waste valorisation

Brunel University London Chemical Engineering

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Supervisor: Dr K Ng

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD 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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Intermediate dark fermentation as a platform technology for chemical recycling and biorefineries in the water sector PhD

University of Leeds Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

This exciting fully funded PhD, with an enhanced stipend of £20,000 per annum, will investigate resource recovery opportunities from sewage sludge with dark fermentation as core enabling technology. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Y Bajón Fernández, Dr L Alibardi

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

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JLR-Imperial PhD on Sustainable Automotive Manufacturing by Design

Imperial College London Dyson School of Design Engineering

This new initiative on Sustainable Automotive Manufacturing by Design has been established to develop new knowledge, technologies, and capabilities in view of a low-emission and sustainable automotive manufacturing future, fuelled by electric mobility. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M-A Cardin

31 July 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Advanced Composites Structures FEA/CFD Modelling Design and Manufacturing

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

Introduction. The most common composite material consists of carbon or glass fibres that are bonded together with a polymer matrix and are often referred to as carbon or glass fibre reinforced plastics (CFRP or GFRP). Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Koutsonas

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

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Fully funded PhD studentships in Resilient Infrastructure

Loughborough University

The School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering aims to be the world's leading integrated centre for built environment research, education, and learning, and is committed to investing in the next generation of exceptional researchers. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) PhD Research Programme

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Unsaturated soil hydrology – Soil water retention technology for agricultural production improvement

University of Salford School of Science, Engineering and Environment

Information on this PhD research area can be found further down this page under the details about the Widening Participation Scholarship given immediately below. Read more

Supervisor: Dr W Wang

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

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Circular hybrid manufacturing involving metal binder jetting process

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Engineering

This PhD project will ignite an exciting new research area for the sustainable production, consumption and recycling of metallic materials for use in Metal Additive Manufacturing (AM) processes, in particular binder jetting process. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Bhaduri

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

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We have 45 Engineering (recycling) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Engineering (recycling) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 45 Engineering (recycling) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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