Environmental Chemistry (structure) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 15 Environmental Chemistry (structure) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Where has all of the carbon gone? Understanding the molecular mechanisms of long-term soil carbon capture

The University of Manchester Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences

Soils, while unglamorous, form the basis of the terrestrial biosphere and are ultimately the source of the majority of the food that we eat, yet fundamental aspects of how soils form and how they store carbon are poorly understood. Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Cameron, Dr S Nixon

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

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PhD in Chemistry: Computer simulation of metal-amyloid interaction and its role in plaque formation

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Chemistry

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the greatest healthcare challenges facing 21st century society. AD is associated with formation of fibrils and plaques in brain tissue that impair proper functioning of neurons. Read more

Supervisor: Prof J Platts

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

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Antibiotic resistant genes: Can minerals prevent their spread within the environment?

University of York Department of Environment and Geography

This is one of four potential projects, please choose from the links below to view the remaining three projects. Financing a Sustainable Future. Read more

Supervisors: Dr O Moore, Dr J Wilkinson, Prof M Hodson

28 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Development of Perovskite-Based Solid Oxygen Carriers Towards Clean Air and Carbon Neutrality

Sheffield Hallam University Materials and Engineering Research Institute

The Industry and Innovation Research Institute (I2Ri) draws on talents, expertise and facilities across Sheffield Hallam University. Read more

Supervisors: Dr AS Scrimshire, Dr RJ Janani, Dr F Clegg, Dr DM Majumder

10 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Novel porous materials for Carbon Capture Applications

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

Building upon recent research, in the Fletcher group, which demonstrates the synthesis of new porous materials in the inorganic polymer framework and modified… Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Fletcher

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

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Degradable and sustainable polymers in the Environment

University of Birmingham School of Chemistry

The influence of plastic pollution on our environment has been well documented, however, there remains a knowledge gap between relating to how new polymers and plastics might biodegrade. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Dove

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

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Metamaterials for catalysis

The University of Manchester Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering

A meta-atom is an engineered sub-wavelength structure that, when periodically arranged like an atomic lattice, enable optical, electronic, thermal, and chemical functionalities not seen in conventional designs. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Loh

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

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Discovery of porous organic crystalline materials for sustainable separation technologies

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

A fully funded PhD studentship is now available for an organic or materials chemist in our group at the Institute of Chemical Sciences at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M A L Little, Dr F Vilela

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

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Understanding the long-term corrosion of vitrified radioactive waste

University of Sheffield Department of Materials Science and Engineering

We are welcoming applications for a PhD project commencing October 2024 conducting research to aid the safe disposal of the UK’s legacy nuclear waste. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Thorpe

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

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Understanding shale rock swelling for energy systems: novel integrated modelling and experimental approaches

The University of Manchester Department of Chemistry

A fully funded PhD position is available in the group of Professor Carbone (Department of Chemistry) and Professor Taylor (Department of Earth Science) at the University of Manchester starting from September 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr P Carbone, Prof K Taylor

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

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Direct analysis ion mobility mass spectrometry for rapid profiling of edible fats and oils to combat food adulteration

University of York Department of Chemistry

Background. Food safety and authenticity are generally taken for granted, yet food adulteration is one of the most significant challenges faced in the UK, with the total impact of food crime on the UK estimated to be between £409 million and £1.96 billion per year [Food Standards Agency, 2023]. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Mosely

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

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Sustainable production of lithium using battery materials

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Prof Richard Wills, Prof. Nuria Garcia-Araez. Project description. The accelerating growth of the battery market requires major advances in the production of lithium for the supply of materials to manufacture the batteries. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Wills

31 August 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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PhD studentship in in situ imaging and diffraction of dual-phase zeolite composites for nuclear waste remediation.

University of Birmingham School of Chemistry

Applications are sought for a PhD project under the supervision of Dr Phoebe Allan at the University of Birmingham, Dr Sharif Ahmed and Dr Joe Hriljac at Diamond Light Source, and Dr Tom Carey at the National Nuclear Laboratory. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Allan

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

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System design on co-production of transport fuel and value-added chemicals from waste biomass

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

There is a national and global imperative to reduce reliance upon fossil fuels and, at the same time, to improve the efficiency of natural and renewable resource utilisation. Read more

Supervisor: Dr X Zhang

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

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Fully Funded PhD opportunities in Chemical Sciences

Gdańsk University of Technology

Chemical Sciences are included in Doctoral School at Gdańsk University of Technology, Poland, which is regarded to be the first research university in Poland among universities of technology according to domestic rankings. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) 4 Year PhD Programme

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We have 15 Environmental Chemistry (structure) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Environmental Chemistry (structure) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 15 Environmental Chemistry (structure) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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