These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more
Project ID. SS_12. Theme. Safety and Sustainability. Hydrogen is a zero-carbon alternative to natural gas and plays a key role in the UK government’s plans to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Read more
Provide summary of research project (300 words). The main objective of the project is to develop a new class of materials and effective methods for hydrogen production in the process of water/seawater splitting by infrared-visible-ultraviolet sunlight using plasmonic non-noble materials. Read more
Research Group:
Architecture, Built Environment and Planning
Hydrogen is one route to decarbonise the gas network. Design and operation of existing pipeline networks, the associated safety guidance, and the governing standards are all based on natural gas. Read more
Protonic ceramics represent an emergent class of materials that have potential utility in several intermediate-temperature electrochemical applications, including the production of “green” hydrogen. Read more
This is one of 3 potential projects (other 2 listed below) of which we can fund 2. We encourage all interested candidates to contact the individual supervisors for an informal discussion before a formal application, and to refer to more details on the projects. Read more
The Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Bath is inviting applications for the following fully funded PhD project, which will commence 29 September 2025. Read more
Project highlights. Sustainable preparation of chemical reagents using non-toxic and earth abundant materials with solvent-free methodologies . Read more
Project highlights. Assessment of the electrocatalytic properties of naturally-occurring minerals . Synthesis of Nature-inspired mineral electrocatalysts for technologically important reactions . Read more
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