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We have 15 Polymer Chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students in Manchester
Polymer Chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students in Manchester
We have 15 Polymer Chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students in Manchester
New Polymer Biomaterials to Expand and Deliver Cells with Animal-Free Technologies
This PhD will seek to discover new polymeric biomaterials which can modulate stem-cell function, and aid in their delivery to either patients, or as cell factories. Read more
Investigating Nanoscale Network Polymer Degradation
Research Group:
Polymers and Composites
Network polymers are widely deployed as the matrix in structural composites and high-performance pigmented protective coatings. Surprisingly however, many fundamental aspects of how the properties and structure of these materials degrade upon exposure to the environment remains unknown. Read more
Polymer Materials to Store Biologics at Room Temperature
Biologics are cell and protein-based therapies which are transforming medical outcomes. This spans insulin for diabetes, glucagon-like peptides for obesity, CAR-T cells for cancer and more. Read more
Combinatorial Discovery of Peptide Materials as Ice Binding Protein Mimics
Ice Binding Proteins (IBPs) help extremophiles survive in the worlds coldest environments, but are also used by microorganisms to damage hosts by promoting ice formation. Read more
Synthetic and Mechanistic Studies into Enzymatic Degradation of Waste Plastics
Plastics are a broad range of solid polymeric materials that have found widespread application globally. However, there has been a steady accumulation of discarded plastics and there is now growing awareness that they present a significant hazard to the natural environment and human health. Read more
Organic coatings microstructure: insights from molecular simulations
Watching paint dry can be fascinating. Painting a room can make it aesthetically pleasing, but paints can do much more than just please the eyes. Read more
New Degradable Polymers for Biotechnology
Extremophiles have evolved to survive in the world’s coldest environments, through the production of specialised macromolecules, such as antifreeze proteins and ‘ice nucleating proteins. Read more
(MRC DTP) Peptide hydrogels for delivery of therapeutics for ophthalmic applications
"Wet" macular degeneration and related retinal diseases are a leading cause of sight loss, impacting 570,000 people in UK and at least 96M worldwide. Read more
Biocatalytic Synthesis and Degradation of Organosilicon Compounds
In synthetic chemistry, there has been increasing prominence in the use of engineered enzymes to execute chemical transformations. Read more
Targeting glycans on the outside of cells, as new therapeutics
Most drugs have intracellular targets (proteins etc). This creates a barrier to how to target a cell, and then get the drug inside the cell. Read more
Development of polymerisation-induced self-assembly (PISA) systems for mechanochemical transformations
Block copolymers (BCPs) have potential in applications ranging from drug delivery to sensing or functional coatings due to their ability to form a wide range of controlled self-assembled nanostructures in solution. Read more
Integrating Electrical Fields with Smart Nanoparticles and Biomimetic Hydrogels for Targeted Glioblastoma Therapy
Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most aggressive and lethal primary brain tumour in adults, with a high recurrence rate and limited treatment options. Read more
Functional Antifouling Electroactive Interfaces for Electrochemical Biosensing
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
Graphene oxide as growth factor carriers for meniscus tissue engineering
Damage to the meniscus of the knee leads to increased risk of osteoarthritis. Tissue engineering of a healthy meniscal fibrocartilage offers the opportunity to restore function. Read more
Investigating the cardio-pulmonary impact of airborne nanoplastics
There is growing evidence that humans are exposed to incidental microplastics and nanoplastics (MNPL) particles through inhalation and that the small size of these particles may allow for bioaccumulation and retention in the body. Read more
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