Energy Technologies (batteries) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 27 Energy Technologies (batteries) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Develop Silicon-based Anode Materials for Next Generation Lithium-ion Batteries

University of Technology Sydney Faculty of Science

This ARC Linkage project, a collaboration between UTS researchers and industry partner which aims to revolutionize lithium-ion battery technology by developing low-cost, high-performance silicon-based anode materials. Read more

Supervisor: Prof GW Wang

31 October 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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PhD in Mechanical and Systems Engineering: Manufacturing of the Next Generation All-Solid-State Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

Newcastle University School of Engineering

Award summary. 100% home fees covered and a minimum tax-free annual living allowance of £19,237 (2024/25 UKRI rate). Overview. Read more

Supervisor: Dr CC Cheng

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

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Development of Thermally Regenerative Redox Flow Batteries for combined energy storage

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

Redox flow batteries (RFB) are a type of electrochemical energy storage device where electrical energy is stored via chemical “reduction and oxidation” reactions in a liquid electrolyte. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Brightman

Year round applications PhD Research Project Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

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All-Solid-state Sodium-ion Batteries for Renewable Energy Industry

University of Technology Sydney Faculty of Science

This research project is focused on addressing critical challenges in the energy storage sector to facilitate Australia's transition to net-zero emissions by 2050. Read more

Supervisor: Prof GW Wang

31 October 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Simulating Dynamic Battery Interfaces: In Search of Next Generation Lithium Batteries

University of Liverpool School of Engineering

Improving battery technologies is essential to power the next generation of electric vehicles, and for future energy storage systems that will facilitate the transition to net-zero. Read more

Supervisors: Dr AF Finney, Prof LH Hardwick

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Oxidic Nanomaterials for High Density Storage in Li-ion Batteries

University of Bradford Faculty of Life Sciences

Research Group: Chemistry and Biosciences

The oxides of a number of materials are very appealing candidates as substitutes for conventional anodes in lithium-ion batteries because of their high theoretical capacity, high electric conductivity low potential of lithium ion intercalation, as well as superior electron mobilities, with one such material, SnO2 being particularly appealing. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Hickey, Dr W Martin

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

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Thermo-electric materials for tab cooling of advanced batteries

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Prof Richard Wills, Dr Iris Nandhakumar. Project description. Effective thermal management of lithium-based battery systems is important for optimising cell efficiency, reducing cell degradation and preventing catastrophic failure. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Wills

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

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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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Membrane-less Redox Flow Batteries

The University of Manchester Department of Chemistry

This project will focus on the development of membrane-less redox flow battery systems for grid-scale energy storage. We will use novel aqueous electrolytes and new types of cell chemistries as well as “bespoke” systems based on organic molecules. Read more

Supervisor: Prof R Dryfe

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

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Automated Powder Coating Platform for Long-Life Lithium-ion Batteries

University of Liverpool Department of Chemistry

Li-ion cells age due to unstable electrode interfaces. To maintain cycle-life, coatings are applied to active materials to mitigate against degradation processes. Read more

Supervisor: Prof L Hardwick

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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PhD in Advanced Battery Design for Future Electric Vehicles

University of Warwick WMG

Significant advances have been made understanding the performance of lithium-ion batteries. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Marco

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

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Multi-Fidelity Modelling of Rechargeable Battery Degradation

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics

Rechargeable batteries play a key role in electric vehicles and transition to net zero. One of the current challenges in batteries is degradation, which causes capacity retention and resistance increase as the battery cycles. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Hosseinzadeh

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

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Advancing battery intelligence using digital parameterisation of battery electrode microstructures

University of Sheffield Department of Materials Science and Engineering

Batteries are a critical technology in achieving net zero, and will be crucial for the successful decarbonisation of a range of sectors from transport to energy storage. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Hack, Prof B Inkson

1 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Lead-free materials for electrostatic energy storage

University of Leeds Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Research Group: School of Chemical and Process Engineering

This multidisciplinary project spans materials science, chemistry and physics to develop lead-free environmental friendly materials for enhanced electrostatic energy storage. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Z Lu, Prof A J Bell

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

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PhD in Advanced Characterisation of Large Format Lithium-Ion Battery Failures

University of Warwick WMG

WMG and Jaguar Land Rover have been researching battery safety for over 10 years. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Marco

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

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We have 27 Energy Technologies (batteries) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Energy Technologies (batteries) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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