Physical Chemistry (power) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Hybrid Energy Harvester Based on Colloidal Quantum Dot Solar Cells and Triboelectric Nanogenerator

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Physics and Astronomy

Recent advances in energy harvesting using photovoltaic and triboelectric effects demonstrate outstanding performances of energy harvesters as power supplies. Read more

Supervisors: Dr B Hou, Prof P M Smowton

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

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Developing next generation wet processing for Silicon Carbide power electronic devices

University of Warwick School of Engineering

Funding available for PhD studentship for Jan 2024 Start. Supervisor: Dr Vishal Shah Industrial Sponsor: RENA Technologies. Read more

Supervisor: Dr V Shah

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition 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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Electrochemically switchable materials down to the single molecule level

University of Liverpool Department of Chemistry

This project will study the electrochemical properties of materials down to the single molecule level and it will investigate how electrochemical (redox state) switching of the molecules can change useful materials properties. Read more

Supervisor: Prof R Nichols

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

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Digital Routes to Next Generation Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cells

University of Liverpool Department of Chemistry

A key technology in the drive towards net-zero emissions is the production of green hydrogen by electrolysis powered by renewable energy. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M J Rosseinsky, Dr B Peng

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

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Photoelectrochemical Generation of Green Hydrogen using Silicon Carbide

University of Warwick School of Engineering

Students must have a minimum Bachelors degree of 2.1 (UK) or international equivalent qualifications and a degree in experimental engineering/chemistry/physics. Read more

Supervisors: Dr V Shah, Dr K Brinkert

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

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Mechanistic design of effective pharmaceutical cocrystal formulations

Newcastle University Faculty of Medical Sciences Graduate School

It is estimated that more than 70 percent of the compounds in the pharmaceutical pipeline can be poorly water-soluble. Since solid drug forms must dissolve before absorption can occur, strategies to improve drug solubility and dissolution are a continuous need. Read more

Supervisor: Ms T C M Machado

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

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Nearfield Interactions of Vitrified Intermediate Level Waste; Radionuclide Transport at the Glass-Canister-Backfill Interface

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

In order to pursue new nuclear power as part of the solution to the UK’s pressing low carbon energy needs, safe disposal of legacy radioactive waste must be achieved. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Thorpe, Prof R Hand

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

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Quantum Enhanced Single-Molecule Biosensing: Harnessing Entangled Photons with Whispering Gallery Mode Resonators

University of Exeter College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences

Prof Frank Vollmer, Dr Charles Downing, University of Exeter. External collaborator. Prof Antonio Vidiella-Barranco, University of Campinas, Brazil. Read more

Supervisor: Prof F Vollmer

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

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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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Machine Learning and Molecular Modelling in Mass Spectrometry

University of Leeds Faculty of Biological Sciences

This PhD project will harness the power of computational modelling and machine learning (A.I.) to analyse data obtained by mass spectrometry experiments and predict structural characteristics of biomolecules and their interactions. Read more

Supervisors: Prof F. Sobott, Dr A Kalli, Dr H Wang

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

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Bottom-Up Construction of a Synthetic Gap Junction

King’s College London School of Natural & Mathematical Sciences

Gap junctions play a crucial role in cellular communication, facilitating direct intercellular exchange of ions and small molecules. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Wallace, Prof C Lorenz, Dr J Burrone

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

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Organic Synthesis and Self-Assembly of State-Independent Electrolyte Materials

University of York Department of Chemistry

Ideal electrolytes for energy devices such as batteries and solar cells would (i) be lightweight and flexible, (ii) exhibit thermal stability, (iii) be non-volatile (to reduce fire risk), (iv) provide good interfacial contact with electrodes, (v) be amenable to processing and recycling, (vi) have high ionic conductivities, and (vii) be made from cheap, renewable feedstocks. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P McGonigal

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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PhD Studentship - Process Industries: Net Zero Optimisation of the cryogenic bulk liquid production and supply market

Newcastle University School of Engineering

This PhD project is part of the CDT in Process Industries: Net Zero. About the CDT. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Willis

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

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Future Carbon-Neutral Fuels: The Chemistry of Ammonia on Steel Surfaces

University of Leeds Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Research Group: School of Chemical and Process Engineering

This project will examine how ammonia, a carbon-free fuel considered a replacement for diesel, impacts on the longevity and performance of existing engine technologies. Read more

Supervisors: Prof S Schroeder, Assoc Prof D Harbottle

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

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Unlocking Next-Generation Solar Cells: Integrating Novel Non-Fullerene Acceptors with Metal Halide Perovskites

University of Sheffield Department of Physics and Astronomy

Solar cells are a cornerstone of the pursuit of sustainable energy. To make solar power more efficient and affordable, we need new materials and innovative designs. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Ramadan, Dr RO Oliver

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

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Microbial Hydroponics - Novel Hydroponics Using Microbial Fuel Cells

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Yannis Ieropoulos, Yue Zhang, Paul Kemp . Project Description. Read more

Supervisor: Prof Y Ieropoulos

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

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Experimental discovery of new Inorganic Materials for Net Zero Technologies

University of Liverpool Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences

The experimental discovery of new inorganic materials shows us how crystal structure and chemical composition control physical and chemical properties. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M J Rosseinsky, Dr LD Daniels, Dr J Claridge

31 July 2024 PhD Research Project 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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High-throughput solid state synthesis of functional inorganic materials for net zero applications

University of Liverpool Department of Chemistry

The discovery of new functional materials to drive technologies for the net zero transition, such as batteries, solar absorbers, rare-earth-free magnets for wind power and a myriad of other unmet needs, is a scientific and societal grand challenge. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M J Rosseinsky, Dr L Daniels

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

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Microbial Induced Electrochemistry at the Local Site and Single Cell Level

University of Liverpool Department of Chemistry

Microbial Induced Corrosion (MIC) is a serious economic problem with an estimate worldwide cost of $113 Bn every year. MIC impacts a very wide range of industries, from power plants to construction, and even the health of humans with implants or protheses. Read more

Supervisors: Prof R Raval, Dr A Vezzoli

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

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Lattice Anchoring Mediated Colloidal Quantum Dot Passivated Perovskite Superlattice Toward High Ambient Tolerance Multiple-Junction Solar Cells

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Physics and Astronomy

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Supervisors: Dr B Hou, Prof W W Langbein

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

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Going beyond the mass scale: Exploiting state-of-the-art instrumentation to add molecular structure to 3D mass spectrometry imaging

University of Surrey School of Mechanical Engineering Sciences

The Surrey Group have been active in secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS) for over thirty years using the method to unravel the complexities of interface… Read more

Supervisors: Prof J F Watts, Dr GTF F Trindade , Dr MLA Laure Abel , Prof IG Gilmore

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

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PhD in Chemistry - Self-Assembled Organic Thermoelectric Generator Materials

University of Glasgow College of Science and Engineering

Thermoelectric materials convert a temperature gradient to electricity. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Draper

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

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Soft Flexible and Stretchable Energy Storage Device Development

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

Hybrid energy storage offers multiple advantages in electrochemical energy storage especially for portable electronic gadgets and autonomous systems due to its high energy and power density. Read more

Supervisor: Dr LM Manjakkal

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

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Green methods to revalorise wastes: transformation into sustainable materials and chemicals

Aberdeen University School of Engineering

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

Supervisors: Dr C Fernandez-Martin, Dr A McCue

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

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Pushing the scale boundaries for degradation simulations of industrially relevant materials

University of Southampton Chemistry

Supervisory Team: Chris-Kriton Skylaris. Project description. The computational simulation of chemical reactions in materials requires an accurate, explicit description of their electrons. Read more

Supervisor: Prof C K Skylaris

1 August 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Faculty of Science, Masaryk University

Masaryk University

Embark on an enriching academic journey with our esteemed doctoral degree programs in various scientific fields. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Social Sciences Research Programme

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Studying of cancer biology with doped magnetic nanomaterials to unravelling their thermal therapeutic potentials

University College London Department of Physics and Astronomy

Cancer has a major impact on society, this is reflected by the large number of newly diagnosed cases (375,400 annually for the years 2015-2018 in the UK, i.e. Read more

Supervisor: Prof N T K Thanh

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

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Nano-engineering of materials for energy conversion and storage applications

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

Multiple technologies essential in the transition to net zero and renewables are underpinned by energy materials capable of transporting ions or electrons. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Neagu, Prof S Roy

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

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We have 30 Physical Chemistry (power) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Physical Chemistry (power) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 30 Physical Chemistry (power) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Hybrid Energy Harvester Based on Colloidal Quantum Dot Solar Cells and Triboelectric Nanogenerator

Developing next generation wet processing for Silicon Carbide power electronic devices

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

Electrochemically switchable materials down to the single molecule level

Digital Routes to Next Generation Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cells

Photoelectrochemical Generation of Green Hydrogen using Silicon Carbide

Mechanistic design of effective pharmaceutical cocrystal formulations

Nearfield Interactions of Vitrified Intermediate Level Waste; Radionuclide Transport at the Glass-Canister-Backfill Interface

Quantum Enhanced Single-Molecule Biosensing: Harnessing Entangled Photons with Whispering Gallery Mode Resonators

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

Machine Learning and Molecular Modelling in Mass Spectrometry

Bottom-Up Construction of a Synthetic Gap Junction

Organic Synthesis and Self-Assembly of State-Independent Electrolyte Materials

PhD Studentship - Process Industries: Net Zero Optimisation of the cryogenic bulk liquid production and supply market

Future Carbon-Neutral Fuels: The Chemistry of Ammonia on Steel Surfaces

Unlocking Next-Generation Solar Cells: Integrating Novel Non-Fullerene Acceptors with Metal Halide Perovskites

Microbial Hydroponics - Novel Hydroponics Using Microbial Fuel Cells

Experimental discovery of new Inorganic Materials for Net Zero Technologies

Novel porous materials for Carbon Capture Applications

High-throughput solid state synthesis of functional inorganic materials for net zero applications

Microbial Induced Electrochemistry at the Local Site and Single Cell Level

Lattice Anchoring Mediated Colloidal Quantum Dot Passivated Perovskite Superlattice Toward High Ambient Tolerance Multiple-Junction Solar Cells

Going beyond the mass scale: Exploiting state-of-the-art instrumentation to add molecular structure to 3D mass spectrometry imaging

PhD in Chemistry - Self-Assembled Organic Thermoelectric Generator Materials

Soft Flexible and Stretchable Energy Storage Device Development

Green methods to revalorise wastes: transformation into sustainable materials and chemicals

Pushing the scale boundaries for degradation simulations of industrially relevant materials

Faculty of Science, Masaryk University

Studying of cancer biology with doped magnetic nanomaterials to unravelling their thermal therapeutic potentials

Nano-engineering of materials for energy conversion and storage applications

We have 30 Physical Chemistry (power) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Physical Chemistry (power) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 30 Physical Chemistry (power) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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