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Polymers PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for UK Students

We have 37 Polymers PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for UK Students

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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
 Supervisor: Dr F Siperstein
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Advancing Isotopic Labelling of Nanoplastics for Environmental Studies

Plastics are widely used in a range of applications, and their environmental impact is a growing concern. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr MA Al-Sid-Cheikh
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Multiscale modelling and optimisation of renewable plastic films

In this project, we will build on previous work at the University of Strathclyde to model the development of microstructure in renewable and compostable semi-crystalline plastic films. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr P Mulheran, Dr K Johnston
 31 August 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Multidisciplinary Graduate Program Bridging Knot Topology & Chirality for Sustainability

About WPI-SKCM². As a research center under the Japanese government’s World Premier International Research Center Initiative (WPI), WPI-SKCM² pioneers a new interdisciplinary research paradigm known as "knotted chiral meta matter" (KCM²), which cross-pollinates topology and chirality across disciplines and scales. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  PhD Research Programme
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Investigation into the Impact of Material Properties on the Gas Transport Behaviour of Polyolefin Materials

The sustainable use of polymeric materials is underpinned by ensuring long service life in all industries and applications. Understanding durability requires research into the effects of both manufacturing methods and environmental storage conditions on the material properties and performance over time. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Whiting
 6 July 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Next-generation polymeric filters with antimicrobial action for improved air purification

Supported by dedicated supervisory and technical teams, this PhD offers an exciting and unique multi-disciplinary opportunity across two world-class research environments at each end of the globe. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr F Clegg, Dr EK Kordatos, Dr AB Baji, Assoc Prof IK Kong
 28 May 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Soft Matter Photonics

Polymer nano-spheres (with composite core-shell layers) can be synthesised and arranged into crystal structures, also known as Polymer Opals, to produce intense iridescent colours. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Finlayson Finlayson
 5 June 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Chiral emissive thin films

This project is one of a number that are in competition for funding from the University of Bath URSA competition, for entry in September 2025. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr GD Pantos
 20 April 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Light-coupled NMR spectroscopy to design novel photo-driven chemistry and smart materials

The University of Manchester invites applications for an exciting PhD opportunity at the intersection of photochemistry, photocatalysis, and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Golovanov, Dr L Natrajan, Dr A Trowbridge
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Industry Funded PhD Opportunity working on Advanced Elastomer Materials with a Global Tyre Company

Description. Project Details. The successful candidates must have an interest in the design and behaviour of high-performance tyres. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Busfield
 1 April 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Sustianable plastics

This Project aims to design and develop compostable plastics. The project will utilise new and sustainable feedstocks to build new plastics alternatives. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof L Connal
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Carbon Assessment of Transforming CO2 and Waste Plastics into Sustainable Fuels and Chemicals

Achieving carbon neutrality targets by 2050 is widely recognised as the most formidable challenge globally, whilst simultaneously a key opportunity to build a greener future for the next generations. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr X Zhang, Dr L Lue
 30 April 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Recycling and upcycling of End-of-life PHA-based 3D/4D printed materials

One of the most urgent global challenges is the need for environmentally and economically sustainable bio-derived composites and plastics within the conceptual framework of the circular economy. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr X Zhang, Dr K Johnston, Dr S Lyth
 30 April 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Accelerating the discovery of the next generation of polymers for membrane protein extraction

Aston Institute for Membrane Excellence. At Aston Institute for Membrane Excellence (AIME), we are passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion and are dedicated to cultivating a diverse cohort of PhD researchers from a range of academic backgrounds. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Parkinson, Dr A Rothnie
 7 April 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Knee Joint-on-a-Chip: A Platform for Studying Cartilage Mechanotransduction and Immune Interactions

Unlocking the Future of Joint Health with Cutting-Edge “Cartilage-on-a-Chip” Technology. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Ferreira-Duarte
 31 March 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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