Energetic materials are compounds that have a large amount of stored chemical energy with-in them. By their nature, they need to be prepared, stored and handled very carefully. None-theless they have a range of important applications, such as propellants and explosives. In order to safely prepare new classes of energetic materials, this project will use modern syn-thetic techniques, such as flow chemistry, coupled with contemporary technologies, e.g. 3D printing of reactors, to provide new routes to such materials. In addition, the project will also incorporate the safe characterisation of the materials by employing on-line analytical tech-niques. This will allow us to automate the preparation of a range of new materials to explore their material properties. The student will gain skills in reaction and reactor design as well as automation and characterisation protocols. They will work as part of a wider team in the area of energetic materials.
Supervisors
Primary Supervisor: Professor Steve Christie
Tel: +44 (0)1509 222587
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Secondary Supervisor: Dr George Weaver
Tel: +44 (0)1509 22 584
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Entry requirements for United Kingdom
Applicants should have, or expect to achieve, at least a 2:1 Honours degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry.
English language requirements
Applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements. Further details are available on the International website.
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How to apply
All applications should be made online. Under programme name, select Chemistry. Please quote the advertised reference number: SCI23-SC in your application.
To avoid delays in processing your application, please ensure that you submit the minimum supporting documents. See studentship assessment criteria.
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