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Glasgow
United Kingdom
Applied Mathematics
Chemical Engineering
Chemical Physics
Computational Chemistry
Mathematical Modelling
Nanotechnology
Quantum Mechanics
Theoretical Physics
Thermodynamics
About the Project
Electron transfer between molecules in solution and a surface (e.g., a metallic electrode or semiconducting substrate) occurs in a wide variety of important areas, including catalysis, corrosion, electrodeposition, photochemistry, etc. The ability to model the electron transfer in these systems is fundamental for the design of practical processes, such as electroplating, fuel cells, catalytic reactors, to name a few. Ions located near a charged surface will lead to the formation of an electric double layer (EDL), which plays significant role in determining the equilibrium and kinetics of electron transfer. In recent years, tremendous advances have been made in the understanding of the EDL, in particular, the influence of charge correlations, which has led to intuitively surprising results, such as like-charge attraction or overcharging, that have been experimentally validated. Despite its importance, current models of electron transfer in solutions still use an overly simplistic description of the EDL.
This work will combine recent theories for the influence of charge correlations on the structure of the electric double layer with a simple quantum description of charge transfer to to develop a new model for electrochemical reactions. This will be used to model corrosion in order to develop strategies for its prevention.
In addition to undertaking cutting edge research, students are also registered for the Postgraduate Certificate in Researcher Development (PGCert), which is a supplementary qualification that develops a student’s skills, networks and career prospects.
Information about the host department can be found by visiting:
www.strath.ac.uk/engineering/chemicalprocessengineering/
www.strath.ac.uk/courses/research/chemicalprocessengineering/
Funding Notes
This PhD project is initially offered on a self-funding basis. It is open to applicants with their own funding, or those applying to funding sources. However, excellent candidates will be eligible to be considered for a University scholarship.
Students applying should have (or expect to achieve) a minimum 2.1 undergraduate degree in a relevant engineering/science discipline, and be highly motivated to undertake multidisciplinary research.
Students applying should have (or expect to achieve) a minimum 2.1 undergraduate degree in a relevant engineering/science discipline, and be highly motivated to undertake multidisciplinary research.
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