New heterogeneous catalysts for water disinfection

The project will study the use of gold and gold palladium alloy catalysts for the generation of hydrogen peroxide in water for disinfection. The project will build upon previous studies that have identified a new catalytic route for water disinfection. The science involves the preparation and characterisation using advanced spectroscopy and microscopy of gold containing alloy catalysts and studying their activity for the generation of hydrogen peroxide and reactive oxygen species in water.

Supervisors

Professor Graham Hutchings - People - Cardiff University

Professor Sir Richard Catlow - People - Cardiff University

Academic criteria

Candidates should hold or expect to gain a first class degree or a good 2.1 and/or an appropriate Master’s level qualification (or their equivalent). 

Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate proficiency in the English language (IELTS 6.5 or equivalent). Learn more about our English language requirements for postgraduate students.

The application deadline for this post is Friday 3rd December 2021, with a start date of 4th January 2022. We reserve the right to close applications as soon as sufficient applications have been received.

To apply please complete an online application via our website, stating your supervisor’s name(s).