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Dr J Carrell, Dr T Slatter, Prof R Lewis Applications accepted all year round Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Sheffield United Kingdom Applied Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Materials Science Physics

About the Project

Continuing pressure on the future supply of traditional lubricants means that research into alternatives is widespread. Bio-lubricants are often touted as a solution but the geographical requirements of cultivation realistically limit their use as a complete replacement. PhD projects in this area look at the effect of using bio-lubricants as part of a blended lubricant, and/or the use of additives (e.g. nanoparticles, ZDDP) in biolubricants, on the tribological performance of the lubricant.

Funding Notes

1st or 2:1 degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, or other Relevant Discipline.

Where will I study?

University of Sheffield

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