carbon dioxide PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

We have 55 carbon dioxide PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

Membranes for carbon dioxide conversion for environmental and space exploration applications

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

The conversion of carbon dioxide to useful products is essential not only on Earth for reaching net zero targets, but also for space exploration and future planet colonisation. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Neagu, Dr V Inglezakis

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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PhD project: Hydrogen and carbon dioxide storage and transport for net-zero industrial clusters

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Research Group: CDT in Green Industrial Futures

This project focuses on establishing reliable, cost-effective, large hydrogen or carbon dioxide storage and distribution hubs. In collaboration with industrial partners, we aim to identify and reduce the hurdles for geological storage of hydrogen and carbon dioxide. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Maroto-Valer

27 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Sustainable Alternative Routes to Chemicals and Fuels from Carbon Dioxide

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

The global climate emergency presents pressing challenges around identifying sustainable routes to fuels and chemicals, the production of which currently relies on fossil and other unsustainable resources. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J McGregor

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Valorisation of wet biomass wastes with carbon dioxide for sustainable fuel productions

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

The global wet organic waste production increases over years. It is recognised that the development of alternative, cleaner sources of fuels from wet biomass waste can help to secure energy sources and address environmental challenges. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Li, Dr L Lue

Year round applications PhD Research Project Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

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EPSRC supported EngD. Advancing modular computational fluid modelling techniques to aid the rapid development and scale-up of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies

University of Birmingham School of Chemical Engineering

In a world facing climate crisis, it is vital to develop new ways to mitigate climate change. This project, funded by Origen Carbon Solutions, focuses on the modelling and optimisation of innovative Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and Direct Air Capture (DAC) technologies. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Windows-Yule

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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A Novel Gas/Liquid contactor for Direct Air Capture and industrial CO2 capture technologies

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) consists of a series of essential climate change mitigation technologies used to achieve the carbon neutrality of the Paris Climate Change agreement. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Lucquiaud, Dr A Samson, Prof J Gibbins

1 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Impacts of environmental climate change on plant and ecosystem carbon and nutrient cycling, and biodiversity

University of Sheffield School of Biosciences

Climate change is one of the greatest threats to biodiversity and ecosystem functioning. Read more

Supervisor: Prof G Phoenix

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Techno‐Economic Impact of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)

University of Bradford Faculty of Engineering & Digital Technologies

Research Group: Mechanical and Process Engineering

The reduction of emissions of greenhouse gases is agreed in November 2016 in the Paris international agreement (IEA Dec. 2016). The agreement is expected to create a transformative change in the energy sector to combat climate change. Read more

Supervisor: Dr N Rahmanian

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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CDT-QTE: Quantum optimal control of quadrupolar nuclei for solid state magnetic resonance

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Dr Marina Carravetta, Prof Ilya Kuprov, Dr Matt Potter. Project description This project is part of the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Quantum Technology Engineering at the University of Southampton. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Carravetta

31 August 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Lanthanide(II) Hydrides for Nitrogen Fixation and Ammonia Production

Victoria University of Wellington School of Chemical and Physical Sciences

Research summary. When we think of fossil fuel products we often think of petrol, oils, and plastics. But do you think about kai? Half of global food production currently relies on ammonia fertilisers made from fossil fuels. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Anker

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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PhD Studentship in Chemistry for Catalytic CO2 Utilisation

University of Cambridge Department of Chemistry

A PhD studentship is available at the University of Cambridge, starting in October 2025 under the supervision of Professor Erwin Reisner in the Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry. Read more

Supervisor: Prof E Reisner

29 November 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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High-throughput exploration of multicomponent metal organic frameworks (MOFs)

University of Liverpool Department of Chemistry

New porous materials are important for advances in key technologies such as carbon dioxide sequestration and storage or catalysts for clean manufacturing. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M J Rosseinsky, Dr A Katsoulidis

31 December 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Electro-catalysis over 2D Materials

University of Salford School of Science, Engineering and Environment

Information on this PhD research area can be found further down this page under the details about the Widening Participation Scholarship given immediately below. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Arrigo

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Sustainable waste-to-chemicals strategies to promote circular economy.

Aberdeen University School of Engineering

These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more

Supervisors: Dr W Afzal, Dr I Graca

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Computational Fluid Dynamics modelling of free surface flows over packing materials in a CO2 absorber

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Power generation from fossil fuels still plays a central role in meeting our energy demand today and for the foreseeable future. They are at present the largest stationary sources of carbon dioxide emission. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Pourkashanian, Prof L Ma, Prof K Hughes, Prof D Ingham

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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We have 55 carbon dioxide PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

carbon dioxide PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

We have 55 carbon dioxide PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

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