Environmental Sciences (materials chemistry) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 24 Environmental Sciences (materials chemistry) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Next-Generation Low-Carbon Cement Wasteforms for Safe Disposal of Radioactive Waste

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

In the UK, over 150,000m3 of radioactive waste (enough to fill 60 Olympic size swimming pools) has been produced to date. Most of this radioactive waste needs conditioning by encapsulating it in cement to prevent release to the biosphere. Read more

Supervisors: Dr B Walkley, Dr S Farris

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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PhD Scholarship in Materials Science or Chemical Engineering for the Development of Novel Controlled-Release Fertilisers and Manufacturing Processes

Victoria University of Wellington School of Chemical and Physical Sciences

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Supervisor: Prof J Johnston

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

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Radionuclide fate in on-site disposal of activation product contaminated wastes

The University of Manchester Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences

A fully-funded PhD studentship is available to a chemistry or closely related disciplines graduate with interests in environmental chemistry and radioactive waste challenges. Read more

Supervisors: Dr V Coker, Prof K Morris, Prof S Shaw, Prof J Lloyd

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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PhD studentship in in situ imaging and diffraction of dual-phase zeolite composites for nuclear waste remediation.

University of Birmingham School of Chemistry

Applications are sought for a PhD project under the supervision of Dr Phoebe Allan at the University of Birmingham, Dr Sharif Ahmed and Dr Joe Hriljac at Diamond Light Source, and Dr Tom Carey at the National Nuclear Laboratory. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Allan

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Investigating environmental redox chemistry of uranium and other key radionuclides using novel electrochemical techniques

The University of Manchester Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences

A fully-funded PhD studentship is available to a chemistry or related discipline graduate with interests in environmental radioactivity. Read more

Supervisors: Prof K Morris, Dr T Neill

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Mechanochemical Preparation of Biodegradable Pharmaceuticals

University of Birmingham School of Chemistry

Twin-screw extrusion (TSE) has been demonstrated as an excellent means of industrialising mechanochemistry (instigation of a chemical reaction by mechanical energy, in the absence of solvents), overcoming the barriers involved in batch processing (such as ball milling) such as scalability and reaction temperature control. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D C Crawford

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Towards a better understanding of indoor air quality in the home

University of York Department of Chemistry

The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently stated that exposure to indoor and outdoor air pollution was one of the greatest risks to human health, and that improving air quality was necessary to reduce the global incidence and impact of diseases such as lung cancer, stroke, and asthma. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M S Shaw, Prof N Carslaw, Prof A C Lewis

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

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Binks Institute for Sustainability: Low carbon cement using hydrothermal manufacturing techniques

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

The production of Portland cement is a significant source of carbon dioxide emissions – around 1500 million tonnes per year in 2019. Read more

Supervisors: Dr T Dyer, Dr A Wijewardane

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Sustainable recycling of end-of-life electric vehicle batteries

University of Adelaide School of Chemical Engineering

Project: The age of the electric car is all but upon us. Billions of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are reaching their lifetime along with the widespread application of electric vehicles. Read more

Supervisors: Dr JM Mao, Prof ZG Guo

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

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Blue Spaces in Urban Places: Lipidomics Underpinning Community Empowerment

Sheffield Hallam University Biomolecular Sciences Research Centre

The Industry and Innovation Research Institute (I2Ri) draws on talents, expertise and facilities across Sheffield Hallam University. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Schwartz-Narbonne, Dr ML Lacey, Dr R Sharpe

10 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Electrolyte design and engineering for next-generation batteries

University of Adelaide School of Chemical Engineering

Project. Advances in the rechargeable batteries for storage of electrical energy have always been the driving force for the improvement of our society, from communications to transportation and electricity delivery. Read more

Supervisors: Dr JM Mao, Prof ZG Guo

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

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Investigating the effect of plastics recycling on nanoplastic production in packaging applications

The University of Manchester Department of Materials

Nanoplastics, defined as plastic particles measuring less than 1000 nanometres, have emerged as a significant concern due to their ability to infiltrate ecosystems, posing potential risks to the environment. Read more

Supervisor: Dr T McDonald

25 August 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Mechanochemical separation of hydrogen isotopes

University of Strathclyde Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering

This PhD project will build on pilot experiments conducted at Strathclyde to develop a new technology that uses mechanochemical reactions to separate hydrogen isotopes. Read more

Supervisors: Prof R Lunn, Dr M Stillings

26 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Combined grouting and mechanochemical treatment for safe asbestos decommissioning and disposal

University of Strathclyde Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering

The overarching aim of this project is to provide a safe decommissioning strategy for Asbestos-containing materials (ACMs). ACMs are present in many legacy nuclear structures (e.g. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Stillings, Prof R Lunn

26 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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A systems approach to plastic waste valorisation

Brunel University London Chemical Engineering

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Supervisor: Dr K Ng

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

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We have 24 Environmental Sciences (materials chemistry) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Environmental Sciences (materials chemistry) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 24 Environmental Sciences (materials chemistry) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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