Chemistry (fossil) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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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Photocatalysis for Energy Applications

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

The energy production has become a growing concern in recent times with over 80% of the global energy consumption relying on the use of fossil fuels. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Vernuccio, Dr N Martsinovich

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

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Designing the properties of renewable plastics

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

The world relies on the availability of cheap and plentiful plastics, which can have a wide range of functionalities and applications. Read more

Supervisors: Dr P Mulheran, Dr K Johnston

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

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Hydrothermal Processing of Biomass and Organic Waste to Produce Fuel and Value-added Products

University of Bradford Faculty of Engineering & Digital Technologies

In the past decades, an excessive use of fossil fuels due to the steady increase in World’s energy demand had a significant impact on the environment. Read more

Supervisors: Dr P Arcelus Arrillaga, Dr Y John

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

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PhD in Chemistry: Computational design of new heterogeneous catalysts to support net zero: conversion of CO2 to methanol

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Chemistry

Computational design of new heterogeneous catalysts to support net zero. conversion of CO2 to methanol . PhD Supervisor. Dr. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Logsdail

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

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Sustainable Alternative Routes to Chemicals and Fuels via Black Soldier Fly Larvae

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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Sustainable Alternative Routes to Chemicals and Fuels via Catalytic Hydrogenation

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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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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Removing the hydration bottleneck from integrated alkaline CO2 capture and electrochemical conversion

The University of Manchester Department of Chemistry

Humanity’s demand for fuels and chemicals is rapidly increasing, driven by a growing population and global demands for an improved quality of life. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Cobb, Dr S Filip

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

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Understanding nanoparticle hydrogen fuel cell catalysts using electron microscopy

UNSW Sydney School of Chemistry

About the Project. Project Description. Solving the worlds energy crisis is the most pressing need for humanity as we move away from globally harming and unsustainable fossil fuels for energy production. Read more

Supervisor: Prof RT Tilley

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

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Responsive biomaterials based on biogenic resources

Freiberg University of Mining and Technology Department of Material Science and Technology

About the stegbauerlab. The mission of the stegbauerlab at the Biogenic Engieering Materials group at TU Bergakademie Freiberg is to transform. Read more

Supervisor: Prof L Stegbauer

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

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Material investigation of living biogenic hydrogels towards artificial biofilms

Freiberg University of Mining and Technology Department of Material Science and Technology

About the stegbauerlab. The mission of the stegbauerlab at the Biogenic Engineering Materials group at TU Bergakademie Freiberg is to transform materials and the environment by emulating the way nature builds. Read more

Supervisor: Prof L Stegbauer

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

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Conversion-type cathodes for battery-powered aviation

University of Birmingham Institute of Metabolism and Systems Research

A PhD position is available to study battery materials and interfaces within the School of Metallurgy and Materials at the University of Birmingham. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D S Spencer-Jolly

13 May 2024 PhD Research Project Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

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Sustainable bio-hydrogen production via engineered microbial metabolism (4-year fully funded PhD studentship with Dstl)

University of Edinburgh School of Biological Sciences

Research Group: Institute of Quantitative Biology, Biochemistry and Biotechnology

Background and the project. In 2022, carbon emissions from the chemical industry peaked at 935 M ton, making this industry the third largest sector by emissions and responsible for 2.5% of total greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Wallace

22 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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ENZACT: Decarbonising the surfactant and functional polymer value chains by enzymatic processes

Keele University Faculty of Natural Sciences

ENZACT. Decarbonising the Surfactant and Functional Polymer Value Chains by Enzymatic Processes. BBSRC Bioscience Prosperity Partnership with aligned mini-CDT. Read more

Supervisors: Dr G J Miller, Dr S Cosgrove

22 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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We have 36 Chemistry (fossil) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Chemistry (fossil) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 36 Chemistry (fossil) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Lanthanide(II) Hydrides for Nitrogen Fixation and Ammonia Production

Photocatalysis for Energy Applications

Designing the properties of renewable plastics

Hydrothermal Processing of Biomass and Organic Waste to Produce Fuel and Value-added Products

PhD in Chemistry: Computational design of new heterogeneous catalysts to support net zero: conversion of CO2 to methanol

Sustainable Alternative Routes to Chemicals and Fuels via Black Soldier Fly Larvae

Sustainable Alternative Routes to Chemicals and Fuels via Catalytic Hydrogenation

Sustainable Alternative Routes to Chemicals and Fuels from Carbon Dioxide

Removing the hydration bottleneck from integrated alkaline CO2 capture and electrochemical conversion

Understanding nanoparticle hydrogen fuel cell catalysts using electron microscopy

Responsive biomaterials based on biogenic resources

Material investigation of living biogenic hydrogels towards artificial biofilms

Conversion-type cathodes for battery-powered aviation

Sustainable bio-hydrogen production via engineered microbial metabolism (4-year fully funded PhD studentship with Dstl)

ENZACT: Decarbonising the surfactant and functional polymer value chains by enzymatic processes

We have 36 Chemistry (fossil) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Chemistry (fossil) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 36 Chemistry (fossil) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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