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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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Clean energy – removing dependency on fossil fuels and improving the chemical safety case for deep geological disposal of radioactive waste

University of Strathclyde Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering

Nuclear energy is a zero emission clean energy source with one of the smallest carbon footprints which produces more electricity on less land than any other clean energy source, such as windfarms. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Hamilton

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

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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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Computational analysis of the flow through aerofoil cascades

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

One of the major global concerns is the environmental pollution from the burning of fossil fuels, and there is a growing awareness of the impact of emission from the shipping industry using fossil fuel as a power source. Read more

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

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

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Design and performance optimization of Proton exchange membrane fuel cell for aviation application

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

Commercial aviation currently accounts for approximately 2.6% of annual global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from fossil fuel combustion. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Lin

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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Waste to Energy - Torrefaction of Biomass and Organic Residues to Produce Solid Fuel

University of Bradford Faculty of Engineering & Digital Technologies

An increasing world energy demand, the depletion of conventional fossil fuel sources and a growing awareness of their environmental impacts, highlights the importance of promoting the use of alternative fuels from renewable sources. Read more

Supervisors: Dr P Arcelus Arrillaga, Dr Y John, Prof R Patel

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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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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Decarbonising the maritime transport with ammonia

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Thermal engines are inarguably the prevalent technology powering the maritime sector worldwide, predominantly with fossil fuels. Solid evidence suggests that such engines will maintain a large share of the market for decades to come. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Tingas, Dr F Kahwash

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

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The evolution of reproductive strategies from dinosaurs to modern birds

University of Bath Department of Life Sciences

This project will study dinosaurs and modern birds to examine patterns in the evolution of reproduction from 250 million years ago to the modern day. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Longrich, Prof T Szekely

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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We have 90 fossil PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

fossil PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 90 fossil PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Lanthanide(II) Hydrides for Nitrogen Fixation and Ammonia Production

Clean energy – removing dependency on fossil fuels and improving the chemical safety case for deep geological disposal of radioactive waste

Photocatalysis for Energy Applications

Computational analysis of the flow through aerofoil cascades

Design and performance optimization of Proton exchange membrane fuel cell for aviation application

Designing the properties of renewable plastics

Waste to Energy - Torrefaction of Biomass and Organic Residues to Produce Solid Fuel

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

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

Decarbonising the maritime transport with ammonia

The evolution of reproductive strategies from dinosaurs to modern birds

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

We have 90 fossil PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

fossil PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 90 fossil PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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