Smart, safe, scalable, & sustainable synthesis of MXenes - nanomaterials for the transition to net-zero
Smart, safe, scalable, & sustainable synthesis of MXenes - nanomaterials for the transition to net-zero
About the Project MXenes are a promising new family of nanomaterials. They have unique properties and show great promise in many applications fundamental to the net-zero transition (e.g. gas storage, … Read More Read More
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Nanoporous silica memristor for next generation of neuromorphic computing and AI
Nanoporous silica memristor for next generation of neuromorphic computing and AI
About the Project This project will develop a novel memristor device using nanoporous materials for the new generation of time and power efficient neuromorphic computing and AI. The exponential growth … Read More Read More
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High-power fibre lasers for visible wavelengths
High-power fibre lasers for visible wavelengths
About the Project Closing date: 31st December 2025 This PhD project aims to investigate a route to high-power visible sources through cladding pumping of RE-doped silica fibres using GaN-LDs. Visible … Read More Read More
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[FSE Bicentenary PhD] Conversion of Methane to Value-Added Chemicals and Fuels over Metal-Organic Framework Catalysts
[FSE Bicentenary PhD] Conversion of Methane to Value-Added Chemicals and Fuels over Metal-Organic Framework Catalysts
About the Project Methane is an abundant energy source, but it is a very active greenhouse gas (84 times more potent than CO2). State-of-the-art industrial CH4 conversion is based upon … Read More Read More
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[FSE Bicentenary PhD] Correlating adsorption dynamics with heterogeneous catalyst activity using variable temperature in situ high-resolution solid-state NMR
[FSE Bicentenary PhD] Correlating adsorption dynamics with heterogeneous catalyst activity using variable temperature in situ high-resolution solid-state NMR
About the Project More efficient catalytic processes, requiring less energy, and converting natural “waste” such as carbon dioxide and methanol as well as synthetic plastic waste to value-added products is … Read More Read More
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Quantum Materials Physics and Machine Learning
Quantum Materials Physics and Machine Learning
About the Project Overview: A competitively funded PhD UK studentship is available in materials physics, focusing on computational quantum mechanics to discover and understand novel materials for critical applications such … Read More Read More
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Discovery of new inorganic materials for net zero applications
Discovery of new inorganic materials for net zero applications
About the Project The experimental discovery of new inorganic materials shows us how crystal structure and chemical composition control physical and chemical properties. It is therefore critical for our ability … Read More Read More
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PhD in Chemistry: Sustainable Catalysis Using Non-Metals
PhD in Chemistry: Sustainable Catalysis Using Non-Metals
About the Project This research program will illustrate new design strategies to synthesise ambiphilic molecules that contain both electrophilic (Lewis acidic) and nucleophilic (Lewis basic) sites that may be employed … Read More Read More
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PhD in Chemistry: Enhancing organic room-temperature phosphorescence through supramolecular approaches
PhD in Chemistry: Enhancing organic room-temperature phosphorescence through supramolecular approaches
About the Project Dr Yi-Lin Wu - People - Cardiff University is looking for a PhD student to work on the research project “Enhancing organic room-temperature phosphorescence through supramolecular approaches.” … Read More Read More
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PhD in Chemistry: Computational design of new heterogeneous catalysts to support net zero: conversion of CO2 to methanol
PhD in Chemistry: Computational design of new heterogeneous catalysts to support net zero: conversion of CO2 to methanol
About the Project Computational design of new heterogeneous catalysts to support net zero: conversion of CO2 to methanol PhD Supervisor: Dr. Andrew J. Logsdail http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/people/view/481607-logsdail-andrew Background: Reducing CO2 emissions is … Read More Read More
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