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PhD in Chemistry - Green and Sustainable Chemistry

PhD in Chemistry - Green and Sustainable Chemistry

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Full time | Heslington Campus | 3 years | JUL-26

Study mode

Full time

Duration

3 years

Start date

JUL-26

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

Subject areas

Sustainability Industrial Chemistry Chemistry Industrial Design And Technology

Course Summary

We promote the development and implementation of green and sustainable chemistry into new products and processes.Our research examines the processing of biomass and extraction of chemicals. We're also concerned with developing synthetic routes to organic and inorganic chemicals and materials starting from renewable resources while avoiding the use of endangered elements and feedstocks.A particular focus is on the use of waste biomass and/or carbon dioxide as sustainable feedstocks. We use key enabling technologies, including catalysis, flow chemistry, and microwave heating to develop energy, mass and time-efficient processes. Specific research areas include:green and sustainable solventsmicrowave enhanced biomass processingCO2 utilisationdevelopment and applications of bio-derived mesoporous carbonssynthesis of sustainable polymers.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£5,006

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£29,900

Entry requirements

Good first degree in a relevant subject