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Published: 03 May 2022 568 views
This PhD studentship: is an exciting opportunity to design and synthesise new supported metal catalysts for the conversion of waste CO2 to long-chain (C8-C18) alcohols. The catalysts will be derived from metal organic frameworks (MOFs), which are crystalline and porous materials consisting of metal cluster nodes joined together with organic linker molecules. Pyrolysis of these MOFs results in metal or metal oxide nanoparticles on a high surface area carbon support. Using a range of synthetic approaches and characterisation techniques, including high-throughput approaches using robotic platforms, you will explore routes to multi-metallic MOF derived catalysts and test their catalytic activity towards conversion of waste CO2 to long-chain (C8-C18) alcohols. The project will combine synthetic chemistry, advanced structural analysis (crystallography), characterisation with sorption and spectroscopic methods and testing of catalytic properties, with the opportunity to focus on one or more of these aspects during the project e.g., if your interest develops toward crystallography, that could become a central point. As well as obtaining knowledge and experience in materials synthesis and characterisation the student will develop skills in teamwork and scientific communication as the researchers within the team work closely together. The position will appeal to candidates with a strong interest in the synthesis of new materials and catalysis.
| Application Deadline | 22 Nov 2022 |
| Country to study | United Kingdom |
| School to study | University of Liverpool |
| Type | PhD |
| Sponsor | University of Liverpool |
| Gender | Men and Women |
The University of Liverpool will provide the selected PhD candidates full tuition fees and a maintenance grant at the UKRI rate, currently £15,609 per year for 2021-22, for up to 3.5 years.
To apply please visit: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/how-to-apply and click the 'Ready to apply? Apply online' button. Please ensure you quote the following reference on your application: Metal-organic framework derived catalysts for CO2 utilisation (Reference CCPR026).