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Applications open: 15/04/2024
Applications close: 1/06/2024
About this scholarship
This research-oriented PhD program focuses on the development of innovative adsorbents tailored for gas mixture separation, particularly targeting direct air capture (DAC). In response to escalating environmental concerns and the imperative for decarbonization across all sectors of the economy, the demand for carbon dioxide (CO2) capture has witnessed significant growth over the past decade. DAC emerges as a pivotal carbon-negative technology capable of directly extracting CO2 from the ambient air, uniquely reducing atmospheric CO2 concentrations. Diverging from CO2 capture at point source emissions, where CO2 concentrations are notably higher, DAC confronts the challenge of capturing CO2 from air characterized by a low concentration (420 ppm), necessitating highly efficient absorbent materials.
This project aims to pioneer effective absorbents for CO2 capture from the atmosphere. Central to this endeavour is the enhancement of gas separation performance in cyclic gas adsorption/desorption processes, achieved through the design and development of 3D-printed structured adsorbents. The envisioned 3D-printed monoliths are engineered to mitigate pressure drops, enhance heat and mass transfer properties, reduce void fractions, and bolster mechanical strength within fixed-bed adsorption processes, contrasting with conventional pellets or granular adsorbents. These materials will undergo meticulous preparation, followed by comprehensive characterization and rigorous testing in prototype test facilities dedicated to gas separation. The trajectory of this technology advancement is oriented towards scaling up to realize multi-kg testbeds.
The PhD candidate will work with Dr Arash Arami-Niya. The candidate ideally is expected to have knowledge of gas separation, development and characterization of nanoporous materials.
- Future Students
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Faculty of Science & Engineering
- Western Australian School of Mines (WASM)
- Higher Degree by Research
- Australian Citizen
- Australian Permanent Resident
- New Zealand Citizen
- Merit Based
- The successful candidate will receive a stipend of $55,000 per annum (tax-free), indexed annually.
- The duration of the award shall be for three years with a possible extension of up to six months (maximum), assessed on a case-by-case basis.
- In addition, this scholarship will include a tuition fee offset support for a successful international candidate.
Scholarship Details
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The successful candidate must enrol into a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program (full-time study mode).
The successful candidate must meet the minimum academic entry requirement for admission into the Doctor of Philosophy program https://research.curtin.edu.au/postgraduate/ including the English proficiency levels set by Curtin University.
Candidates should have:
- Bachelor (First Class Honors) and preferably Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, or equivalent degree.
- Language requirement (IELTS, Overall 6.5, Speaking, Writing, Reading and Listening 6.5 or TOEFL, Overall 79, Reading, 13, Listening 13, Speaking 18, Writing 21).
Students with the below skills are encouraged to apply:
- A background in materials science, characterisation of porous materials, Gas separation and storage, etc.
- Previous research experience and publications.
Application process
Please send your expression of interest with your CV, publication list, academic transcripts, and English score to Name: Dr Arash Arami-Niya, email [email protected]
Enrolment Requirements
The successful candidate must enrol full-time into the PhD program at Curtin University and meet their Milestones 1, 2 and 3 requirements.
Changes to Enrolment
The successful candidate must enrol full-time into the PhD program at Curtin University and meet their Milestones 1, 2 and 3 requirements.
Enquiries
For further information please contact:
Dr Arash Arami-Niya
T: (08) 9266 5482
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