PhD position - EPSRC DTP - SPHERA (Sono-Photocatalysis for Hydrogen Engendering through Reactor Automation)
21 Feb 2024
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
The University of Manchester- Department
Department of Materials- Research Field
Engineering » Industrial engineering- Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)- Country
United Kingdom- Application Deadline
26 Feb 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/London)- Type of Contract
Other- Job Status
Other- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
In the 2019 Climate Action Summit, the UN Members States have committed to limit global warming to 1.5°C versus pre-industrial levels. This implies reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 80 to 95 % of the 1990 level by 2050. As a result of this ambitious global challenge, hydrogen has rapidly become a key priority worldwide: see e.g. the UK Hydrogen Strategy, the U.S. National Clean Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap, the European Green Deal, Europe’s clean energy transition and the Agenda - SRIA. In this scenario, the project SPHERA investigates an innovative, unique, and smart platform to produce green H2. The main project concept is based on combining ultrasound power with heterogeneous photocatalysis in a single process unit.
In this regard, SPHERA will explore the potential of ultrasound technologies to engender hydrogen by mechanical stimulation of water using ultrasonic waves (20–1000kHz) and to address the main critical issues of photocatalysis pathway, represented by the lack of solar sensitivity and lower efficiency, especially in terms of H2 production. To this purpose, SPHERA will study original synergistic intensification routes to design and develop a new generation of hybrid and smart sono-photocatalitic reactors characterized by the integration of ultrasonic irradiation, ultraviolet/visible radiation (UV/VIS-light) and a photocatalyst. The reactor will be driven by an electronic system with making-decision capabilities in order to control both operations and the whole process for the generation of H2.
The idea behind this approach is that such a system elaborates in real-time a number of input information obtained by the sensor network and return the most efficient H2 production procedure (switching on/off or adapting power delivered to some actuators, changing the actuation signal, switching from pulsed to continuous working mode etc.). This means developing an intelligent, automatic and fine control of the H2 production process allowing energy-saving as well. Moreover, because the large-scale diffusion of clean hydrogen production systems (green H2) is linked to the improvement of conversion efficiency and the availability of electrical power from renewable energy sources (RES), SPHERA explores the potential of the proposed technology, assisted by RES, to contribute to a virtuous cycle for the future H2 production. To achieve its goals, SPHERA will follow a multidisciplinary approach combining numerical model-based design with lab- and bench-scale experimentation to identify the optimal reactor design. The project receives support from the Institute for advanced energy technologies "Nicola Giordano" (ITAE), belonging to the National Research Council of Italy, with regard to all aspects of photocatalysis.
Requirements
- Research Field
- Engineering » Industrial engineering
- Education Level
- Bachelor Degree or equivalent
Additional Information
- Website for additional job details
https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/epsrc-dtp-sphera-sono-photocatalysis-for-…
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- The University of Manchester
- Country
- United Kingdom
- City
- Manchester
- Postal Code
- M13 9PL
- Street
- Oxford Road
- Geofield
Where to apply
- Website
https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.findaphd.com/phds/project/epsrc-dtp-sphe…
Contact
- City
Manchester- Website
https://www.materials.manchester.ac.uk/- Street
Oxford Road- Postal Code
M13 9PL
STATUS: EXPIRED
Similar Positions
-
Ph D Studentship: Photoreforming Of Biomass To Hydrogen In Sea Water , ; The University of Manchester, United Kingdom, 25 days ago
Research theme: Catalysis and Porous Materials This 3.5 year long PhD project is for UK students and EU students with settled status. The funding will cover home tuition fees and provide a tax fre...
-
Ph D Studentship: Optimising The Delivery Of Light Into Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Samples , ; The University of Manchester, United Kingdom, 7 days ago
This 4 year studentship will be funded by an EPSRC CASE conversion in partnership with Bruker UK Ltd. Tuition fes will be covered and you will receive a tax free stipend of set at the UKRI rate (£...
-
Ph D Studentship Building Enzymes With New Catalytic Functions & Design And Evolution Of Enzymes With New Catalytic Functions , ; The University of Manchester, United Kingdom, 19 days ago
Funding is available for this 3.5 year PhD programme, funded by CoEBio3 Centre of Excellence in Biocatalysis (available for UK students and overseas). Funding will cover tuition fees and a tax fre...
-
Ph D Studentship Revolutionising Construction: Harnessing Digital Transformation For Sustainable Futures , ; The University of Manchester, United Kingdom, 4 days ago
Research theme: Digitalisation for Sustainable Construction This 3.5 year project has EPSRC DTP funding. For UK students only, and EU students with settled status. Tuition fees will be covered and...
-
Ph D Studentship: Developing A Machine Learning Based Approach To 2 D And 3 D Hydride Characterisation In Zirconium Alloys , ; The University of Manchester, United Kingdom, 10 days ago
This 4 year PhD project is funded by EPSRC (funding from Materials 4.0 CDT and Rolls-Royce Submarines). The funding is for UK students only; tuition fees will be covered and you will received a st...
-
Ph D Studentship: Developing Novel Light Induced In Situ Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (Epr) Methods. , ; The University of Manchester, United Kingdom, 19 days ago
Application deadline: All year round (as long as possible) Research theme: Chemistry (Physical and Analytical Chemistry) How to apply: https://uom.link/pgr-apply-fap This studentship is funded thr...