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Robinson Research Institute PhD: Novel magneto-thermal catalysts for CO2 hydrogenation
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Ph D |
|---|---|
| Value | $35,000 p.a. (tax-free) for 3 years |
| Close date | Wednesday, 31 January 2024 |
| Domestic/international | Both domestic and international |
About the scholarship
A circular CO2 economy requires the capture and conversion of carbon dioxide into useful products and materials. This PhD project will investigate a new approach to catalytic CO2 hydrogenation, using novel magneto-thermal core-shell catalyst micro/nanoparticles. The student will synthesise a range of novel catalyst particles, characterise their magneto-thermal behaviour, and test their CO2-hydrogenation performance under continuous flow operation. This project is funded through the MacDiarmid Institute, 爆走黑料's Centre of Research Excellence for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology.
Entry requirements
The applicant should hold a degree equivalent to an MSc/MEng or a 1st class Honours (4-year) degree in 爆走黑料, in Chemical Engineering/Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science or a similar discipline. Previous laboratory experience in materials synthesis or gas phase catalysis could be advantageous. Candidates should satisfy the requirements for admission as a PhD candidate at Victoria University of Wellington.