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Institution: University of Nottingham
United Kingdom
Retrieved : 2018-07-26 Expired
Description :


Project description:

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are high surface area materials based on metal nodes/clusters and organic linkers. MOFs have highly tuneable structures and functionalities enabling them to be tailored towards specific applications including molecular storage and separation, catalysis, adsorbents in waste treatment, sensors, and supercapacitors. 

Microwave technology is a tremendously exciting method for MOF synthesis; it has been used to prepare MOFs and MOF-hybrids otherwise difficult to isolate or unobtainable through other synthetic routes. This PhD project will investigate the synthesis of novel MOFs (e.g. mixed metal, core-shell, and defect materials) using microwave heating (batch and continuous flow) and their structural characterisation using techniques such as X-ray diffraction. The properties of the new materials and their host/guest interactions will be investigated using gas sorption, thermal analysis, scanning electron microscopy and spectroscopies such as NMR, IR, and UV-vis.

This highly interdisciplinary project combines innovations in both synthesis and cutting edge materials characterisation to produce materials with enhanced and superior properties.

Benefits and facilities:

The work of the group is underpinned by unique experimental facilities and leading characterisation suites including X-ray diffraction, gas sorption and the Nanoscale and Microscale Research Centre (nMRC). There will also be opportunities for working with our collaborators and their facilities at the University of Manchester, Diamond and The Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (Oxfordshire).

This work is expected to be published in high impact factor scientific journals. There is opportunity to present work at premier UK and international conferences which all help to develop key skills and expertise. 

Studentship summary:

The PhD position is available from 1st October 2018 (earlier start dates will be considered).

The studentship covers both tuition fees and a tax-free student stipend at RCUK rates (£14,777 per annum for 2018/19 academic year.) 

Entry requirements:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated person with good interpersonal skills and a keen interest in research. 

The candidate must have, or expect to obtain a first-class or 2:1 degree, or a distinction or high merit at MSc level (or international equivalent) in chemistry, physics or materials science. First-hand experience in synthetic inorganic chemistry or porous materials is desirable, including familiarity with X-ray crystallography (but training will be provided).

Due to funding restrictions, this studentship is open to UK/EU candidates only.

This studentship is open until filled. Early application is strongly encouraged.

Research will be conducted under the supervision of Dr. Andrea Laybourn, Dr. Chris Dodds and Prof. Samuel Kingman at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Nottingham, UK. Applications should be made by sending a CV (including referees) and covering letter to: Andrea.Laybourn@nottingham.ac.uk clearly stating the project title in the email. Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews may also be sent to this email address.

When applying for this studentship, please include the reference number (beginning ENG) within the personal statement section of the application. This will help in ensuring your application is sent directly to the academic advertising the studentship. 

Closing Date: 07 Sep 2018
Category: Studentships





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