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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, New Zealand'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 New Zealand, 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.