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PhD in Chemistry - Green Synthesis and Catalysis for a Sustainable Future

University of York

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    University of York - Heslington Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

We promote the development and implementation of green and sustainable chemistry into new products and processes.Our research examines the processing of biomass and extraction of chemicals. We're also concerned with developing synthetic routes to organic and inorganic chemicals and materials starting from renewable resources while avoiding the use of endangered elements and feedstocks.A particular focus is on the use of waste biomass and/or carbon dioxide as sustainable feedstocks. We use key enabling technologies, including catalysis, flow chemistry, and microwave heating to develop energy, mass and time-efficient processes. Specific research areas include:green and sustainable solventsmicrowave enhanced biomass processingCO2 utilisationdevelopment and applications of bio-derived mesoporous carbonssynthesis of sustainable polymers.

Application deadline

05/09/2025

Tuition fees

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£ 29,900per year

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University information

University of York

University of York

University of York

  • University League Table

    20th

  • Campus address

    University of York - Heslington Campus, Heslington, York, York, YO10 5DD, United Kingdom

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One of only four UK universities (beside Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial) with TEF Gold for teaching and Top 10 for Research quality (Complete University Guide).
The University of York is in the top ten of the Complete University Guide league tables in an impressive 12 subject areas (Complete University Guide 2027).
Home to over 20,000 students from over 140 countries, creating an inclusive community and lifelong global network through their York for Life alumni platform.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Chemistry

    8th out of 48 2

    16th out of 70

  • Entry standards

    / Max 225
    150 66%

    18th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    85.0 85%

    20th

    11

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.29 82%

    12th

    11

  • Entry standards

    / Max 205
    135 66%

    24th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    79.0 79%

    21st

    18

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.00 75%

    65th

    28

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