Postgraduate Research Studentship in Chemical and Physical Enhancement of Carbonation of Waste Materials, UK Newest Scholarship 2011

Postgraduate Research Studentship in Chemical and Physical Enhancement of Carbonation of Waste Materials, UK Newest Scholarship 2011

October 10, 2011 by info
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Postgraduate Research Studentship in Chemical and Physical Enhancement of Carbonation of Waste Materials at the University of Greenwich, UK



Eligibility:
-1st Class or Upper 2nd class Honours Bachelors Degree or Masters degree (UK or UK equivalent) in a relevant discipline
-Previous experience of undertaking research
-For those whose first language is not English, a language proficiency score of at least IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 600 (internet equivalent 100) unless the degree above was taught in English and obtained in a majority English speaking country
-Understands the fundamental differences between a taught degree degree in terms of approach and personal discipline/motivation
-Able to, under guidance, complete independent work successfully



This project is concerned with the reaction of mineral systems with CO2 as a means of sequestrating anthropogenic emissions of carbon. In the context of waste technology, the accelerated carbonation of thermal (and other) residues is a viable means to divert hazardous waste from landfill through the production of engineering materials. However the carbonation reaction (at normal temperatures and pressures) is limited by kinetic constraints linked to the diffusion and ionisation of CO2 in aqueous media. The unique approach adopted by our group involves low water/solid (w/s) systems at STP, and the commercial potential of this approach for the treatment of waste is being realised. However, for the future development and wider application of carbonation in a ‘low’ technology, low cost approach, there is a need to investigate ways of improving the efficiency of the carbonation of waste.



How to Apply: Online



Scholarship Application Deadline: 14 October 2011

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