Development of efficient & scalable ultrasound-assisted solidification technologies for metal alloys Sep 1, 2014 - Nov 21, 2017
This proposal is timely addressing the urgent need of the metal materials and manufacture industry to search and adopt next-generation, step-change technologies to manufacture primary ingots or shaped components with improved mechanical properties, l...
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Experimental study of novel melt-processing methods for recycled aluminium alloys Feb 1, 2016 - Aug 1, 2019
Proposal Summary: The proposal is for a 3.5 year PhD studentship jointly funded by DLS and the University of Hull. The project will study the fundamentals of separation and neutralisation of multiple impurity elements in recycled aluminium materials...
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A new framework for computational biomechanical models and 3RS in musculoskeletal research Jan 1, 2019 - May 31, 2023
The primary purpose of this study is to develop a new framework for understanding the validity of computational models of soft and hard tissue biomechanics and physiology. We will develop biologically validated biomechanical models of rabbit mastica...
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Sustainable and industrially scalable ultrasonic liquid phase exfoliation technologies for manufacturing 2D advanced functional materials Oct 1, 2018 - Dec 31, 2022
This project will clarify and establish the fundamental mechanisms of ultrasonic cavitation and streaming in the exfoliation of graphene and other 2D materials at the nanoscale. The outcomes will be the guidelines, protocols, and optimised parameters...
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Functional Morphology and the Biomechanics of Feeding in Squirrels Sep 1, 2020 - Aug 31, 2023
INTEGRATE: Integrating seasoNal Thermal storagE with multiple enerGy souRces to decArbonise Thermal Energy Oct 1, 2020 - Sep 30, 2024
This project evaluates the potential of Seasonal Thermal Energy Storage (STES) systems to facilitate the decarbonisation of heating and cooling while at the same time providing flexibility services for the future net-zero energy system.
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A Versatile PCM Energy Storage System For Building Applications Sep 1, 2020 - Mar 31, 2024
In the UK, heating and hot water for buildings make up 40% of energy use and 20% of greenhouse gas emissions. These emissions must be reduced by over 20% by 2030, with a nearly complete decarbonisation by 2050, as part of the legally binding targets...
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FREECOOL+ - Adapting Passive Ventilation and Zero-Energy Cooling for Sub-Saharan Africa Oct 1, 2021 - Sep 30, 2023
Free Running Buildings Limited targets the first cost-effective high-performance passive ventilation system with heat recovery, with the aim of radically reducing the energy, carbon dioxide and cost-burden of achieving legislative requirements for in...
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FREEHEAT: Revolutionising the viability of natural ventilation through heat recovery Sep 1, 2020 - Dec 31, 2021
Free Running Buildings Limited targets the first cost-effective high-performance passive ventilation system with heat recovery, radically reducing the energy, carbon dioxide and cost-burden of achieving legislative requirements for indoor-air-quality...
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Hydrogen Production with Carbon Capture Feb 1, 2021 - Jan 31, 2024
ICED: Integrated Cryogenic separation for CO2 Emissions Decrease Sep 1, 2020 - Nov 30, 2021
Achieving net zero emissions as set by the UK government will need more than ever the exploitation of carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS). Carbon capture has focused on mature technologies, such as chemical absorption using amine-based sol...
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Investigation of feasible routes for clean ammonia production Jan 31, 2022 - Jan 30, 2025
Bluegen - Utilisation of biorefinery residues for blue hydrogen production Jun 1, 2022 - May 31, 2023
Towards the use of CO2 and heat from steel industry emissions to prepare new materials Jan 1, 2023 - Dec 31, 2023
Development of a Cloud Computing Based Processing Simulation System for Non-ferrous Metal Alloys May 23, 2022 - Sep 30, 2025
The project is funded by the Yun Nan Provincial Government International Collaboration fund, supporting the research and activities for developing a cloud computing-based processing simulation and modeling system for the manufacturing of non-ferrous...
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Sensing and signalling of extracellular Ca2+ in the islet of Langerhans Jan 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
Secondment in Industry May 1, 2023 - Feb 29, 2024
Development of ultrasound enabled highly efficient technologies for hydrogen production and storage Oct 1, 2023 - Mar 31, 2027
This is a fully funded international PhD Studentship with a total fund of 7,239,369 Philippine peso (~£103,780) for a duration of 3 years 7 months, i.e., from 10 September 2023 to 15 April 2027.
This PhD Studentship is awarded to Mr Kh...
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