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Microkinetic modelling of catalytic processes

In our projects, in this area we employ quantum chemistry, molecular dynamics, laboratory experiment and kinetic modelling to produce fundamental, validated mechanisms. We employ th more...

Supervisor(s): Montoya, Alejandro (Dr)

Biologically templated nanomaterials

This project involves the use of biological materials as templates to produce promising materials for high temperature or pressure applications. more...

Supervisor(s): Harris, Andrew (Professor)

Mimicking the Stenocara beetle hydrophilic/hydrophobic surfaces

The Stenocara beetle (a native of the Namibian desert in Africa) has a unique external surface comprised of hydrophilic/hydrophobic regions which act as a water capture device. The more...

Supervisor(s): Harris, Andrew (Professor)

Interaction buckling of stainless steel structural members

The focus of this project is on thin-walled prismatic stainless steel structural members failing by interaction of local and overall buckling. more...

Supervisor(s): Rasmussen, Kim (Professor)

Catalytic micro-combustion

In this project, we study the microkinetics of methane/natural gas oxidation over catalysts using quantum chemistry, molecular dynamics, laboratory experiment and kinetic modelling. more...

Supervisor(s): Montoya, Alejandro (Dr)

Fuels and chemicals from biomass

This research involves investigating the production of fuels and chemicals from biomass through novel processing routes that have minimal environmental impact. more...

Supervisor(s): Montoya, Alejandro (Dr), Harris, Andrew (Professor)

Designing tailored nanomaterials for CO2 capture

In this project we will develop a porous coating for our novel nano-structured CaO sorbent which will prevent abrasion of the particles inside the fluidised bed reactor, and th more...

Supervisor(s): Harris, Andrew (Professor)

Development of advanced materials for porous burner reactors

The project will involve; materials development, laboratory scale batch preparation and testing (both in the porous burner, and using advanced analytical techniques), managing the p more...

Supervisor(s): Harris, Andrew (Professor)

Novel, nanoporous silicon carbide nanomaterials

This project involves the preparation, characterisation and comparison of porous, silicon carbide films utilising various polymeric precursors and techniques. more...

Supervisor(s): Harris, Andrew (Professor)

In-situ transmission electron microscopy nanoindentation investigation of the deformation behaviour of metallic amorphous/crystalline composites

This project aims to apply the in-situ TEM nanoindentation technique to understand external force induced interaction between crystalline phases and the amorphous matrix. more...

Supervisor(s): Liao, Xiaozhou (Professor)