Turn Waste into Value: Electrochemical Upcycling of Polymers
Supervisor: Dr Bernhard Schmidt
School: Chemistry
Description:
Are you curious about how we can turn pollutants into valuable chemicals and produce clean hydrogen at the same time? Join us on a cutting-edge project using advanced PEM electrolysers to break down persistent polymers found in wastewater. We are looking for candidates to be part of an ambitious effort to convert waste into platform chemicals with real industrial value, contributing to the circular economy and green energy production. This internship will give you hands-on experience with electrochemical systems, analytical techniques, and lab-scale flow setups. The internship offers hands-on lab work, and the chance to learn how academic research connects to environmental and industrial needs. Suitable for students in chemistry who are comfortable working independently in the lab and keen to develop practical skills in sustainable technologies and electrochemical systems