{"id":1309,"date":"2021-07-02T08:16:49","date_gmt":"2021-07-02T08:16:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/afribary.com\/opportunities\/?p=1309"},"modified":"2021-07-02T08:16:49","modified_gmt":"2021-07-02T08:16:49","slug":"university-of-southampton-international-phd-studentship-in-laser-induced-gaphene","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/afribary.com\/opportunities\/1309\/university-of-southampton-international-phd-studentship-in-laser-induced-gaphene\/","title":{"rendered":"University of Southampton International PhD Studentship in Laser-Induced Gaphene"},"content":{"rendered":"

Opportunity: <\/strong>International PhD Studentship in Laser-Induced Gaphene<\/p>\n

Type: <\/strong>Postgraduate<\/p>\n

Value: <\/strong>\u00a315,681<\/p>\n

Location: <\/strong>UK<\/p>\n

Who Can Apply: <\/strong>UK, EU, and International Students<\/p>\n

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About The Scholarship<\/strong><\/p>\n

Graphene is known to have high specific surface area and excellent thermal\/electrical conductivity, which sees itself in applications such as wearable electronic and energy storage.\u00a0Recently a graphenic nano-materials called laser-induced graphene (LIG)\u00a0has been widely investigated due to its easy, cost-effective and scalable synthesis. LIG is produced through a one-step laser treatment of commercial polyimide (PI) film substrate under an ambient atmosphere. However, the potential of LIG for use in technological applications is limited by its weak adherence on the PI substrates. In order to realise the full potential of LIG, it is necessary to preserve the LIG flakes\u2019 connectivity and robustness. One way is to infuse it with other materials such as plastic and rubber. In this project we propose to embed LIG in fibre-reinforced composites as smart sensors for health monitoring. The excellent thermal and electrical conductivity of LIG offers an extremely versatile and wide-range sensing platform which can be exploited to provide information on the stress state or health conditions of a composite structure. The work will be primarily experimental, with the following work packages: (1) optimisation of the sensitivity of LIG\u2019s properties to external environment, (2) integration of LIG in fibre-reinforced composites, and (3) testing and validation of the sensing system at the composite component level.<\/p>\n

The University of Southampton is a member of the Russell Group and ranked in the world\u2019s top 100 universities. You will have a unique multicultural split-campus experience to carry out doctoral research in smart\/multifunctional composite materials and sensors. The PhD project will be based mainly in the University of Southampton Malaysia Campus, but you will spend a year in the Southampton UK campus.\u00a0<\/span>The funding available is competitive and will only be awarded to an outstanding applicant. As part of the selection process, the strength of the whole application is taken into account, including academic qualifications, personal statement, CV and references.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n