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A huge amount of waste is generated from different sectors every day, which requires management and final disposal. Meanwhile, fossil fuel is still the most important resource to produce important chemicals. In the circular economy, the extraction of fossil fuel should be minimized while resource recovery from waste should be maximized for...
About Zhejiang University Located in the historical and picturesque city of Hangzhou, Zhejiang University is a prestigious institution of higher education with a long history. Qiushi Academy, the predecessor of Zhejiang University, was founded in 1897 and was one of the earliest modern academies of higher learning established in China. Zhejiang...
Woven fabric composites are increasingly used in industry with the global textile composites market worth $4770 million in 2015 and estimated to reach $6597 million by 2020. They are easy to manufacture, making them cheap. Despite the popularity of these composites the key problem is the damage they accumulate during production and operation. The...
This research aims to develop an integrated process to recover nutrients and produce renewable biofuel from wastewater generated from food processing chains using microbial electrochemical system (MES). Wastewater streams from food processing contain organic substances and nutrient elements. If not treated or recovered properly, those potentially...
Solar energy is an abundant renewable resource. The conversion of solar into thermal energy is currently the most efficient way to use this resource. Concentrated Solar Power plants, which use mirrors to focus the solar energy to generate high temperatures, are however costly, and require large installations. Flat plate collectors, which today...
Laser attacks penetrating aircraft windshields at pilots are incredibly dangerous which could cause hazardous and potentially lethal distraction, posing a significant and increasing threat in aviation safety. The Department for Transport estimates there are around 1,500 laser attacks on aircraft per year in the UK, while last year through October 22...
Application Deadline : 30 th May 2018 Start Date : ASAP Eligibility: UK Duration of award : 3 years Supervisors : Dr. Simon Jude, Dr. Heather Smith Sponsored by the Water Research Foundation and 11 international water utilities, this studentship will provide a bursary of up to £17,500 - £ 18,500 p.a. (tax free) plus fees* for...
Value of award Stipend of £19,000 to £20,000 + EPSRC fixed travel and subsistence budget. Fees paid at the UK/EU rate depending on EPSRC eligibility . Number of awards 1 Start date and duration October 2018 for 4 years. Application closing date Friday 1 June 2018 at 17:00. Overview Water...
About Zhejiang University Located in the historical and picturesque city of Hangzhou, Zhejiang University is a prestigious institution of higher education with a long history. Qiushi Academy, the predecessor of Zhejiang University, was founded in 1897 and was one of the earliest modern academies of higher learning established in China. Zhejiang...
Satellites are designed to ensure that they survive all the environments that they will be subjected to. Traditionally these environments have included manufacture, testing, transportation, storage, and launch as well as the mission orbit. However, the space environment is becoming more severe as a result of the ever increasing number of space debris...
