PhD Studentship: Chemical Engineering: Fully Funded SU & Taisan PhD Scholarship in Gel Polymer Electrolytes for Next-Generation Sodium-Ion Batteries

Swansea University - Engineering

Qualification Type:	PhD
Location:	Swansea
Funding for:	UK Students, International Students
Funding amount:	£20,780
Hours:	Full Time

Placed On:	17th July 2025
Closes:	30th July 2025
Reference:	RS867

Sodium-ion batteries are rapidly emerging as a powerful alternative to lithium-ion systems—offering significant advantages in cost, sustainability, and safety. To unlock their full potential, advanced gel polymer electrolytes (GPEs) are needed to boost energy density and reliability.

This PhD project offers a unique opportunity to develop cutting-edge GPEs that combine the safety of solid-state materials with the high performance of liquid systems. Through innovative ultraviolet photopolymerisation, you will synthesise and optimise eco-friendly GPEs using varying polymer blends, solvents, and crosslinking agents.

This initiative combines the expertise of a leading global battery R&D organisation and a specialist in polymer chemistry to develop GPEs with superior ionic conductivity and interfacial resistivity. The aim is to accelerate the commercialization of next-generation sodium-ion batteries.

This scholarship covers the full cost of tuition and annual stipend at standard UKRI rates (currently £20,780 for 2025/26).

Additional research expenses of up to £3000 per year will also be available.

International Fee Students: Fully funded if the applicant is successful in being offered a SUIPRES Scholarship as outlined above.

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