PhD in Soft Matter Physics

This industry-supported studentship sits at the intersection of synthetic organic chemistry and soft matter physics./nThe project aims to develop an innovative pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) that can thermally de-bond, enabling the straightforward dismantling of EV batteries through localized heating./nThe project will deliver a prototype adhesive with industrially relevant properties, including strong peel strength and long shear holding time, and demonstrate its thermal debonding capability in a functional model system./nCollaboration with a global leader in adhesives will ensure the research aligns with industrial needs and has real-world applicability./nYou will be part of the polymer chemistry research group and the soft matter physics group and will receive training in polymer synthesis and characterisation (including 2-D NMR spectroscopy, size exclusion chromatography) and state-of-the-art adhesive testing and thermomechanical characterisation.