Iron-Based Chemical Storage for Decentralised Hydrogen Production and Utilisation

About the Project

Hydrogen is expected to play a central role in the UK and Scotland’s net-zero transition. While large-scale hydrogen production is progressing rapidly, manyemerging hydrogen pathways operate at a small scale, intermittently, and in geographically distributed locations, particularly where biomass and wastefeedstocks are available.

This PhD project will explore novel approaches to hydrogen storage for decentralised energy systems, with a focus on concepts that enable flexibility,robustness, and practical deployment at a small scale. The research will sit at the interface of energy systems, materials, and chemical engineering. The projectwill combine fundamental thermochemical analysis, laboratory-scale tests, and system-level assessment to evaluate the storage solution as an enablingtechnology for decentralised hydrogen production and use.

In addition to undertaking cutting edge research, students are also registered for the Postgraduate Certificate in Researcher Development (PGCert), which is a supplementary qualification that develops a student’s skills, networks and career prospects.

Information about the host department can be found by visiting:

www.strath.ac.uk/engineering/chemicalprocessengineering

www.strath.ac.uk/courses/research/chemicalprocessengineering/

Funding Notes

This fully funded opportunity provides fees and stipend for UK students. International students may apply but would be required to pay the difference between UK and international fees. Students applying should have (or expect to achieve) a minimum 2.1 undergraduate degree in a relevant engineering/science discipline, and be highly motivated to undertake multidisciplinary research. International students require IELTS overall 6.5 (all components above 5.5).