可持续透明导电材料

This PhD project focuses on developing next-generation transparent conducting materials that are sustainable alternatives to currently used scarce-element technologies. By leveraging materials chemistry and thin-film deposition techniques, the research aims to create inorganic materials with high conductivity and transparency, ensuring industrial applicability in collaboration with NSG Pilkington.

About the project This PhD will develop next-generation transparent conducting materials as sustainable alternatives to existing technologies that rely on scarce elements. Combining materials chemistry, thin-film deposition and industrial scale-up, the project will explore novel inorganic materials and work closely with NSG Pilkington to translate laboratory discoveries towards manufacturing applications. Transparent conducting materials are essential components of modern technologies, including touch-screen displays, and energy-efficient glazing. However, many current transparent conductors rely on elements that face increasing supply chain pressures and long-term sustainability concerns. The development of alternative materials that combine optical transparency with electrical conductivity is therefore a major scientific and technological challenge. The project will involve the utilisation of alternative materials for the deposition of thin films using advanced deposition techniques, followed by comprehensive structural, compositional and functional characterisation. You will evaluate film transparency, conductivity and charge-transport behaviour to identify compositions with the greatest potential. A distinctive feature of the project is its strong industrial focus. Through placements at NSG Pilkington's European Technology Centre as required, you will have the opportunity to work with industrial-scale coating technologies and investigate how laboratory deposition methods can be translated towards commercial manufacturing processes. This will provide valuable experience in technology scale-up and industrial research environments. You will develop expertise in thin-film synthesis, materials characterisation, and process optimisation, while contributing to the development of sustainable technologies. The School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering is committed to promoting equality, diversity inclusivity as demonstrated by our Athena SWAN award. We welcome all applicants regardless of their gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or age, and will give full consideration to applicants seeking flexible working patterns and those who have taken a career break. The University has a generous maternity policy, onsite childcare facilities, and offers a range of benefits to help ensure employees’ well-being and work-life balance. The University of Southampton is committed to sustainability and has been awarded the Platinum EcoAward.

入学要求 英国2:1荣誉学位或同等国际学位，且所学专业为以下之一： 化学 材料科学 物理学 化学工程 或相关学科

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