Nanoemulsification process relevant to the development of environmentally friendly crop protection products (Ref: AACME-24-034)

There is growing resistance to existing pesticides used for crop protection resulting in a growing demand for new formulation products. It is imperative that these new formulation products are also environmentally friendly.

The proposed project relates to the manufacturing process to be used for new formulation crop protection products in the form of a nanoemulsion. It will explore ways in which such products can be obtained through high shear mixing, how best to maintain product properties from laboratory (a few litres) to pilot scale (a few 10’s of litres).

There will be the opportunity to employ a range of analytical techniques, use different process devcies and interactwith researchers from both within and outside the organisation.

94% of Loughborough’s research impact is rated world-leading or internationally excellent. REF 2021

Supervisors

• Primary supervisor: Dr Nerime Gül Özcan-Taşkın
• Secondary supervisor: Dr Goran Vladisavljevic

Entry requirements

Students should have or expect to achieve at least 2:1 in Chemical Engineering

English language requirements

Applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements. Further details are available on the International website.

Fees and funding

The studentship is for 3 years and provides a tax-free stipend of £19,237 per annum for the duration of the studentship plus university tuition fees.

How to apply

All applications should be made online. Under programme name, select * AACME/ Chemical Engineering*. Please quote the advertised reference number: * AACME-24-034* in your application.

To avoid delays in processing your application, please ensure that you submit the minimum supporting documents.

The following selection criteria will be used by academic schools to help them make a decision on your application.

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