PhD project: Synthesis of novel materials at extreme conditions
Project description
Extreme conditions of pressure and temperature can be used as route to produce materials with unique properties otherwise unachievable. In this sense, pressure could be considered as green chemistry. In this project, you will use diamond anvil cells combined with the laser heating, optical spectroscopy (CSEC), electrical measurements (CSEC) and x-ray diffraction (ESRF, France; Diamond, UK) to synthesise and characterise novel materials.
Project supervisor
- Dr Miriam Pena Alvarez (School of Physics & Astronomy, University of Edinburgh)
The project supervisor welcomes informal enquiries about this project.
Find out more about this research area
The links below summarise our research in the area(s) relevant to this project:
- Find out more about Extreme Conditions.
- Find out more about the Institute for Condensed Matter and Complex Systems.
What next?
- Find out how to apply for our PhD degrees.
- Find out about fees and funding and studentship opportunities.
- View and complete the application form (on the main University website).
- Find out how to contact us for more information.