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Delft, Nederland TU Delft Voltijd

**PhD Position Chemical Engineering: Technology for Electrochemical Membrane Processes**:
**_How to make conversion of CO2 into sustainable chemicals a reality?_**

**Job description**:
The energy transition impacts all energy
- and chemistry-related processes. Two rapidly growing fields in this sector are 1) and conversion of renewable electricity into synthetic chemicals and fuels, such as green hydrogen, and 2) and the electrification of chemical plants. The scales of these processes are astronomical. The chemical industry is responsible for >10% of fossil fuel consumption in EU, from which roughly half the energy is spend on separation processes, and 90-95% of these separation processes are currently thermally driven (i.e., burning fossils). In the transition to renewable energy, electrical-driven separation processes are required at huge scale. Moreover, the electrolyzer capacity is expected to increase from the present-day 40 GW for the EU by 2030, which is >5% of the total EU’s primary energy consumption.

Electrochemical conversion, for example as CO2 electrolysis, is playing a crucial role in harnessing renewable energy to form chemical bonds. However, electrochemical technologies for making sustainable chemicals, such as CO2 electrolysis, are still to be upscaled and intensified. Mass transport, water management and stable membrane materials are pivotal in making this electrochemical technologies scalable and perform at industrial standards. In this project, we will explore to use a new strategy, using multilayer ion exchange membranes, to target the insufficiencies in selectivity, water management and catalyst interaction. You will develop new types of polymer-based membranes, using an hierarchical layered approach, to address water transport, ion selectivity and conductivity in separate layers. You will develop integrated membranes structures to allow water channels at microscale, and introduce layers of porous, capillary-active materials to distribute the water to the reaction spots. You will also study the impact of different ions and membrane chemistry on the selectivity and rate of the electrocatalysis reaction. Finally, you will implement high-tech optical techniques to map the flow and concentration of reactants inside an operating electrochemical cell.

**Requirements**:

- A MSc degree, in chemical engineering, process technology, mechanical engineering, water technology, biotechnology, applied physics or similar
- Please be aware that we are **NOT** looking for material scientists for this position; an engineering education is mandatory
- An excellent track record in terms of grades and university background
- Experience with performing experimental work
- Experience in working with process design is considered a plus
- Experience in working with electrochemical systems is considered a plus
- Pro-active and creative mind-set
- Fluent in English. Speaking Dutch is a plus
- Starting date in consultation between February and May 2025

**TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)**:
Delft University of Technology is built on strong foundations. As creators of the world-famous Dutch waterworks and pioneers in biotech, TU Delft is a top international university combining science, engineering and design. It delivers world class results in education, research and innovation to address challenges in the areas of energy, climate, mobility, health and digital society. For generations, our engineers have proven to be entrepreneurial problem-solvers, both in business and in a social context.

Challenge. Change. Impact

**Faculty Applied Sciences**:
With more than 1,100 employees, including 150 pioneering principal investigators, as well as a population of about 3,600 passionate students, the Faculty of Applied Sciences is an inspiring scientific ecosystem. Focusing on key enabling technologies, such as quantum
- and nanotechnology, photonics, biotechnology, synthetic biology and materials for energy storage and conversion, our faculty aims to provide solutions to important problems of the 21st century. To that end, we educate innovative students in broad Bachelor's and specialist Master's programmes with a strong research component. Our scientists conduct ground-breaking fundamental and applied research in the fields of Life and Health Science & Technology, Nanoscience, Chemical Engineering, Radiation Science & Technology, and Engineering Physics. We are also training the next generation of high school teachers.

**Application procedure**:

- A one-page motivation letter that is specific to this vacancy
- A detailed resume (1-3 pages)

**Please note**:

- Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.
- Faculty/Department:
- Salary range: €2872 - €3670- Hours per week: 32-40- FTE: 0,8-1,0- Submission is possible until: 4 Jan 2025- ID job: 1304



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