Development of near infrared technologies for improved recycling of batteries and electronic devices.

这项研究的目的是开发方法来提高电子涂层的可回收性，例如用于电池，传感器和其他电子产品的涂层。成功的候选人将开发新型粘合剂材料，可以使用先进的近红外加热技术“脱粘”，使电子设备更可回收利用。该博士职位属于由斯旺西大学领导的TREFCO项目，该项目有8个工业合作伙伴，包括电池制造商、回收商、材料供应商和设备生产商。将有机会前往英国和欧洲的项目合作伙伴，并在国际会议上展示成果。

The aim of this research is to develop methods to improve recyclability of electronic coatings such as those used in batteries, sensors and other electronics. The successful candidate will develop novel adhesive materials which can be 'debonded' using advanced near infra red heating techniques to enable electronic devices to be more recyclable.This PhD position is within the TREFCO project led by Swansea University and has 8 industrial partners, including battery manufacturers, recyclers, material suppliers and equipment producers. There will be opportunity to travel to project partners within the UK and Europe as well as funding to present results at international conferences.