Overview

About the programme

Chemistry of Interfaces at Luleå University of Technology includes experimental and theoretical aspects of heterogeneous processes between liquids, solids and gases, and development on new surface-sensitive measurement techniques for such studies at the molecular level.

We develop new types of ionic liquids that are revolutionary, environmentally friendly and effective electrolytes and lubricants with applications in batteries, supercapacitors and in the entire tribology area

We study and develop environmentally friendly functional collectors for the separation of minerals and environmentally friendly flame retardants from naturally occurring substances.

Programme Structure

Research projects include:

Inhibit fire with molecules from nature – application on textiles
Biomass derived fluorine-free ionic liquids-based electrolytes enabling sustainable batteries
Enabling safer batteries via fluorine-free electrolytes
Biomass derived halogen-free electrolytes for supercapacitors
Ionic liquids based electrolytes stability at electrode surfaces
Design of selective collectors for the separation of valuable minerals from mining waste

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Chemistry View 20 other PhDs in Chemistry in Sweden

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

An applicant meets the general entry requirements for doctoral (third-cycle) studies if he or she has been awarded a Master’s (second-cycle) qualification, has satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 second-cycle credits, or has acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in another way, in Sweden or elsewhere.

Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 SEK per year during 48 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 SEK per year during 48 months.

Doctoral students do not pay tuition fees.

Living costs for Luleå

6830 - 11280 SEK /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.