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Steven Hall

Location
Level 1, Energy Building
Sponsor
Venator
Primary Supervisor
Professor Andrew Bayly, Chemical & Process Engineering
Qualifications
MChem Chemistry, Hull

Biography

Steven graduated from the University of Hull with a Master of Chemistry (MChem). During his studies Steven undertook projects and performed research in the areas of molecular modelling, liquid crystals, homogeneous catalysts and polymers. Steven has also spent a few years working in industry where he has been employed as a laboratory technician, quality control chemist and research chemist.

PhD: Formulation-structure-property relationships for spray dried titanium dioxide

This project explores the influence of formulation on the structure and properties of spray dried titanium dioxide, with a focus of understanding the influence of formulation on powder handling during processing.

This project follows on from the C#1 project of Yefeng Li.

Publications and presentations:

  • Formulation-structure-property relationships for spray dried titanium dioxide, 2020, Leeds Doctoral college showcase - Poster and oral presentations.
  • Preparation and characterisation of alumina coated TiO2: The influence of alumina coating level on physicochemical properties, 2020, Royal Society of Chemistry, Formulation Science & Technology, Formulating Functional Films and Coatings III - Poster and oral presentations.
  • Spray dried surface treated titanium dioxide: Influence of surface treatments on powder flowability, 2021, Powder Flow 2021 – Poster presentation.
  • Spray dried surface treated titanium dioxide: Influence of surface treatments on powder flowability, 2021, Henry Royce Institute Student Summit: Advanced Materials for a Sustainable Society – Poster and oral presentations.

Masters research project in year 1 of CDT:

  • ‘Control of crystal size and morphology through a bubble reactor’ with Professor David York, Chemical & Process Engineering