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Oxydation sélective du glycérol par voie électrochimique // Electrochemical selective oxidation of Glycerol

Centrale Lille Institut · France

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Oxydation sélective du glycérol par voie électrochimique // Electrochemical selective oxidation of Glycerol

Institution: Centrale Lille Institut

Research Field: Chemistry

Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)

Leading Researcher (R4)

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Established Researcher (R3)

Application Deadline: 29 Sep 2026 - 22:00 (UTC)

Job Status: Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No

Comme produit issu de la biomasse, l'intérêt au glycérol vient du fait qu'il est est un sous-produit de la production de biodiesel et de la fabrication de savons, avec une demande annuelle de plus d'un million de tonnes, à cause de la variété de produits qui peuvent se synthétiser à partir de lui.

Aujourd'hui, la production mondiale du glycérol est de quelques de millions de tonnes, soulevant deux préoccupations principales : (i) le prix de vente diminue constamment, et (ii) la grande quantité et le faible prix de vente du glycérol produit ont également suscité des réflexions sur son impact environnemental et le besoin de sa valorisation en produits à haute valeur ajoutée.

L'objectif de ce projet de thèse est de concevoir des matériaux (photo)électrocatalytiques innovants qui permettent l'oxydation sélective du glycérol à faibles surtentions, pour son intégration comme réaction d'oxydation alternative dans le cadre de la production d'hydrogène par électrolyse de l'eau.

Ce sujet de thèse offre une approche gagnant-gagnant puisqu'il permettrait à la fois la valorisation d'un produit issu de la biomasse (glycérol) et la production d'un vecteur énergétique (H2) avec une consommation d'énergie réduite.

On the one hand, the energy transition needs the production of green hydrogen, which is fundamental for green transportation, as well as for major industrial processes such as the Haber-Bosch and the Fischer-Tropsch.

The objective of this thesis project is therefore to design innovative (photo)electrocatalytic materials that enable the selective oxidation of glycerol at low overvoltages, for its integration as an alternative oxidation reaction in the production of hydrogen by water electrolysis.

Funding category:

Specific Requirements

Impédance électrochimique (EIS)

Études de sélectivité et rendement faradique.An ideal candidate should hold a Master's degree (MSc or MEng) in one of the following fields:

Graduates from engineering schools or strong research-based programs are well‑suited.

The candidate should have experience in (at least part of):

Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS)

What you’ll bring

  • Études de sélectivité et rendement faradique.An ideal candidate should hold a Master's degree (MSc or MEng) in one of the following fields:
  • The candidate should have experience in (at least part of):
  • They should have practical knowledge of:

At a glance

Position type
Other early career
Institution
Centrale Lille Institut
Department
Not stated
Research group
Not stated
Location
VILLENEUVE D'ASCQ CEDEX, France, FR
Supervisor / contact person
Not stated
Funding
Funding not stated
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme
Funding category:
Duration
Not stated
Expected start
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Vacancy reference
EURAXESS-412236

Research focus

Discipline
Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering
Research area
Electrochemistry, Electrocatalysis, Photocatalysis, Nanomaterials
Methods
Synthesis, Spectroscopy
Software
Not stated

Dates to know

Listed on FOSS Positions
28 Sep 2026
Original advertisement date
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Application deadline
29 Sep 2026 · 22:00 UTC
Priority review date
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Last checked
28 Sep 2026
Last updated
28 Sep 2026

2026-09-29T22:00:00+00:00

How to apply

Application Deadline: 29 Sep 2026 - 22:00 (UTC)
Where to apply
Apply now

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https://www.abg.asso.fr/fr/candidatOffres/show/id_offre/135916

Original sources

https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/412236 ↗

https://www.abg.asso.fr/fr/candidatOffres/show/id_offre/135916 ↗

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