Role
Ruth has several years of experience supporting research and development projects in collaboration with industrial and academic partners.
She is currently working on a European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) project that provides focussed support to SMEs based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly (C&IoS) helping them to realise their growth potential through innovation. The project aims to improve productivity and deliver economic growth by stimulating early stage Research Development and Innovation (RD&I) activity.
Profile
Ruth joined the University in February 2017 from Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG). In her previous role she was responsible for several industry funded research projects which focused on the environmental, social and financial implications of the materials and manufacturing processes within sectors such as automotive, energy and aerospace.
In 2010, Ruth graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Renewable Energy and is Associate of the Camborne School of Mines (ACSM) from the University of Exeter. She was later awarded the degree of Doctor in Philosophy in Engineering and postgraduate award in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education from the University of Warwick.
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Research interests
- Sustainability
- Circular Economy
- Innovation
Key publications | Publications by category | Publications by year
Publications by category
Books
Goodship V, Middleton B, Cherrington R (2015).
Design and Manufacture of Plastic Components for Multifunctionality: Structural Composites, Injection Molding, and 3D Printing.Abstract:
Design and Manufacture of Plastic Components for Multifunctionality: Structural Composites, Injection Molding, and 3D Printing
Abstract.
DOI.
Journal articles
Ruth Cherrington, Darren J. Hughes, Sundaram S, Vannessa Goodship (In Press). Inkjet printed TiO2 nanoparticles from aqueous solutions for dye sensitized solar cells (DSSCs).
Energy TechnologyAbstract:
Inkjet printed TiO2 nanoparticles from aqueous solutions for dye sensitized solar cells (DSSCs)
This work reports on the formulation of suitable ink for inkjet printing of TiO2 by investigating the critical parame- ters of particle size, pH, viscosity, and stability. Aqueous sus- pensions of TiO2 nanoparticles (Degussa, P25) were pre- pared with the addition of 25 wt % polyethylene glycol 400 as a humectant to minimize drying at the printer nozzles and reduce the likelihood of nozzle blockage. The inkjet-printed TiO2 layers were assembled into dye-sensitized solar cells.
The current–voltage (I–V) characteristics were measured under one sun (air mass 1.5, 100 mW cm. 2) using a source meter (Model 2400, Keithley Instrument, Inc.), and the active area of the cell was 0.25 cm2. The inkjet-printed TiO2 photoanode produced a device with a short-circuit current (Isc) of 9.42 mA cm. 2, an open-circuit voltage (Voc) of 0.76 V, and a fill factor (FF) of 0.49, resulting in a power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 3.50 %.
Abstract.
Full text.
Cherrington R, Wood BM, Salaoru I, Goodship V (2016). Digital Printing of Titanium Dioxide for Dye Sensitized Solar Cells.
Journal of Visualized Experiments(111).
DOI.
Goodship V, Brzeski I, Wood BM, Cherrington R, Makenji K, Reynolds N, Gibbons GJ (2014). Gas-assisted compression moulding of recycled GMT: Effect of gas injection parameters.
Journal of Materials Processing Technology,
214(3), 515-523.
DOI.
Cherrington R, Goodship V, Longfield A, Kirwan K (2013). The feed-in tariff in the UK: a case study focus on domestic photovoltaic systems.
Renewable Energy,
50, 421-426.
DOI.
Cherrington R, Goodship V, Meredith J, Wood BM, Coles SR, Vuillaume A, Feito-Boirac A, Spee F, Kirwan K (2012). Producer responsibility: Defining the incentive for recycling composite wind turbine blades in Europe.
Energy Policy,
47, 13-21.
DOI.
Chapters
Cherrington R, Makenji K (2019). Mechanical methods of recycling plastics from WEEE. In (Ed)
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Handbook, 283-310.
Abstract:
Mechanical methods of recycling plastics from WEEE
Abstract.
DOI.
Cherrington R, Goodship V (2016). Introduction to Multifunctionality and Manufacture. In (Ed)
Design and Manufacture of Plastic Components for Multifunctionality: Structural Composites, Injection Molding, and 3D Printing, 1-18.
Abstract:
Introduction to Multifunctionality and Manufacture
Abstract.
DOI.
Cherrington R, Liang J (2016). Materials and Deposition Processes for Multifunctionality. In (Ed)
Design and Manufacture of Plastic Components for Multifunctionality: Structural Composites, Injection Molding, and 3D Printing, 19-51.
Abstract:
Materials and Deposition Processes for Multifunctionality
Abstract.
DOI.
Conferences
Goodship V, Middleton B, Fiamegkou E, Cherrington R (2017). Building in multifunctionality in plastic components: Complexity, cost and sustainability.
Abstract:
Building in multifunctionality in plastic components: Complexity, cost and sustainability
Abstract.
DOI.
Publications by year
In Press
Ruth Cherrington, Darren J. Hughes, Sundaram S, Vannessa Goodship (In Press). Inkjet printed TiO2 nanoparticles from aqueous solutions for dye sensitized solar cells (DSSCs).
Energy TechnologyAbstract:
Inkjet printed TiO2 nanoparticles from aqueous solutions for dye sensitized solar cells (DSSCs)
This work reports on the formulation of suitable ink for inkjet printing of TiO2 by investigating the critical parame- ters of particle size, pH, viscosity, and stability. Aqueous sus- pensions of TiO2 nanoparticles (Degussa, P25) were pre- pared with the addition of 25 wt % polyethylene glycol 400 as a humectant to minimize drying at the printer nozzles and reduce the likelihood of nozzle blockage. The inkjet-printed TiO2 layers were assembled into dye-sensitized solar cells.
The current–voltage (I–V) characteristics were measured under one sun (air mass 1.5, 100 mW cm. 2) using a source meter (Model 2400, Keithley Instrument, Inc.), and the active area of the cell was 0.25 cm2. The inkjet-printed TiO2 photoanode produced a device with a short-circuit current (Isc) of 9.42 mA cm. 2, an open-circuit voltage (Voc) of 0.76 V, and a fill factor (FF) of 0.49, resulting in a power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 3.50 %.
Abstract.
Full text.
2019
Cherrington R, Makenji K (2019). Mechanical methods of recycling plastics from WEEE. In (Ed)
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Handbook, 283-310.
Abstract:
Mechanical methods of recycling plastics from WEEE
Abstract.
DOI.
2017
Goodship V, Middleton B, Fiamegkou E, Cherrington R (2017). Building in multifunctionality in plastic components: Complexity, cost and sustainability.
Abstract:
Building in multifunctionality in plastic components: Complexity, cost and sustainability
Abstract.
DOI.
2016
Cherrington R, Wood BM, Salaoru I, Goodship V (2016). Digital Printing of Titanium Dioxide for Dye Sensitized Solar Cells.
Journal of Visualized Experiments(111).
DOI.
Cherrington R, Goodship V (2016). Introduction to Multifunctionality and Manufacture. In (Ed)
Design and Manufacture of Plastic Components for Multifunctionality: Structural Composites, Injection Molding, and 3D Printing, 1-18.
Abstract:
Introduction to Multifunctionality and Manufacture
Abstract.
DOI.
Cherrington R, Liang J (2016). Materials and Deposition Processes for Multifunctionality. In (Ed)
Design and Manufacture of Plastic Components for Multifunctionality: Structural Composites, Injection Molding, and 3D Printing, 19-51.
Abstract:
Materials and Deposition Processes for Multifunctionality
Abstract.
DOI.
2015
Goodship V, Middleton B, Cherrington R (2015).
Design and Manufacture of Plastic Components for Multifunctionality: Structural Composites, Injection Molding, and 3D Printing.Abstract:
Design and Manufacture of Plastic Components for Multifunctionality: Structural Composites, Injection Molding, and 3D Printing
Abstract.
DOI.
2014
Goodship V, Brzeski I, Wood BM, Cherrington R, Makenji K, Reynolds N, Gibbons GJ (2014). Gas-assisted compression moulding of recycled GMT: Effect of gas injection parameters.
Journal of Materials Processing Technology,
214(3), 515-523.
DOI.
2013
Cherrington R, Goodship V, Longfield A, Kirwan K (2013). The feed-in tariff in the UK: a case study focus on domestic photovoltaic systems.
Renewable Energy,
50, 421-426.
DOI.
2012
Cherrington R, Goodship V, Meredith J, Wood BM, Coles SR, Vuillaume A, Feito-Boirac A, Spee F, Kirwan K (2012). Producer responsibility: Defining the incentive for recycling composite wind turbine blades in Europe.
Energy Policy,
47, 13-21.
DOI.
