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 small and medium-sized enterprises (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 of Exeter in February 2017. In her previous roles 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.
Ruth graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Renewable Energy in 2010, and is an 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. She was selected to take part in the GW4 Crucible 2021 which offers the opportunity for future research leaders to come together to generate innovative, multifaceted responses to tackle global challenges. She trained to become a facilitator of the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® method in 2021, which she regularly uses to engage with businesses and students in workshops. She has recently acheived Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (HEA), demonstrating a commitment to teaching, learning and the student experience through the Academic Practice (PCAP) Apprenticeship.
Qualifications
- BSc (Hons) Renewable Energy
- PhD in Engineering
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Research interests
- Sustainability
- Circular Economy
- Innovation
- Plastics
Research projects
SMART and Sustainable Coatings ( funded through the UKRI EPSRC Circular Economy Network+ in Transportation Systems)
Aug 2020- Mar 2021
In the move towards light weighting and the circular economy (CE), thermoplastic composites in transport are becoming increasingly attractive. However, the thermoset coatings traditionally applied for these applications cause subsequent problems for thermoplastic recycling systems. Therefore, to address this issue, this research collaboration between the University of Warwick and the University of Exeter looks at both academic developments in the coating industry and potential implementation strategies for industry in the circular economy.
Exeter Multidisciplinary Plastics Research hub: ExeMPLaR (EP/S025529/1)
Jan 2019 – June 2021
In a circular economy, clean growth is achieved by increasing the value derived from existing and planned economic infrastructure, products and materials which in turn significantly reduces or eliminates negative externalities. Increased value can be achieved by maintaining the integrity of a product or material at a higher level, using products longer, cascading their use in adjacent value chains and designing pure, high quality feedstocks (avoiding contamination and toxicity). A circular economy approach to plastics addresses simultaneously the accumulation, impact and costs in the environment whilst maintaining applications for multiple high value purposes. To translate potential to reality requires new circular plastics systems that
a) co-ordinate and integrate key system players and activities across the value chain
b) are underpinned by rigorous scientific research evidence;
c) promote novel and creative approaches to the circulation and cascading of plastics in society and;
d) demonstrate and proof points in support of decision-making and action at varying scale
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
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.
Ruth Cherrington, Darren J. Hughes, Sundaram S, Vannessa Goodship (2015). Inkjet printed TiO2 nanoparticles from aqueous solutions for dye sensitized solar cells (DSSCs).
Energy Technology,
3Abstract:
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.
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
Alexander A, Boehm S, Pascucci S, Cherrington R (2020). Circular Innovations: Sustainable Innovations, Eco-Innovations and Circular Regeneration?. the ISPIM Innovation Conference – Innovating in Times of Crisis. 7th - 10th Jun 2020.
Cherrington R, Alexander A (2020). Innovation in the periphery: the case of SMEs in Cornwall. ISPIM Connects Global 2020: Celebrating the World of Innovation. 7th - 8th Dec 2020.
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
2020
Alexander A, Boehm S, Pascucci S, Cherrington R (2020). Circular Innovations: Sustainable Innovations, Eco-Innovations and Circular Regeneration?. the ISPIM Innovation Conference – Innovating in Times of Crisis. 7th - 10th Jun 2020.
Cherrington R, Alexander A (2020). Innovation in the periphery: the case of SMEs in Cornwall. ISPIM Connects Global 2020: Celebrating the World of Innovation. 7th - 8th Dec 2020.
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.
Ruth Cherrington, Darren J. Hughes, Sundaram S, Vannessa Goodship (2015). Inkjet printed TiO2 nanoparticles from aqueous solutions for dye sensitized solar cells (DSSCs).
Energy Technology,
3Abstract:
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.
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.
