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Research Leaders and Publication Links
Prof. Pieter G. van Zyl Co-group leader Orcid | Scholar Telephone: +27 18 299 2353 Email: pieter.vanzyl@nwu.ac.za Office: Potchefstroom Campus, Building G8, Room 212 Qualifications: PhD Expertise: Atmospheric chemistry Dr. Tracey L. Laban Co-group leader Orcid | Scholar Telephone: +27 18 299 2337 Email…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/atmospheric-chemistry-research-group/active-researchers-and-publication-links
Active Researchers and Publication Links
Ms Liezl Bredenkamp PhD student Orcid Mr Sherwon Coetzee MSc student Orcid Mr JP van der Merwe MSc student Ms Tamryn Hamilton PhD student Orcid Ms Boitumelo Nokeri MSc student (UP) Ms Cara le…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/atmospheric-chemistry-research-group/collaborators
Collaborators
Our collaborators and/or coinvestigators are as follows: Extraordinary appointments: Prof J.P. Beukes, STEINERT, Australia Dr Ville Vakkari, Finnish MeteorologicalInstitute, Helsinki, Finland Dr Lauri Laakso, Finnish MeteorologicalInstitute, Helsinki, Finland Prof Anne Thompson, Earth Sciences Division, NASA/Goddard Space Flight…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/atmospheric-chemistry-research-group/funders
Funders
BIOGRIP project/program, funded under the Department of Science and Technology (DST) Research Infrastructure (RI) Platform in South Africa NRF/SAEON/EFTEON funding for the South African Deposition of Biogeochemical Important Trace Species (DEBITS) project SAMNet project under DST Analytical services (e.g. elemental and organic…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/atmospheric-chemistry-research-group/news-social-updates-gallery
News, Social Updates & Gallery
The members of our group form part of the International and Global Atmospheric Chemistry (IGAC) programme of the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), the National Association of Clean Air (NACA) in South Africa, as well as the Surface Ocean Lower Atmosphere Study (SOLAS). Our group members actively engage in workshops, conferences and…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/catalysis-and-synthesis/history-group
History to the Group
The Catalysis and Synthesis research group (CAT&SYN) was formed in 2001 with Prof HCM (Manie) Vosloo as the leader. It was a merger between the Catalysis group and Organic Synthesis group established in 1973 under the leadership of Prof JAK (Jan) du Plessis and Prof FJC (Frans) Martins respectively. Upon the retirement of Prof du Plessis…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/catalysis-and-synthesis/background-research
Background to the Research
Sasol, one of the largest companies in the South African petrochemical industry, produces a variety of chemicals, including a series of unique, and currently underutilised α-olefins. Most of these α-olefins are exported, beneficiated elsewhere, and re-imported to South Africa. These α-olefins can typically be beneficiated to high value products…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/catalysis-and-synthesis/current-research-focus
Current Research Focus
The Catalysis and Synthesis research group has shifted their focus from studying mainly homogeneous catalysis to investigating the utilization and beneficiation of Fischer-Tropsch products to produce high-value surfactants. The group's main objective is to synthesize, characterize, and to find new applications with potential industrial importance…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/catalysis-and-synthesis/research-leaders-and-publication-links
Research Leaders and Publication Links
Dr Frans Smit Group Leader Orcid I Google Scholar Telephone: +27 18 299 2356 Email: frans.smit@nwu.ac.za Office: Potchefstroom Campus, Building G8, Room G11 Qualifications: PhD Expertise: Organic Synthesis Dr Danie Otto Senior Laboratory Specialist Orcid Telephone: +27 18 299 2361 Email: daniel.otto@nwu.ac.za…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/catalysis-and-synthesis/active-researchers-and-publication-links
Active Researchers and Publication Links
Dr Emmanuel Olaoye Postdoctoral Research Fellow Orcid Wynand Serfontein PhD Student Orcid Carli van der Merwe PhD Student (Pharm) Tristen Worth MSc Student Lian Bezuidenhout MSc Student…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/catalysis-and-synthesis/collaborators
Collaborators
Our collaborators and/or coinvestigators are as follows: Prof A Swarts – Department of Chemsitry, Wits Prof Lyn-Marie Birkholtz - DST/NRF South African Research Chair (SARChI) in Sustainable Malaria Control -University of Pretoria (SA) Proff SF Mapolie, SJ Ojwach, G Smith, NJ Goosen, Dr B Makhubela - DSI-NRF Centre of Excellence in…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/catalysis-and-synthesis/funders
Funders
NRF Sasol c*Change DAAD DSThttp://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/hydrometallurgy/history-group
History to the Group
Previously known as the Membrane Technology Group (MT, since 1996) under the leadership of Prof. Henning Krieg, the Hydrometallurgy Research Group was formed with a new focus in 2020. The MT research group had a specific goal to discover environmentally friendly, cost-effective membrane-based separation solutions for industrial and rural…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/hydrometallurgy/background-research
Background to the Research
The North-West Province's mining sector is a significant contributor to the region's GDP, employing 150,000 people across 300 active mines. To maintain and strengthen this position, it's crucial to prioritise research and skills development. Innovations in mineral beneficiation are required to meet the challenges of transitioning from fossil…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/hydrometallurgy/research-leaders-and-publication-links
Research Leaders and Publication Links
Mr. Derik van der Westhuizen Research scientist, group leader Orcid | Scopus Telephone: +27 18 299 2346 Email: derik.vanderwesthuizen@nwu.ac.za Office: Potchefstroom Campus, Building G8, Room 107 Highest qualification: M.Sc in Chemical Engineering Expertise: solvent extraction,…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/hydrometallurgy/current-research-focus
Current Research Focus
In an effort to create more sustainable outcomes for the mining and energy industries, the Hydrometallurgy research group is teaming up with the NWU Minerals Beneficiation research group at the Faculty of Engineering's Centre of Excellence for Carbon based Fuels (CoE for CbF) to conduct joint research as a cluster. This cluster is well-equipped to…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/hydrometallurgy/active-researchers-and-publication-links
Active Researchers and Publication Links
Marcus Keulder Process Engineer Nompumelelo Maduna Metallurgist Hanno Bijzet Process Engineer …http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/laboratory-analytical-services/bruker-600-mhz-nuclear-magnetic-resonance-spectrometer-nmr-direct
Bruker 600 MHz nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer (NMR) with direct (BBO) and indirect (TBI) broadband observation probes
The 600 MHz NMR spectrometer is a high-field instrument with a magnet strength of approximately 14 Tesla. The NMR spectrometer is a workhorse and more than 1 000 samples are analysed per annum. Samples that are dissolved in liquids can be analysed. Routine analysis can be performed, which typically involves 1H, 11B, 13C, 19F, and 31P…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/laboratory-analytical-services/bruker-emx-electron-paramagnetic-resonance-spectrometer-epr
Bruker EMX electron paramagnetic resonance spectrometer (EPR)
The Bruker EMX EPR is a high-performance electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectrometer used for the analysis of paramagnetic species in various research fields, including chemistry, materials science, biology, and medicine. The instrument is equipped with a superconducting magnet, microwave system, and temperature control system,…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/laboratory-analytical-services/agilent-ultravioletvisible-range-spectrometer