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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
Shriya Roopa Jnr. Metallurgist Orcid Marcus Keulder Jnr. Metallurgist Hanno Bijzet Process Engineer…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/hydrometallurgy/collaborators
Collaborators
Our collaborators and/or coinvestigators are as follows: Dr. J. Kerres, Team Leader, Membrane Polymer Synthesis, HI-ERN, Erlangen, Germany Dr. V. Atanasov, Group Leader, Stuttgart University, Germany Dr. OSL Bruinsma, Managing Director, Bruinsma Solutions, South Africa Prof. M. Dry, Managing Director, Arithmetek, Canada Mr. P.…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/hydrometallurgy/funders
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Tharisa Minerals Arxo Metals RedoxOne Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation) National Research Foundation (NRF, South Africa) Technology Innovation Agency (TIA, South Africa) The Chemical Industries Education & Training Authority (CHIETA, South Africa)http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/laboratory-analytical-services/key-functions-las
Key Functions of the LAS
The Key Functions of the LAS include: Provision of state-of-the-art spectroscopic instruments Separation and thermal analyses equipment Knowledge transfer and training to students and researchers in all disciplines of science and engineeringhttp://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/laboratory-analytical-services/bruker-micro-qtof-hrms-dip-apci-and-esi-sources
Bruker Micro QTOF (HRMS) with DIP-APCI and ESI sources
The Bruker MicroQTOF II is a high-resolution mass spectrometer that is equipped with both DIP-APCI and ESI ionization sources. This instrument is widely used in various research fields, such as metabolomics, proteomics, and environmental analysis, due to its high sensitivity, accuracy, and resolution. The DIP-APCI source allows for the direct…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/laboratory-analytical-services/bruker-autoflex-speed-iii-maldi-stainless-steel-polished-steel
Bruker Autoflex speed III MALDI with stainless steel, polished steel target plates and a TLC accessory plate
The Bruker Autoflex Speed III TOF/TOF is a matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight (MALDI-TOF) mass spectrometer that combines the high-resolution capability of time-of-flight (TOF) mass spectrometry with the specificity of tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS). The instrument is compatible with both ground steel and polished…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
Agilent ultraviolet/visible range spectrometer
The Agilent Cary 60 UV spectrophotometer is a versatile instrument that can be equipped with a variety of accessories to accommodate different sample types and applications. The stop-flow and liquid probe accessories allow for the measurement of kinetics and time-dependent reactions, while the variable reflective accessory enables measurement…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/earth-system-sciences-soils-and-resources/earth-system-sciences-soils-and-resources-esssor