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Background to the Research
As the research focus expanded, the group was later renamed the Electrochemistry for Energy & Environment (EEE) Group. We are currently interested in the research and development of metal-based electrocatalysts and photo-electrocatalysts for their application in electrolysers and dye-sensitized solar cells. These materials include extended…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/electrochemistry-energy-environment-eee-group/current-research-focus
Current Research Focus
Our key research focus areas include electrocatalysis, photocatalysis, and photo-electrocatalysis. Electrocatalysis Electrolysers and fuel cells employ electrocatalysts at both the cathode and anode, which in the majority of cases employ a single platinum group metal (PGM), a combination of PGMs, or a combination of PGMs and base…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/electrochemistry-energy-environment-eee-group/research-leaders-and-publication-links
Research Leaders and Publication Links
Prof Cobus Kriek Group leader Scholar Telephone: +27 18 299 2345 Email: cobus.kriek@nwu.ac.za Office: Building G8, Room 107, Potchefstroom Qualifications: PhD Chem, MSc Chem, MSc Appl Sci Chem Eng, MBA Expertise: Electrocatalysis, photocatalysis, and photo-electrocatalysis for clean and renewable energy Dr Tshilidzi…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/electrochemistry-energy-environment-eee-group/collaborators
Collaborators
Our collaborators and/or coinvestigators are as follows: Prof Svein Sunde, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway Prof Frode Seland, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway Prof Vijday…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/electrochemistry-energy-environment-eee-group/funders
Funders
Anglo American Platinum Lonmin National Research Foundation of South Africa\ HySA Infrastructurehttp://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/atmospheric-chemistry-research-group/history-group
History to the Group
The Atmospheric Chemistry Research Group (ACRG) was established in the 1990s by Prof JJ Pienaar with a specific focus on studying the reaction kinetics of atmospheric chemical species. In 2008, Prof PG van Zyl and Prof JP Beukes took over the management of the ACRG, during which the focus of research shifted towards ground-based in-situ…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/pure-and-applied-analytics-paa/program-and-special-issue
Program and Special Issue
.bg { padding: 1em; color: white; background-color: black; clear: left; text-align: center; } .btn-group-vertical { width: 100%; } 6TH Workshop on Goodness-Of-Fit, Change-Point and Related Problems Skukuza Lodge, Kruger National Park, South Africa 25 – 29 August, 2023 Home Invited…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/laboratory-applied-molecular-modelling-lamm/history-group
History to the Group
The Laboratory for Applied Molecular Modelling (LAMM) was established in 2001 as an initiative of Prof Dolf Bruinsma, Prof Manie Vosloo and Dr Gerhard Lachman. In 2002 Prof Cornie van Sittert joined this effort. The primary aim of the LAMM initially was to give fundamental training to BSc Hons students in Chemistry, and training of…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/laboratory-applied-molecular-modelling-lamm/background-research
Background to the Research
The LAMM specialises in computational catalysis, focussing on developing and applying theoretical models based on density functional theory to comprehend the fundamental chemistry and mechanisms of homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis. The group aims to identify catalysts that can be utilised to develop cost-effective renewable energy sources…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/laboratory-applied-molecular-modelling-lamm/current-research-focus
Current Research Focus
The current projects of the group can be summarised as follows: Application of mono and bi-metallic Pd-Cu immobilised on magnetite for CO oxidation reaction Solid-state molecular modelling of glassy carbon supported PtxPdy bimetallic electrocatalysts A computational study of solid solution platinum, palladium and aluminium electrode…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/laboratory-applied-molecular-modelling-lamm/research-leaders-and-publication-links
Research Leaders and Publication Links
Dr Jean Du Toit Group Leader Tel: 018 299 1667 Email: duToit.Jean@nwu.ac.za Office: Building G09, Room 108, Potchefstroom Campus Qualifications: PhD (Chemistry) Expertise: Scientific…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/laboratory-applied-molecular-modelling-lamm/active-researchers-and-publication-links
Active Researchers and Publication Links
Dr Cecil Botchway Postdoctoral Research Fellow Google Scholar Moses Yilleng PhD Student…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/centre-space-research/memory-prof-pieter-stoker
In memory of Prof Pieter Stoker
Funeral arrangements: Prof Stoker’s family invites his colleagues and students to attend his memorial service with details as follows: Date: Friday, 11 November 2022 Time: 14:30 Venue: Gereformeerde Kerk, Potchefstroom (33 Walter Sisulu Drive) Prof Stoker’s career: Prof Pieter Stoker was appointed in 1953…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/unit-data-science-and-computing/memory-prof-giel-hattingh
In memory of Prof Giel Hattingh
Prof (JM) Johannes Michiel Hattingh Born: 16 May 1940, died: 5 November 2022 Prof Hattingh grew up in Parys (Free State) and was 15 years old when he matriculated. During his first year of studies his father passed away and he had to work at Sasol for a few years. Thereafter he resumed his studies at PUK and completed the degrees BSc (1962…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/metsi/characterization-microbial-assemblages-micro-plastics-river-system
Characterization of microbial assemblages on micro-plastics in a river system
Characterization of microbial assemblages on micro-plastics in a river system Thuto Magome (MSc), Carlos Bezuidenhout, Charlotte Mienie Commenced 2020 Rationale The distribution and quantity of microplastics in the aquatic system is alarming. A growing concern from a microbial point of view is that, microplastics can be…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/metsi/identification-and-characterization-bacteria-isolated-selected-groundwater-systems-north-west
Identification and characterization of bacteria isolated from selected groundwater systems in the North West Province
Identification and characterization of bacteria isolated from selected groundwater systems in the North West Province Nyakallo Metsing (MSc) Supervisor: Lesego Molale-Tom Co-supervisor: Carlos Bezudenhout Abstract Sources of water in the North West Province (NWP) include groundwater, surface water, imported water and reusable effluent…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/metsi/bacteria-nitrogen-cycle-groundwater-quality-and-microbial-community-composition