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Welcome to the [http://www.up.ac.za/institute-of-applied-materials-iam Institute for Applied Materials] group wiki. The Institute of Applied Materials is an interdisciplinary materials research group at the [http://www.up.ac.za University of Pretoria] associated with the Departments of [http://www.up.ac.za/physics Physics], [http://www.up.ac.za/chemistry Chemistry] and [http://www.up.ac.za/chemical-engineering Chemical Engineering].
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Research focus areas in the Institute of Applied Materials
 
Carbon materials
 
  
    * Nuclear-grade carbon for pebble-bed reactor
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== Staff ==
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* [http://www.up.ac.za/chemical-engineering/article/1913178/prof-walter-w-focke Prof. Walter W Focke]
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* [http://www.up.ac.za/en/chemical-engineering/article/1913251/dr-fjwj-labuschagne Prof. Johan Labuschagne]
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* [http://www.up.ac.za/en/chemical-engineering/article/1913234/prof-philip-crouse Prof. Philip Crouse]
  
Inorganics
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== Research Focus Areas ==
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* [[Carbon Materials]]
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* [[Polymers and Nano Composites]]
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* [[Pyrotechnics]]
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* [[Fluoro-materials Science]]
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* [[Layered Double Hydroxide Mateials]]
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* [[Particle Technology]]
  
    * Nano-clay polymer additives
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== Opportunities ==
    * Dry processing of ceramic composite boards
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The Carbon-, Fluorine and Polymer Materials Engineering Group in the Department of Chemical Engineering offers three Masters Degrees to prospective candidates, namely, the MEng (Chemical Engineering) for students with a BEng or equivalent qualification and the MSc (Applied Science) for students with an acceptable BSc-degree, BTech degree or equivalent. To see the modules presented, click [http://ragnarok.up.ac.za/wiki/Curriculum here].
    * Zirconium chemicals from zircon sand
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    * "Green" Pyrotechnic Time-Delay Compositions
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    * Pigments for glazes
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Polymers
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For more information on current bursary opportunities in the group, [http://web.up.ac.za/sitefiles/file/44/1026/2063/2011%20Bursaries%20IAM.pdf click here].
  
    * Starch-based plastic compounds
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== Safety ==
    * Fast-release solid pesticide formulations
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Safety is of the utmost importance in any Laboratory.  To keep laboratory users safe and prevent loss of equipment, certain general rules and guides should be followed in all laboratories. All students in the group must familiarise themselves with the [http://web.up.ac.za/sitefiles/file/44/1026/2063/General%20Laboratory%20Rules.pdf General Laboratory Rules].
    * Gassing of emulsion explosives
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    * Polymer additives including photodegradants for polyethylene, intumescent flame retardants and volatile corrosion inhibitors for plastics packaging.
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Fluoro-Materials Group
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    * Fluoropolymers
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    * Dry fluorination
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    * Fluorine production
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    * HF-based minerals processing
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Research Projects in the Institute of Applied Materials
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    * Carbon materials (Eskom PBMR, Suprachem)
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    * Inorganics and ceramics (African Explosives, Kumba Resources)
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    * Polymers (African Products, Xyris technology)
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Research sponsorships
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Industrial with support from NRF through the THRIP-programme.
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Research facilities available at UP
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    * Laboratory for microscopy and micro-analysis (SEM, TEM, EDS)
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    * Raman and infrared facility (FTIR, Raman scpectroscopy)
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    * Thermal analysis (DSC, TGA, BET Surface Area)
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    * Committee for XRD and XRF (XRD, XRF)
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    * XPS facility (XPS)
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    * NMR spectroscopy (NMR)
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Latest revision as of 10:29, 20 November 2018

Welcome to the Institute for Applied Materials group wiki. The Institute of Applied Materials is an interdisciplinary materials research group at the University of Pretoria associated with the Departments of Physics, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering.


Staff

Research Focus Areas

Opportunities

The Carbon-, Fluorine and Polymer Materials Engineering Group in the Department of Chemical Engineering offers three Masters Degrees to prospective candidates, namely, the MEng (Chemical Engineering) for students with a BEng or equivalent qualification and the MSc (Applied Science) for students with an acceptable BSc-degree, BTech degree or equivalent. To see the modules presented, click here.

For more information on current bursary opportunities in the group, click here.

Safety

Safety is of the utmost importance in any Laboratory. To keep laboratory users safe and prevent loss of equipment, certain general rules and guides should be followed in all laboratories. All students in the group must familiarise themselves with the General Laboratory Rules.