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Background to the Research
Jul 03, 2023 - 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
Jul 03, 2023 - 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
Apr 03, 2025 - 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
Apr 03, 2025 - Dr Ettiene Wiese Postdoctoral Research Fellow Orcid Dr Emmanuel Olaoye Postdoctoral Research Fellow Orcid Wynand Serfontein PhD Student Orcid David Venter PhD Student Orcid Ross-Lee Botha MSc Student…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/catalysis-and-synthesis/collaborators
Collaborators
Jul 03, 2023 - 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
Aug 30, 2023 - NRF Sasol c*Change DAAD DSThttp://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/hydrometallurgy/history-group
History to the Group
Jul 04, 2023 - 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
Jul 04, 2023 - 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/pure-and-applied-analytics-paa/test-3mc
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Jan 23, 2023 - .bg { padding: 1em; color: white; background-color: black; clear: left; text-align: center; } .btn-group-vertical { width: 100%; } 3MC Presents: International Conference on Recent Developments in Mathematical Modeling in Biology 29-31 March 2023, NWU, Potchefstroom Home…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/climate-change-air-quality-and-impacts/phd-students
PhD Students
Jul 04, 2024 - Daniel During PhD Student “Optimising the management of ambient particulate matter in South Africa” Ncobile Nkosi PhD Student "Characterzing dust sources in Southern Africa using ground-based measurements" Izelque Botha…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/x-vision-lectures
X-Vision 2023 Online Lectures
Feb 03, 2023 - A 40-YEAR JOURNEY Date: 14 February 2023 Time: 14:00 - 15:00 Venue: NWU Potchefstroom Campus, Building E5, Room G04 or connect via Zoom (passcode: 404132) *Speaker will connect virtually. Observatories, Telescopes & Travels: a personal journey PRESENTER: Prof David Buckley TOPIC:…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/african-amphibian-conservation-research-group/phd-candidate