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Collaborators
Jun 12, 2023 - 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 Ramani,…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/electrochemistry-energy-environment-eee-group/funders
Funders
Jun 12, 2023 - Anglo American Platinum Lonmin National Research Foundation of South Africa\ HySA Infrastructurehttps://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/atmospheric-chemistry-research-group/history-group
History to the Group
Jul 04, 2023 - 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…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/pure-and-applied-analytics-paa/program-and-special-issue
Program and Special Issue
Aug 02, 2023 - .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 SpeakersProgramme and Special Issue…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/laboratory-applied-molecular-modelling-lamm/history-group
History to the Group
Jul 05, 2023 - 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 senior…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/laboratory-applied-molecular-modelling-lamm/background-research
Background to the Research
Jul 03, 2023 - 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…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/laboratory-applied-molecular-modelling-lamm/current-research-focus
Current Research Focus
Jul 03, 2023 - 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 materials…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/laboratory-applied-molecular-modelling-lamm/research-leaders-and-publication-links
Research Leaders and Publication Links
Sep 11, 2023 - Prof Cornie van Sittert Group Leader Tel: 018 299 2338 Email: Cornie.VanSittert@nwu.ac.za Office: Building G08, Room G01, Potchefstroom Campus Qualifications: PhD (Chemistry), MSc(Molecular Modelling), MSc (Chemistry), Diploma in Tertiary Education Expertise: Inorganic Chemistry…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/laboratory-applied-molecular-modelling-lamm/active-researchers-and-publication-links
Active Researchers and Publication Links
Apr 30, 2024 - Dr Tsepiso Khutlane Postdoctoral Research Fellow Google Scholar Dr Cecil Botchway Postdoctoral Research Fellow Kyle Meerholz PhD…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/laboratory-applied-molecular-modelling-lamm/collaborators
Collaborators
Jul 05, 2023 - Our collaborators are as follows: Prof Damian Onwudiwe NWU CRB Mahikeng Campus, SA Research Gate Prof Nore de Leeuw University of Leeds, UK Research Gate Dr David…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/atmospheric-chemistry-research-group/background-research
Background to the Research
Jul 03, 2023 - The impacts of air pollution on the environment are diverse, which include harmful consequences for human health, vegetation, animals and the natural ecosystem. In addition, these atmospheric pollutants affect earth’s climate through contributing to changes in energy fluxes of solar and terrestrial radiation in the atmosphere (radiative…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/atmospheric-chemistry-research-group/current-research-focus
Current Research Focus
Jul 04, 2023 - Chemical and physical properties of the unique Southern African atmosphere is explored through: Monitoring temporal and spatial variations in atmospheric gaseous and particulate (aerosols) pollutant concentrations. Measurement of chemical and physical properties of atmospheric aerosols. Deposition (wet and dry) of atmospheric pollutants…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/atmospheric-chemistry-research-group/research-leaders-and-publication-links
Research Leaders and Publication Links
Aug 30, 2023 - Prof. Pieter G. van Zyl Co-group leader Orcid | Scopus Telephone: +27 18 299 2353 Email: pieter.vanzyl@nwu.ac.za Office: Potchefstroom Campus, Building G8, Room 212 Qualifications: PhD Expertise: Atmospheric chemistry Dr. K. Jaars Co-group leader Orcid | Scopus Telephone: +27 18 299 2337 Email: kerneels.jaars@nwu.ac.za Office:…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/atmospheric-chemistry-research-group/active-researchers-and-publication-links
Active Researchers and Publication Links
Apr 30, 2024 - Ms Liezl Bredenkamp PhD student Orcid Ms Tamryn Hamilton PhD student Orcid Ms Xolisa Job MSc student Orcid Mr Tiaan van Niekerk MSc student Orcid Mr Sherwon Coetzee MSc student Orcid Ms Cara le Grange MSc student Orcidhttps://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/atmospheric-chemistry-research-group/collaborators
Collaborators
Jul 03, 2023 - 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 Center,…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/atmospheric-chemistry-research-group/funders
Funders
Jul 03, 2023 - 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 carbon,…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/atmospheric-chemistry-research-group/news-social-updates-gallery
News, Social Updates & Gallery
Jul 04, 2023 - 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…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/catalysis-and-synthesis/history-group
History to the Group
Jul 04, 2023 - 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 in…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/catalysis-and-synthesis/background-research
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…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/catalysis-and-synthesis/current-research-focus