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Background to the Research
2023-07-03 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…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/laboratory-applied-molecular-modelling-lamm/current-research-focus
Current Research Focus
2023-07-03 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…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/laboratory-applied-molecular-modelling-lamm/research-leaders-and-publication-links
Research Leaders and Publication Links
2026-06-11 Dr Jean Du Toit Group Leader Tel: 018 299 1667 Email: duToit.Jean@nwu.ac.za Office: Building G09, Room 108,…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/laboratory-applied-molecular-modelling-lamm/active-researchers-and-publication-links
Active Researchers and Publication Links
2026-06-11 Dr Cecil Botchway Postdoctoral Research Fellow Google Scholar …http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/laboratory-applied-molecular-modelling-lamm/collaborators
Collaborators
2023-07-05 Our collaborators are as follows: Prof Damian Onwudiwe NWU CRB Mahikeng Campus, SA Research Gate…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/atmospheric-chemistry-research-group/background-research
Background to the Research
2023-07-03 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…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/atmospheric-chemistry-research-group/current-research-focus
Current Research Focus
2023-07-04 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…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/atmospheric-chemistry-research-group/research-leaders-and-publication-links
Research Leaders and Publication Links
2026-06-08 Prof. Pieter G. van Zyl Co-group leader Orcid | Scholar Telephone: +27 18 299 2353 Email: pieter.vanzyl@nwu.ac.za Office: Potchefstroom Campus, Building G8, Room 212 Qualifications: PhD Expertise: Atmospheric chemistry Dr.…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/atmospheric-chemistry-research-group/active-researchers-and-publication-links
Active Researchers and Publication Links
2026-06-10 Ms Liezl Bredenkamp PhD student Orcid Mr Sherwon Coetzee MSc student Orcid Mr JP van der Merwe MSc student Ms Tamryn Hamilton PhD student Orcid…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/atmospheric-chemistry-research-group/collaborators
Collaborators
2023-07-03 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,…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/atmospheric-chemistry-research-group/funders
Funders
2023-07-03 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)…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/atmospheric-chemistry-research-group/news-social-updates-gallery
News, Social Updates & Gallery
2023-07-04 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…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/catalysis-and-synthesis/history-group
History to the Group
2023-07-04 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…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/catalysis-and-synthesis/background-research
Background to the Research
2023-07-03 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-…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/catalysis-and-synthesis/current-research-focus
Current Research Focus
2023-07-03 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…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/catalysis-and-synthesis/research-leaders-and-publication-links
Research Leaders and Publication Links
2026-06-10 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…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/catalysis-and-synthesis/active-researchers-and-publication-links
Active Researchers and Publication Links
2026-06-10 Dr Emmanuel Olaoye Postdoctoral Research Fellow Orcid Wynand Serfontein PhD Student Orcid Carli van der Merwe PhD Student (Pharm) …http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/catalysis-and-synthesis/collaborators
Collaborators
2023-07-03 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…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/paa/3MC-2024/Registration
3MC 2024: Registration
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