NANOMINERALS UNIT


Our team of researchers aims to facilitate scientific breakthroughs and maintain DST/Mintek NIC competitiveness in nanoscience and nanotechnology.

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Our Vision


To become a vital centre with world-class infrastructure for synthesis, characterisation, modelling and device fabrication.

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Our Mission


To strengthen and support the NIC Health and Water platforms, through fundamental nanoscience research.

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Our Goals


To ensure that nanotechnology research leads to the responsible development of beneficial applications by harnessing the mineral wealth and by giving priority to research on societal implications, human health, and environmental issues related to nanotechnology.

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COMPUTER MODELLING AND SIMULATIONS

Used to simulate a digital representation of a system using computers and computer programs.

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MATERIAL
SYNTHESIS

Synthesis of a variety of different nanomaterials for application in health and water.

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PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
 

The Unit houses a HRSEM, TEM and AFM for the detailed characterisation of nanomaterials.

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EQUIPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE

Various equipment and infrastructure available for production and testing.

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THE TEAM


Meet the Nanominerals Team headed by Dr. Gebhu Ndlovu.


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