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Cutting-Edge Analytical Instruments at NIC-Sensors Facility for Diverse Research Fields

Explore the state-of-the-art Raman spectrometer, X-ray diffraction, AFM/STM, and MALDI-TOF mass spectrometer available at the NIC-Sensors facility. Users from Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Geology, and various research groups leverage these instruments. Operator training, repairs, and funding details are provided for each instrument, ensuring seamless functionality for users.

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Cutting-Edge Analytical Instruments at NIC-Sensors Facility for Diverse Research Fields

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  1. Raman spectrometer

  2. Opening of the NIC-Sensors by Minister Pando 13th Sept, 2010

  3. Minister with PhD students

  4. Inside the NIC-Sensors - facility • Users: • Pharmacy – RU • Organic chemists– RU • Inorganic Chemists – RU • Biotechnology – RU • Geology -RU • Nelson Mandela MU • University of Fort Hare • T Nyokong’s group Raman spectrometer (purchased 2008) COST: R 1 200 000 – DST-MINTEK Operators: Any student following training Problems: Laser broken – Repair Funds??? – NRF Chair funds!

  5. X-ray diffraction (XRD) R 2 500 000 DST/Mintek/NRF Purchased (2009) • Users: • Univ of Fort Hare • Geology – RU • Inorganic chemists- RU • T Nyokong’s group Operators: Any student following training

  6. Atomic Force microscopy (AFM) and Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM) NRF ONLY R 1.0 m Purchased 2007 • Users: • Pharmacy – RU • Inorganic Chemists – RU • Biotechnology – RU • T Nyokong’s group Operators: Two students and one post-doc trained – but too temporary Repair – R 200 000 Chair funds

  7. Inside the NIC-Sensors - facility MALDI – TOF Mass spectrometer R 3.6 mil Mainly NRF – small contribution – Mintek Purchased 2010 • Users: • University of Fort Hare • UKZN – enquiries • T Nyokong’s group Megan Coates - PhD Operators: 1 staff and two students trained Jonathan Britton - PhD

  8. Inside the NIC-Sensors - facility Arriving in January – 2011: XPS Cost: R 7 mil (NRF ONLY) • Interested users: • Physics – RU • Geology - RU Operators: Dr Edith Antunes (staff) –and Two students

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