Undergraduate Training Position – Photocatalytic degradation of pharmaceutical compounds from waters, and ways for their removal.
General Information
Title
Photocatalytic degradation of pharmaceutical compounds from waters, and ways for their removal.
Sending Institution
Notre Dame University Louaize (NDU) in Lebanon
Host Institution
University of Oulu (UOulu) in Finland
Advisor(s)
Prof. Tero Luukkonen & Prof. Mika Huuhtanen & Prof. Satu Ojala from UOulu, Dr. Talal Salem & Dr. Najib Metni from NDU
Start Date
August 22, 2022
Application Deadline
May 20, 2022
Keywords
Photocatalytic degradation, Geopolymer catalysts
Profile & Skills Required
Chemical & Civil engineering students, who validated 90 credits with a GPA>3.00
Promoting Research Work
All relevant results will be published in international journals and presented at national and international conferences. In addition, if these materials perform well, the patentability of any new results will be considered before any public disclosure.
Training Details
Description
Objectives
- Photocatalytic degradation of pharmaceutical compounds from waters, and ways for removal.
- Geopolymer catalysts in the abatement of pharmaceutical residues from waters.
- Removal of pharmaceutical compounds from waters using adsorbents
References
- JUHOLA, Riikka, et al. Preparation of Granulated Biomass Carbon Catalysts—Structure Tailoring, Characterization, and Use in Catalytic Wet Air Oxidation of Bisphenol A. Catalysts, 2021, vol. 11, no 2, p. 251.
Templates
Any omission or non-compliance with the instructions requested will result in the Applicant's ineligibility. Any application that does not comply with the instructions will be rejected.