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This project involves the development of robust, accurate and reliable voltametric method for the detection of copper ions in copper standards using Online Voltammetric Analyser (OVA) with gold wire electrode and plementation of this method to the current Envirocartâ„¢ In-Water Hull Cleaning (IWHC) water treatment process during cleans after the removal of biofilm from commercial and Navy vessels.
Completed major in chemistry major or equivalent
Laboratory experience using various chemical glassware, experience preparing accurately ppb and ppm concenrations of metal ion standards, experience using voltammetric instrument (Portable Digital Voltammeter, PDV6000+), pH meter, Excel and OneNote programs.
Project Area: Applied Chemistry
Supervisor(s): Dr Magdalena Wajrak, Mr Paul Lewtas (ECU adjunct and ModernWater Company, UK), Mr Peter Maidment (CleanSubSea Company), Mr Brad Finch (B3 Company)
Project level: Masters
Funding: External funding maybe available for this project from CleanSubSea, Modern Water Company and B3 company or through Defence Science Centre (DSC) grant.
Start date: Any
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