Multipurpose and Multichannel BioLogic VMP300 Potentiostat/Galvanostat (PGSTAT) for Diverse Electrochemistry applications at TUT
On its journey of growth, the Nanomaterials for Electrochemistry Application Research Team (NEART) at the Department of Chemistry, Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), under the leadership of Dr Katlego Makgopa and Dr Letlhogonolo Mabena, has upgraded their one channel (VSP150) for a bigger multichannel (VMP300) Bio-Logic Potentiostat.
This has created a space where all the upcoming scientists in the team can have ample access to the instrument, to combat global challenges using the electrochemistry approach. The equipment was acquired through the assistance of the National Equipment Programme (NEP) from the National Research Foundation (NRF), awarded to a joint application by Dr Mabena and Dr Makgopa.
The equipment will assist the leaders of NEART in various applications, which include the electrochemistry of nanostructured materials and their potential applications as electro-catalysts for electrochemical energy storage (i.e. electrochemical capacitors and lithium-ion batteries) and conversion (i.e. fuel cells), hydrogen storage/evolution and wastewater treatment.
The aim behind NEART research activities is to:
- Promote new alternative and clean energy sources, arising from renewable energy resources, which could reduce Africa’s/global dependence on fossil fuels, which has a negative impact on the environment
- Curb the high energy demand from the developing countries
- Provide sustainable potent water supply utilising advanced materials ranging from carbon-based nanomaterials to metal oxides, conducting polymers and metal organic frameworks
