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Processing Technologies

Processing Technologies

Advances in processing technologies promise continued improvement in separation efficiency, product quality and environmental performance. Our research portfolio includes:

  • Fundamental and applied studies in advanced colloid and surface chemistry
  • Engineering development of advanced solid-solid and solid-liquid separation processes
  • Design, modeling, simulation and optimization of separation processes
  • Development of recycling technologies for recovery/reuse of secondary materials
  • Waste characterization, handling, stabilization, treatment and control

Faculty working in this area: Emily SarverAaron NobleRoe-Hoan Yoon, Wencai Zhang