Engineering

A clear insight into the affinity of biochar towards water is critical for its intended application. The state of the biochar would govern its use for a particular application. For example, hydrophilic biochar is preferred when sorption or organic contaminants are concerned. It is, at present, not clearly established the factors that govern the hydrophilicity and/or hydrophobicity of a biochar. Comprehension of the factors that affect the affinity of biochar towards water would aid to create a “designer biochar”.

The project would investigate the hydrophobic/hydrophilic nature of three different biochars made from three different biomasses and three different pyrolysis temperatures through contact angle test. Thus a correlation of the hydrophobic/hydrophilic nature of a biochar with pyrolysis temperature and feedstock would be established.

A background knowledge in biochar and environmental chemistry is preferred for the applying candidate. Dedication and devotion towards the project is a must.Student Recruitment Start Date10 December,2016Student Recruitment End Date  

• BE Final Year: 31 January,2020

Funding InformationProspective students obtaining any of the below scholarships are encouraged to apply for PhD or ME.

Chilean Bicentennial Scholarships
China Scholarship Council (CSC) scholarships
Danish Study Abroad Scholarships
Dikti-University of Auckland Scholarship Programme
German Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst Scholarships
US Financial Aid
University of Auckland Fulbright Scholarship
University of Auckland Commonwealth Scholarship
Asian Development Bank (ADB) - Japan Scholarship
New Zealand Development Scholarships (NZDS)
New Zealand Pacific Scholarships (NZPS)
New Zealand ASEAN Scholars Awards
Commonwealth ScholarshipsEnrolment InformationDomestic OR International Student