| 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 Date | 10 December,2016 |
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| Funding Information | Prospective 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 Scholarships |
| Enrolment Information | Domestic OR International Student |
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