Expertise
The Wark has expertise in a diverse range of fields - from
pharmaceuticals to mineral processing to surface coatings. The underlying
scientific theme that connects all of The Wark's activities is the chemistry
and physics of interfaces. Often overlooked, the science of interfaces - the
junctions between different materials or phases - is central to many
products and processes that affect our everyday lives. These range all the
way from ancient technologies such as paints and inks, through to tomorrow's
world of nanotechnology and biotechnology.
The researchers at The Wark use their knowledge of this science to
understand and modify the behaviour of materials to improve processes or
solve problems for industry. We have particular expertise in the following
areas:
- Adhesion
- Adsorption
- Biointerfaces
- Clays
- Colloids
- Corrosion and failure analysis
- Emulsions
- Flotation
- Mineral processing
- Molecular modelling
- Particle characterisation
- Polymer characterisation
- Sulphide minerals
- Surface analysis and characterisation
- Thin films
- Wetting