Our fundamental expertise here at the University of Wisconsin – Madison is in the area of colloid and surface chemistry. From the mid 70’s to mid 80’s, we studied the fundamental and practical aspects of interfacial chemistry between hydrous oxides and aqueous solutions including the ability of these oxide adsorbents to interact with protolyzable anions such as arsenate and phosphate. As a result of this research, we discovered that these specifically adsorbed anions could bind particles together in a highly ordered array. This lead us to materials having controlled porosities and chemistries. We have developed competence at making thin-films and membranes whose pore size is less than twenty angstroms in diameter. These thin-film materials are now being employed in wide variety of applications which comprise our environmental technology platform. Throughout these web pages you will find many fine contributions to our research on materials and their applications by many past and present students, staff, as well as visiting professors & scientists over these past 35 years. This web site is dedicated to all of these academic family members who have helped us to build this program. Some of their scientific contributions are included in a list of the most cited and recent publications. In addition to publications, over 25 patents have been generated as a result of this research. These patents are available for licensing through the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation. Federal, State and Industrial Funding support our research. Currently, about 60% of our resources derive from Industrial Gifts and Contracts.
Over the years, Isabel and I have had the good fortune to work with two excellent staff members, Dr. Walter Zeltner and Dr. Dean Tompkins, and wonderful professional colleagues including Profs. Joe Delfino, Bill Sonzogni, Jamie Schauer and especially the other Two A’s in our program, Dave Armstrong and Anders Andren. These members of our academic staff have certainly made our job a true delight.
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