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সর্ব-শেষ হাল-নাগাদ: ৩rd August ২০১৫
নিউক্লিয়ার এন্ড রেডিয়েশন কেমিস্ট্রি ডিভিশন
Objectives
- R&D of different scientific fields- particularly, radiation processing of polymeric materials
- Research on Analytical and Environmental problems of Bangladesh
- Quality Control of cooling water circuits used in TRIGA MARK-II Nuclear Research Reactor at AERE, Savar
- Development of Nuclear related materials
Groups
- Analytical Chemistry
- Radiation Chemistry
- Rubber Chemistry
Activities
- Projects
Application of Radiation Processing Technology for Materials-Plant Plant: Institute of Polymer Technology (Financed by the Government of Bangladesh)
- Services
Analytical Services
| Analytes / Species | Sample / Matrix type | Instrumentation | Detection Limit* / Range | Typical Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Na, K, Ca, Mg | Most solids and liquids | FAAS, ETAAS | ppb -ppm | Water and Wastewater, Soil, Industrial products, food and vegetations |
| Fe, Cu, Zn, Mn, Co, Cr, Sb, Pb, Cd, Ni | Most solids and liquids | FAAS, ETAAS | ppb -ppm | Water and Wastewater, Soil, Industrial products, food and vegetations |
| As | Solids and liquids | HG-AAS | low ppb - ppm | Water, Vegetation, Human tissue, hair and nail. |
| Hg and Me-Hg | Solids and liquids | CV-AAS | low ppb -ppm | Water, fish and food. |
| U, Th | Solids and liquids | SX-Spectrophotometry | ppb - ppm | Water, rock, soil, minerals |
The experimental Limit of Detection (LOD) for individual anlytes varies according as the concerned matrix and the pretreatment applied. The Detection Limit obtained with the AAS measurements are found to be satisfactory for typical applications mentioned above.
| Bulk parameters | Specific Analyte (s) measured | Instrumentation / Method | Typical Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical and aggregate properties | pH, EC, TDS, TSS, Alkalinity, DO, Hardness, Colour. | Conventional , Spectrophotometry | Natural water, wastewater and industrial effluents |
| Cations | Na, K, Mg, Ca, Fe, Cu, Zn, Mn, Co, Cd, As, Hg, Sb | AAS / SE-AAS | Natural and Drinking water, Domestic and industrial wastewater, industrial effluents, industrial feed water. |
| Anions | Chloride (Cl-), fluoride (F-), sulphate (SO42-), nitrate (NO3-), nitrite (NO2-), cyanide (CN-), silicate (SiO3- as SiO2), | IC, Spectrophotometry | Natural water, wastewater and industrial effluents, industrial feed water. |
| Demand parameters | BOD, COD | Spectrophotometry, conventional | Natural water, wastewater and industrial effluents, industrial feed water. |
| Nutrients | Ammonia nitrogen as N, Nitrate nitrogen as N, Orthophosphate as P, Total phosphorus, Total Kjeldahl nitrogen | Spectrophotometry, conventional | Natural water, drinking water and beverages |
| Corrosion Properties | Langelier Index (LI), Relative Saturation Index (RSI) | Conventional | Natural water, industrial feed water. |
| Water Purity Test | As per ISO 3696: 1987 | Various | Reagent water, High Purity Water |
R&D Activities
- Radiation processing
- Production of medically applicable hydrogel for wound dressing
- Preparation of composite of rubber with synthetic polymer
- Synthesis of metal adsorbent
- Radiation processing of natural rubber
- Surface modification of natural fibers (jute, coir, sisal, banana fiber etc).
- Improvement the quality of wood using acrylic monomers.
- Development of the surface properties of leather products.
- Fabrication of natural fiber reinforced polymer composites.
- Extraction of biopolymers (chitin and chitosan) from shrimp, prawn. crab etc.
- Production of gelatin based films for scaffold preparation.
- Preparation of shellac films for coating industries.
- Production of totally degradable polymer composites.
- Fabrication of packaging materials based on starch and alginate.
- Application of sodium alginate as plant growth promoters.
- Analytical
- Industrial effluent quality and impact on the environment
- Development of efficient water chemistry protocols applicable to coolant circuits of various nuclear reactors
- Environmental impact of Municipal Solid Waste disposal in Bangladesh and methods for their safe disposal
- Recycling of industrial and municipal wastewater
- Biodiversity hazards of arsenic contamination in Bangladesh
Achievements
- Medically applicable hydrogels were successfully prepared
- Various types of dipped rubber goods were prepared with radiation processed rubber
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Mechanical properties of natural fibers (jute, coir, sisal, banana fiber etc) were significantly developed by using different oligomers and monomers with the help of radiation techniques.
- The quality of wood and leather was improved.
- Fabricated natural fiber reinforced polymer composites for general construction purposes.
- Biopolymers (chitin and chitosan) were successfully extracted from shrimp, prawn. crab etc.
- Successfully produced gelatin based films for scaffold preparation.
- Prepared shellac films for coating industries.
- Totally degradable packaging materials were developed as an alternative of polyethylene shopping bags.
- Sodium alginate was applied as plant growth promoters and found dramatic results.
Major Facilities
- Atomic Absorption Spectrometry
- Ion Chromatography
- Spectrophotometry
- Universal Testing Machine
- UV-radiation Sources
- Weathering Tester
- UV-Visible spectrophotometer
- Latex Centrifuge
- Viscometer
- Aging Oven
- Single Screw Extruder
- Mixture Machine
- Heat. Press Machine
- Injection Molding Machine
- FT-IR
- Thermo Mechanical Analyzer (TMA
- Thermo Gravimetric Analyzer (TGA)
- Tack Tester
- General laboratory facilities for analytical and polymer characterization
Perspective Plan
- To transfer the developed radiation processing technology to private entrepreneurs in Bangladesh
- Development and Implementation of Water Chemistry Programs Applicable to Nuclear Power Plants in Bangladesh
- Preparedness for Total Analytical Support to Ensuing Industrial and Environmental Challenges
চেয়ারম্যান (চলতি দায়িত্ব)
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অভ্যন্তরীণ ই-সেবাসমূহ
- বিএইসি ডি-নথি
- পরমাণু চিকিৎসার অনলাইন সেবা
- বিএইসি ওয়েব মেইল
- সকল কর্মকর্তা
- বিদেশ ভ্রমণের তথ্যপুঞ্জ
- প্রকাশনার তথ্যভাণ্ডার
কেন্দ্রীয় ই-সেবা
গুরুত্বপূর্ণ লিংক
- বায়েরা
- রিজওন্যাল কো-অপারেটিভ এগ্রিমেন্ট
- আন্তর্জাতিক নিউক্লিয়ার তথ্য ব্যবস্থা
- আন্তর্জাতিক পরমানু শক্তি সংস্থা
- ফোরাম ফর নিউক্লিয়ার কো-অপারেশন ইন এশিয়া
- বিজ্ঞান ও প্রযুক্তি মন্ত্রনালয়
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