Applied Mining Lab – University of Patras

Department : Geology

Sector : Stone & Mineral Study, Study Of Territories, Environmental Processing Methods
Website: www.geology.upatras.gr
Framework Information : https://geo-sector.geology.upatras.gr/Hydrogeology/

Offered Services

  • Composition of nanocomposite clay minerals / photocatalysts
  • Preparation of rock and soil samples for study using X-ray diffractometry
  • Preparation of treated rock and soil specimens (with ethylene glycol or heating) for study using X-ray diffractometry for the identification of aluminate minerals.
  • Separation of the algal fraction of soils and rocks.
  • Determination of mixed clay alumina minerals using the Newmode program on X-rays.
  • Determination of physical properties of soils and rocks (eg plasticity, moisture, cation exchange capacity).
  • Study of the suitability of soils and rocks for their use as clay carpets in landfills.
  • Study of the suitability of minerals, soils and rocks for their use in the absorption of organic pollutants.
  • Study of the suitability of minerals, soils and rocks for their use in microbial adsorption.
  • Study of the suitability of minerals, soils and rocks for their use in the absorption of inorganic pollutants.

Contact Information

Contact Person : Prof.  K. Hatzipanagiotou
Telephone : 2610-997597
Email : k.hatzipanagiotou@upatras.gr