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The Centre for Ionics, University of Malaya (CIUM) main research activities include: [1] Studies on natural and synthesized materials for possible applications as polymer electrolytes [2] Engineer the polymer electrolytes for optimum enhanced conductivity [3] Propose mechanism for ionic transport in such materials [4] Characterization of ionic conductors [5] Modeling of transport mechanism and fractal geometry [6] Fabrication and characterization of devices [7] Derive from plant resources and develop new materials for coating applications [8] Developing biocomposites and nano-intermetalic materials for medical applications [9] Develop a new system for separation for nano-material substances in term of analytical science [10] Synthesis of new polymeric materials
Apart from that, CIUM will organize workshops, publish papers, monographs and books related to ionic conductors and their applications. CIUM has established links with Max-Planck Institute for Polymer Research at Mainz, Germany and Centre for Electrochemical Research Institute at Karaikudi, India and foster collaboration. |
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Centre for Ionics University of Malaya was officially founded in 2007 by Prof. Dr. Abdul Kariem bin Mohd Arof although the idea came across his mind as early as 2005. Since then, C.I.U.M. has emerged as one of the leading research centers that has published more than 150 ISI-cited journal papers to-date. One of the objectives of the centre is to foster multidisciplinary research collaboration in the field of ionics and related areas, within university, within the country and international bodies. C.I.U.M. has successfully held 3 international conferences with more than 200 international & national participants & 2 national workshops. This centre has contributed to human capital growth with more than 29 completed and 20 on-going PhDs. |
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Ionic conductor is one of functional materials that conduct electricity ionically. It must be tailored to work efficiently. Tailoring materials is the key to succeed in the knowledge-based economy of the 21st century. C.I.U.M. has since focus on using green materials as ionic conductors to reduce environmental stress. In fact, turning a waste material product such as chitosan into a functional material was first pioneered by the founder of this centre. The diversity of the research group background enable C.I.U.M. to work on electrical energy storage devices such as fuel cells, electrical double layer capacitors and lithium–ion batteries, green energy solar cells and electrochromic smart windows, employing polymer based electrolytes. |
