The department is to conduct research and development in the following:
(a) Provision of valuable chemicals and reagents needed for technological advancement of the country;
(b) Develop homegrown technologies relevant to food, chemical, pharmaceutical industries, etc;
(c) Provide technical and capacity building services in the area of science education and training.
The Department is made up of the following sections
Formulation of organic based pesticide using Agave sisalana.
Development of Bio Pesticide from Ocimum spp.
And Agave sisalana extracts for use against Callosobruchus maculatus (weevil)
during storage of Vigna unguiculata (cowpea).
Exploration and chemical investigation of various parts of Parkia biglobosa fruit for industrial utilization.
Extraction, isolation and characterization of bioactive components from organic sources.
Consultancy services for the generation of revenue.
Training of IT students and Corpers
Production of silica gel from kaolin.
Production of school chemicals such as copper sulphate,
iron sulphate, magnesium chloride, calcium chloride, zinc chloride from their ore.
Synthesis of new azo dye and iron complex derived from 3 – aminophenol for the textiles industries.
Production and characterization of activated carbon from moringa oleifera shells.
Production of bleach earth from locally sourced clay.
Consultancy services for the generation of revenue.
Training of IT students and NYSC Corps Members
Production of industrial starch and poultry feed formulation from Tamarindus indica.
Production of instant Zobo drink from Habiscus sabdariffa.
Consultancy services for the generation of revenue.
Training of IT students and NYSC Corps Members
Sourcing solid minerals available within North Western Nigeria for purification and production of laboratory reagents.li>
Consultancy services for the generation of revenue.
Training of IT students and NYSC Corps Members
PETROCHEMICAL AND ALLIED DEPARTMENT
Research and Development into production of chemical materials and chemicals relevant to the petrochemical and
allied industries. Activities are carried out with a view to transferring developed technologies to entrepreneurs
for sustainable national development.
Petrochemical & Allied Department is made up of three Divisions:
This Division carries out research and development in the areas of chemicals for petrochemical industries, catalysis.
Design and fabrication of pilot plants for the production of petrochemical related products.
Training of SIWES Students on research and development.
Guide project Students from higher Institutions.
This Division carries out research and on polymers.
Design and fabrication of pilot plants for the production of polymers.
Training of SIWES Students on research and development.
Guide project Students from higher Institutions.
This Division carries out research and on biofuels.
Design and fabrication of pilot plants for the production of biofuels.
Training of SIWES Students on research and development.
Guide project Students from higher Institutions.
TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
Research and Development of technologies for the production of materials and chemicals relevant to the textile and
allied industrial activities.
Textile Technology Department is made up of three Divisions, namely:
The Division deals with textile quality control properties from weaving to finishing
Checkmates the quality of the finished products
Impart desired properties to textile finished products
Production of non-woven fabrics
Use the obtained results for standardization
Training of SIWES students and corps members
Dyes and pigments extraction from natural sources for food, cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries
Synthesis of intermediates and dyes from organic and inorganic heterocyclic compounds for textile, paper, paints and allied industries
Coloration of substrates with the synthesized/extracted dyes/pigments
Paint/galvanization production technology
Effluent treatments of textile and allied industriesli
Extraction of heavy metals using specialized dyes
High technology application such as inkjet microfabrication and 3D printing.
Use the obtained results for scaling-up in pilot plant
Training of SIWES/Coppers members
Extract and modify fibres from natural sources
Synthesis /modify fibres using chemical sources
Fabricate composites with the extracted fibres for industrial/ Engineering applications
Use the obtained results for scaling-up in pilot plant
Train SIWES/Coppers members
Production of non-woven fabrics
INDUSTRIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION DEPARTMENT
The department is to develop environmentally sustainable solutions to the
challenges of pollution and ensure all researches in the Institute are sustainableand environmentally friendly.
To also provide services on consultancy to the public on water, wastewater and other related pollution challenges.
The department conducts environmental impact assessment,
monitoring and audit to R and D of the institute and industries in
a bid to have a cleaner and safer environment for human existence.
The department provides services on retainership for the optimisations and efficient
performance of waste treatment plants to industries.
The department serves as a consultant to regulatory bodies such as NESREA,
KEPA, NOSDRA and Ministry of Environment to ensure that industries comply with internationally
acceptable standard for effluent management.
The Department engages in the conversion of waste material into useful products.
PILOT PLANT AND FABRICATION DEPARTMENT
This department coordinates the research data obtained in the laboratory works into pilot plant and interfaces with
research laboratories, industries, entrepreneurs and institutions of higher learning to develop new technologies and
process optimization.
The Department of Pilot Plants & Fabrication Technology (PP&FTD) is structured into the following units:
The Department has the responsibility of co-ordinating the development
of research data obtained in the laboratories into pilot plant. In other words,
all research findings generated in the laboratories in conjunction with the departmental
staff are usually developed into pilot scale which is an intermediate small scale process machine having
lower capacity than its commercial version. Furthermore, the Department is also involved in the installation,
commissioning and test-run of all the plants developed within the Institute and those contracted out.
In addition to the foregoing functions, the Department liaises with other basic research departments
within the Institute in the design of experiment (DOE) and process optimization aimed at enhancing
productivity of the process plants at minimal cost.
This division is solely responsible for design of process plant
and equipment from primary data obtained in the laboratories into pilot scale.
Furthermore, selection of material for fabrication of the designed process
units is usually carried out by the division.
This Division interprets designs submitted by
other two divisions in the Department and fabricates them
into process equipment, plants and machines. In addition,
the Division carries out mechanical designs of process equipment and
fabricates customized machines from a conceptual idea. The Division has a specialized
workshop and requisite manpower which enables it to carry out general metal construction
works which contributes meaningfully in enhancing the Institute’s Internally Generated Revenue.
The production and process division is primarily concern with installation,
commissioning and test-run of any pilot plant developed in the institute.
The division also undertakes series of experimental runs on the developed pilot plants aimed at
obtained best operating conditions using minimal operating cost. Modification of existing pilot
plants within is usually handled by the division.
