
Research Consulting
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SmecTech research consulting specialises in clay product R&D, mineralogical analysis of bentonites and other clay minerals as well as product characterisation, evaluation, comparison and quality assurance / quality control.
SmecTech can provide up-to-date literature reviews, technical reports regarding your product, professional lectures and educational materials in addition to data evaluation and interpretation.
SmecTech conducts research and development in green chemistry applications of nano composites, clay-based catalysts and reactive barriers for contaminant mitigation.
SmecTech conducts research and development in engineering applications of reactive barriers for contaminant mitigation.
Why choose SmecTech as your R&D provider?
• Internationally recognised expertise in clay mineralogy, smectite chemistry, industrial processes and applications of bentonites
• 15+ years experience in clay minerals research and development in Australia, North America and Europe
• Sound understanding of industry products and international R&D
• Independent, unbiased and individualised R&D service provider
• Lower overheads than most Government or University research providers
• Active research affiliation with the Geomechanics Group in Civil Engineering as well as Chemistry and Physics at Monash University
• Pay for service access to facilities and instrumentation
• Expert and application-based interpretation of analytical results
• Expertise in applying analytical instrumentation including synchrotron-based techniques and spectroscopic processing and statistical analysis software
• Experience in teaching and mentoring students, technical staff and researchers
Let SmecTech help you with your clay resource R&D needs.
Contact SmecTech today.