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National Research Institute for Chemical Technology

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The National Research Institute for Chemical Technology (NARICT) is a parastatal under Nigeria Federal Ministry of Science and Technology. It is located in Basawa, Zaria, Kaduna State.[1]

Research Departments

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The institute presently has four research departments involved in renewable energy research, catalysis, and treatment of industrial effluent waste.[2]

The departments are :

  • Basic Research
  • Petrochemical and Allied
  • Industrial and Environmental Technology Department
  • Textile Technology Department. [citation needed]

Analytical equipment and laboratories

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NARICT's laboratories contain analytical equipment such as GCMS, AAS, LCMS, BET surface area analyzer, DTGA, SEM, FTIR and HPLC to name a few.[citation needed]

Leadership

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The Current Director General/CEO of the institute is Professor Jeff Barminas. Formally resuming office on 27 May 2017.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "National Research Institute for Chemical Technology (NARICT)". Commonwealth of Nations. Retrieved 12 August 2022.
  2. ^ "NARICT:National Research Institute for Chemeical Technology". www.narict.gov.ng. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
  3. ^ "NARICT's new Director General assumes duty". Daily Trust Newspapers. 2 June 2017.