Dr. Alafara's research on processing of chalcopyrite ore using hydrometallurgical method earned him the Award, which was presented to him during the 2015 edition of the International Conference on Mineral Processing Technology (MPT) in Visakhapatnam, India, between March 12 and 14. The conference was sponsored by the Indian Institute of Mineral Engineers (IIME).
The research endeavour, which involves leaching, solvent extraction and precipitation, was carried out to recover copper from its ore for use in the production of high grade copper oxide.
Dr. Alafara presented a paper on the research, which he carried out in conjunction with Prof. Folahan Adekola, Dr. Rafiu Bale and Mr. Kuranga Ayinla.
The organisers described the research as excellent, brilliant and knowledge-based. They said the product obtained (copper oxide) could be applied as pigment in ceramic industries, cuprammonium hydroxide solution for rayon, p-type semi-conductor, dry cell batteries production and as safety disposal of hazardous materials.
The paper was then adjudged as the best in Electro- and Hydro-Bio processing session, which was sponsored by the IIME. He was presented with MISRA Award of excellence in Electro- and Hydro-Bio processing research.
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