For example, mixed metal oxides like BaTiO3 can thus be produced at a much lower temperature than by classical synthesis. NUS has evaluated several processes for the synthesis of mixed metal oxides at low temperatures and has succeeded in preparing fine powders of crystalline phase pure materials with high surface area.
Work is in progress on the processing of monolithic glassy bodies synthesised by the sol-gel method.
The aim is the development of optical quality glass of novel composition or at lower than normal processing temperatures. T he kidneys are highly sensitive to many industrial chemicals. These chemicals include lead, cadmium, mercury, petroleum chemicals and mixed solvents. The renal effects of these chemicals are usually silent and may contribute to the development of chronic renal failure. Currently, the early renal effects of industrial chemicals can only be measured by elaborate and invasive hospital-based tests.