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Professor Michael L. Free
michael.free @ utah.edu
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TEACHING INTERESTS
Corrosion of metals, aqueous processing of metals, and historical metallurgy subjects taught using electronic web-based assistance, hands-on laboratory and demonstration experiences, interactive-group projects, and tradional methods.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Interfacial phenomena as they relate to corrosion, electrodeposition, and minerals and metal extraction processes.
Corrosion, electrochemistry, electrodeposition, hydrometallurgy, interfacial phenomena, separation technology.
Current Projects
- Corrosion minimization and evaluation, electrodeposition of metals, alloys, and metal matrix composites, electrorefining/electrowinning optimization, particle-surface force modification and control.
- Cross Cutting Technology Development. Electrochemical removal of metal contaminants from dilute solutions.
- Corrosion Minimization Using Surfactants. Corrosion inhibition.
- Alternative Anode Reaction for Copper Electrowinning. Investigation of alternate anode reaction chemistries for higher efficiency in electrowinning.
