Under the patronage of the Dean of the College of Science for Women, Professor Dr. Sameera Naji Khdim , the Continuing Education Unit, in cooperation with the Department of Chemistry, organized a training course entitled “Cloud Point Extraction.” The course was presented by Ms. Tamader Ali Mahmoud and Dr. Zainab Hussein Fadil on Monday, March 9, 2026, at Abdul Hakim Hall. The course was attended by a number of faculty members, staff, and female students of the college.
The course aimed to introduce the cloud point extraction technique, which is considered one of the modern techniques in the field of chemistry. It sought to familiarize participants with the theoretical and practical principles of this technique, as well as its most important applications in environmental and pharmaceutical fields. The course included a detailed explanation of the concept of cloud point extraction, the mechanism of surfactants, and the factors affecting extraction efficiency, such as temperature, pH, and the concentration of the materials used.
Furthermore, the course addressed the various applications of this technique, including the analysis of heavy metals in water, monitoring environmental pollutants, and analyzing pharmaceutical compounds. It also highlighted the advantages and limitations of the technique, in addition to recent trends in its development.
In conclusion, emphasis was placed on the importance of this technique in advancing environmentally friendly chemical analysis methods within the framework of green chemistry, due to its high analytical sensitivity and reduced use of organic solvents. The session concluded with an open discussion, during which participants’ questions were addressed and clarified by the presenters.
