News - 2014
IEESC awarded beam time at Canadian Light Source
July 10, 2014
IEESC’s proposal entitled “Characterization of Non-thermal Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Penetration in Soil for the Remediation of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons” was recently awarded beam time at the Canadian Light Source (CLS) in Saskatoon through a competitive peer review process. This is a first for IEESC. On July 8, 2014, Dr. Chunjiang An, Mr. Yao Yao and Ms. Xiaying Xin used the Mid-IR beamline for high resolution chemical mapping of the soil section, which is crucial to the study of the formation and transportation of by-products during soil remediation.
A synchrotron is a source of brilliant light that scientists can use to gather information about the structural and chemical properties of materials at the molecular level. This tool can be used to probe matter and analyze a host of physical, chemical, geological, and biological processes. Information obtained by scientists can be used to help design new drugs, examine the structure of surfaces to develop more effective motor oils, build smaller, more powerful computer chips, develop new materials for safer medical implants, and clean-up of mining wastes, to name just a few applications.
The CLS is Canada’s national centre for synchrotron research. Located at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, it is a world-class, state-of-the-art facility that is advancing Canadian science, enhancing the competitiveness of Canadian industry and contributing to the quality of life of people around the world. Launched in 1999 and officially opened in 2004, the synchrotron is one of the largest science projects in Canadian history and was the product of an unprecedented collaboration of federal, provincial and municipal governments and agencies, universities from across the country and industry. The CLS is committed to being a world-leading centre of excellence in synchrotron science and its applications by working with the scientific community to promote the use of synchrotron light, promoting industrial partnerships and innovation, and engaging in scientific and educational outreach.
