Impact of the Diamond Light Source on research in Earth and environmental sciences: current work and future perspectives

DOI: 10.1098/rsta.2013.0151
PMID: 25624516

Authors: I. T. Burke (University of Leeds) , F. Mosselmans (Diamond Light Source) , S. Shaw (University of Manchester) , C. Peacock (University of Leeds) , L. G. Benning (University of Leeds) , V. Coker (University of Manchester)
Co-authored by industrial partner: No

Type: Journal Paper
Journal: Philosophical Transactions Of The Royal Society A: Mathematical, Physical And Engineering Sciences , VOL 373 (2036) , PAGES 20130151 - 20130151

State: Published (Approved)
Published: January 2015

Abstract: Diamond Light Source Ltd celebrated its 10th anniversary as a company in December 2012 and has now accepted user experiments for over 5 years. This paper describes the current facilities available at Diamond and future developments that enhance its capacities with respect to the Earth and environmental sciences. A review of relevant research conducted at Diamond thus far is provided. This highlights how synchrotron-based studies have brought about important advances in our understanding of the fundamental parameters controlling highly complex mineral–fluid–microbe interface reactions in the natural environment. This new knowledge not only enhances our understanding of global biogeochemical processes, but also provides the opportunity for interventions to be designed for environmental remediation and beneficial use.

Subject Areas: Technique Development


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