Recovering rare earth elements from coal ash for clean energy technologies
Findings can help inform development of efficient, environmentally friendly process for recovering REEs
The latest environment stories from the Canadian Light Source synchrotron
Findings can help inform development of efficient, environmentally friendly process for recovering REEs
Researchers from Kansas State University determine mechanism by which soils treated with organic fertilizers store more carbon
Researchers use SM beamline to test alloy identified as "clear winner" by artificial intelligence
UAlberta researchers use HXMA beamline to develop fix to formation of dendrites
McGill team used HXMA beamline, machine learning to identify elements that -- when combined with sodium -- keep battery stable
New catalyst creates closed "carbon loop" that recycles any CO2 that's produced back into methane.
A step-change in the production of battery materials should result in lower-cost batteries overall with a substantially lower global warming footprint.
University of Alberta researchers identify optimal conditions for trapping atmospheric carbon in mining waste.
Material has unique ‘switchable’ property that allows it to alternate between oil-sorbent and oil-repellent
University of Guelph researchers use CLS to better understand compound used to treat sour gas.
USask researchers find composite resists corrosion as well as current industry standard and holds more waste
McGill researchers develop new green technology
UBC researchers identify unique water storage system that protects balsam poplar trees from drought
Researchers from University of Guelph develop method for converting liquid oils to solid, plant-based fats with texture similar to meat.
Researchers demonstrate effectiveness of method for containing toxins from mine waste that could help protect drinking water, prevent cancer.
Researchers from Cornell University, Purdue University have identified a previously undiscovered mechanism triggered by calcium when it’s added to soil.
Researchers from Western University gain deeper understanding of all-solid-state lithium-sulfur batteries, which could lead to EVs that cost less to purchase, travel further on a single charge, and are safer to drive.
Researchers from Western University have discovered that incorporating other metals reduces the amount of platinum that is required to produce energy, and results in a more stable catalyst for fuel cells.
A team led by researchers at the University of Queensland has developed an innovative method to turn harmful tailings into healthy soil.
U of T researcher Gisele Azimi is bringing battery recycling to a new level, using captured carbon dioxide to harvest the precious metals used for green technologies.
Modular design by researchers at Rice University could be used to clean air in homes, industrial plants, and even a space station.
Saskatchewan’s Athabasca Basin is home to some of the world’s largest and richest uranium deposits, but it can still be tricky to find them.
When Simone Pujatti dove deeply into the makeup of rocks from the ocean floor, he did not find what he was expecting — he found something much more interesting, with implications for mitigating climate change.
Converting CO2 to useful chemicals
Researchers from University of Saskatchewan use Canadian Light Source to examine why common agricultural byproduct an effective adsorbent for clearing pharmaceutical pollutants from water.
Scientists from Canadian Nuclear Laboratories, University of Saskatchewan using the CLS to investigate energy solutions.
CLS techniques provide powerful toolkit for modelling arsenic at McClean Lake.
McGill scientists have identified potential method for producing hydrogen from the oceans.
Finding sustainable sources of renewable energy will help combat climate change and offer consumers access to reliable sources of fuel.
Research may help advance human and environmental health.
Using a synchrotron to study how soil can reduce greenhouse gases, retain more moisture during droughts, and hold more soil organic carbon for greater crop resilience.
Tested gloves released microparticles, organic matter, and heavy metals into water after weathering.
Getting more useful products out of renewable resources like wood is the goal of scientists who are using Canada’s only synchrotron.
Researchers are examining the history of our oceans to better protect us from climate change.
Researchers are using synchrotron light to literally peel back the onion on cell walls to help plants better withstand the stresses caused by climate change and disease.
Saskatchewan researchers may have uncovered unprecedented details in dinosaur fossils.
USask professor John Tse is using our BXDS beamlines for insight into ice formation in extreme environments
Monitoring dust from legacy mine tailings to keep communities safe
After years of meticulous research, Dr. Ajay Dalai’s exploration of canola meal pellets as an eco-friendly alternative to coal and natural gas for both heat and energy is poised to move into its next phases – scaled-up pellet production and commercialization.
Levels of arsenic in Northern Ontario’s Long Lake are so high that some local residents can no longer drink the water.
Over 200 million people in more than 70 countries, including some in Canada, are drinking water with a high concentration of arsenic.
Bats are the only mammals to have achieved powered flight. Their bones reflect this novel ability among mammals, with long flexible wing bones. Dr. Janna Andronowski of the Memorial University of Newfoundland uses our BMIT beamline to see inside these bones to better understand the blood vessels and bone microstructure that gives bats their unique ability to fly.
University of Toronto researchers used the CLS to gain insight into solar cell material in hopes to make solar power more efficient and affordable.
Applying the ability of the Canadian Light Source to determine toxicity of various chemical states of nickel to protect the environment and workers during the nickel mining process.
Developing cutting-edge technology through the CLS to remotely sense natural gas pipeline leaks.
Developing a deeper chemical understanding of potash processing.
An international team of researchers is hopeful that their green method for producing fertilizer could help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and food insecurity in the future.
Understanding the mobility and toxicity of selenium
A collaboration with Chevron aiming to establish a greener method to lubricate car exhaust systems than ZDDP.
Determining the long-term impacts of uranium mining tailings.
Researchers used synchrotron light to determine that plant waste could be an ideal, cost-effective method for preventing arsenic in mine waste from polluting our water.
An international team of scientists used the Canadian Light Source (CLS) at the University of Saskatchewan to identify destructive metals in mine tailings samples taken in Quebec.
University of Calgary researchers see the potential of hydrogen-based fuels in the fight against climate change.
MIT Scientists are using CLS to understand how the chemistry of rechargeable batteries shifts and help guide battery design.
University of Toronto's Sam Teale discusses his research on healing defects in perovskites used in solar cells - using the BXDS sector at the CLS synchrotron.
Fish, carrots and snow fleas rely on a common protein to survive when the temperature drops. Dr. Davies with Queen's University is using the CLS to study these special antifreeze proteins.
Using the Canadian Light Source, Trinity College Dublin researchers have studied long term phosphorus storage and release in environmental systems, information help guide water quality management.
Adam Gillespie with the University of Guelph is using the Canadian Light Source to look at phosphorus chemistry. This research could help with phosphorus-related problems such as algal blooms and toxins in lakes.
University of Manitoba researchers identified the potential to use polymer composites as electrode matrices in lithium-ion batteries.
Using the Brockhouse beamline at the CLS, an international team of researchers was able to visualize for the first time how atoms are structured in samples of arseniosiderite and yukonite.
University of Saskatchewan scientists have worked at the Canadian Light Source develop deep insight into two types of light emitting crystals for next-generation LEDS.
The Canadian Light Source is launching The Bison Project, a research experience built with a reconciliation action framework, in collaboration with several organizations beginning to the East of the facility.
Researchers used the rich soils of Hawaii to study the critical movement of phosphorous, which can help crops become more successful and maintain the health of our ecosystems.
A team of researchers from the CLS and Memorial University set out to determine whether bromine could be found in household dust.
Canadian researchers work towards harnessing the potential of hydrogen as an energy source for everyday use.
Using the CLS synchrotron, a University of Saskatchewan-led research team has developed a method for monitoring uranium contaminants in mine tailings using samples from McClean Lake, SK.
One size does not fit all when it comes to using biochar for soil remediation, according to researchers who used the CLS.
Researchers worked improve their technique for converting CO2 into ethanol, a valuable chemical for industrial applications that also reduces emissions.
University of Saskatchewan and Environment and Climate Change Canada researchers have mapped metals in bird feathers, a technique that could help make environmental monitoring less destructive.
A collaboration between U of T Engineering and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology has created two-layered solar cells that successfully combine traditional silicon with new perovskite technology.
The Canadian Light Source has launched a unique initiative that creates opportunities for school students across the country to be directly involved in a national research project.
Scientists develop new, greener technique to produce hydrogen peroxide, used in mining, textiles, and cosmetics industries.
Mapping the evolution of life requires a detailed understanding of the fossil record, and scientists used the CLS to look at the cell structure and chemistry of the earliest known woody plant.
A new study uses the CLS to help ensure that waste from nuclear power plants remains safe and secure for thousands of years to come.
Cornell University scientists have shown that charcoal can mop up large quantities of nitrogen from ammonia air pollution.
Researchers have used the CLS to study the possibility that seaweed could make its way from the Canadian coast to the diet of Prairie cows.
A new technology from University of Toronto Engineering is taking a substantial step towards enabling manufacturers to create plastics out of sunshine and pollution.
This research contributes to understanding of the mechanisms in the carbon cycle that is needed to predict what would happen if the temperature rises due to climate change.
A new catalyst created by University of Toronto engineering researchers brings them one step closer to artificial photosynthesis — a system that, just like plants, would use renewable energy to convert carbon dioxide (CO2) into stored chemical energy.
One of Saskatchewan’s longest running uranium operators is working with the CLS to ensure its operations are sustainable now and protective of the environment for thousands of years into the future.
Researchers from Concordia University now have a better understanding of the world’s largest carbon sink - the oceans.
Bacteria found to survive at extreme cold temperatures are giving scientists the hope that they will find life in outer space, either on Mars, Jupiter’s moon Europa, or Saturn’s moon Enseladus.
Innovation Saskatchewan and the Petroleum Technology Research Centre have announced funding for an innovative research collaboration headed by the University of Calgary and employing the Canadian Light Source.
Scientists from the University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy Research have worked to turn plant material into ultra-clean fuels using CLS techniques.
About half of Canada’s residential electricity needs could be met if solar panels were installed on the roofs of residential buildings. At a single atom thick, graphene was the first 2D crystal ever discovered. It is a great candidate for solar cells because it is transparent, stronger than steel, and a better conductor than copper. It also can’t corrode. Researchers from the University of Saskatchewan aim to harness these qualities into a more efficient solar cell by modifying the material with oxygen to make a better charge collector. To do this, they take a close look at graphene oxide’s unique electronic signature.
By using powerful X-rays, researchers can determine contaminants around uranium mining sites.