Characterization and Speciation of Marine Materials Using Synchrotron Probes: Guidelines for New Users
Year: 2022
Type: article
Abstract: Synchrotron instruments are useful for marine studies because they make nondestructive measurements of chemical composition and speciation on small sample volumes and at low concentrations. Synchrotron beamtime is available without cost using a peer-reviewed proposal system. New users do not have to be synchrotron radiation experts to design a good experiment, but some guidance is needed to design and propose appropriate experiments. Here we present some of that guidance to encourage and increase access to synchrotron facilities for marine science. We provide advice and examples from experts on how to access these instruments, choose the optimal sample preparation, and avoid common pitfalls. We then present some examples of successful marine studies that use these techniques.
Source: Oceanography
Institutions: University of Minnesota, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Bangor University, University of California, Santa Cruz, Brookhaven National Laboratory, National Synchrotron Light Source II, Center for Functional Nanomaterials, Stony Brook University, Columbia University, Marymount Manhattan College, University of Washington, Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences, Cooperative Institute for Climate, Ocean, & Ecosystem Studies
Language: English
Subfield: Radiation
Field: Physics and Astronomy
Domain: Physical Sciences
SDG: Life below water
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $500
OpenAlex ID: W4285149656