lakehead receives funds for natural resource waste research

(november 6, 2008 - thunder bay, on) 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 researchers have recently received provincial funding for a cutting-edge project entitled, "developing beneficial uses for waste from natural resources." the ontario research fund (orf) has awarded $136,526 in support of the project.

the funding will be used toward the purchase of an xrd analyzer. the analyzer uses x-rays to study the atomic and molecular structure of crystalline substances such as ceramics, stone, sediments, and weathering products on metals. the new equipment will be used for research on developmental and environmental challenges arising from the development of canada's mineral and bio-feedstocks.

dr. lionel catalan of the department of chemical engineering is the principal investigator of this project. dr. catalan explains, "x-ray diffraction, with its ability to generate information at a molecular and atomic level, is an important tool used to characterize materials created under a variety of controlled conditions in the laboratory, as well as in natural environments. it is an essential piece of equipment in moving forward with this research."

other researchers involved in the project include dr. stephen kinrade of the department of chemistry, and dr. c. charles xu of the department of chemical engineering.

阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 president dr. fred gilbert welcomed orf's investment, saying, "this funding received by drs. catalan, kinrade, and xu to work with the latest equipment will generate information with national and global relevance, and help foster 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 's reputation as a place where outstanding research and graduate training are being conducted."

the ontario research fund (orf) is part of the government's plan to support scientific excellence by supporting research that can be developed into innovative goods and services that will boost ontario's economy. with a commitment of $625 million over a four-year period, ontario is providing talented researchers such as catalan, kinrade, and xu with the financial support needed to conduct this kind of cutting-edge research.

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media: dr. catalan is available for media interview. for arrangements and additional information, please contact lisa pelot, communications officer, 807-343-8177, or commun@lakeheadu.ca.

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