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Researchers at Surface Science Western, Western University and Mawson Institute, University of South Australia have developed a variety of X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) protocols that allow for a fuller understanding of transition metal chemistries at surfaces. Recent work, published in Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, provides an in-depth look at the bonding within nickel-containing alloys, oxides and halides. Previous work on nickel surfaces has allowed for semi-quantitative analysis of the nickel species present in a sample. As well, a more accurate calculation for estimating oxide...


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Surface Science Western is proud to sponsor the Surface Canada 2013 Conference being held in London on May 7-10, 2013. Conference details and registration can be found online. A short course on "Experimental Techniques to Investigate Surfaces: Synchrotron, Nanofabrication, Ion Scattering and Nanophysics, Surface Analytical Methods, Electrochemical Surface Probes" will be held On Saturday, May 11. This course is included with conference registration.


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SSW staff and their families recently participated in the 21st annual Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure. The Run for the Cure is a 5k or 1k walk or run that raises funds for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. It is the largest, single-day, volunteer-led event in Canada in support of breast cancer research. The Surface Science Western Team raised over $3000 for this worthy cause!


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Congratulations to Ms. Mayuri Razdan, Ph.D. Candidate - Department of Chemistry at Western University, winner of the 2012 Dr. N. Stewart McIntyre Award in Surface Science. Mayuri's work on the "Critical Role of Surface Science for Corrosion Studies of Uranium dioxide (UO2) Under Nuclear Waste Disposal Conditions" was highly praised by the judging panel. Mayuri has used a variety of surface analysis techniques during her studies including X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Raman spectroscopy, and scanning electron microscopy coupled with energy dispersive X-ray analysis (SEM-EDX). Dr....


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A Short Course on Surface Science and Microanalysis will be presented by Surface Science Western and The Electrochemistry and Corrosion Studies Group at Western as part of 24th Canadian Materials Science Conference (CMSC). Date: Tuesday, June 5, 2012 Registration Deadline: Wednesday May 16, 2012 Location: Conference Rooms A&B, Convergence Centre, Western University Research Park, 999 Collip Circle, London, Ontario Course Outline: An introduction to surface and microanalysis techniques including how they work and what type of information can be obtained. Numerous academic and industrial...


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Researchers at Surface Science Western and the Kilee Patchell-Evans Autism Research Group at Western University have developed an atomic force microscope (AFM) phase imaging technique that allows for imaging of subcellular structures in unfixed rat brain sections. The contrast in phase images originates from the difference in mechanical properties between biological structures. Visualization of the native state of biological structures by way of their mechanical properties provides a complementary technique to more traditional imaging techniques such as optical and electron microscopy. The results...


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Surface Science Western has recently completed our annual customer survey with 100% of respondents satisfied with the service provided. We remain committed to providing timely, thorough and confidential analytical services to our customers. Here's what some had to say: "Great service and staff! We are impressed by the quality of your work, especially at this price." "I've worked with SSW for over 10 years now and always recommend it to my colleagues. I've had nothing but great experiences with them." "Everything's great and fast service when needed." "We have enjoyed and benefited...


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The Surface Science List Server, which was maintained by Surface Science Western for over 15 years, has now merged with the Surface Science Network Forum using Google Groups. This group hosts all manner of discussions pertaining to surface science including technical and scientific questions, courses and conferences, job postings and equipment for sale. Membership in the group can be obtained by visiting http://groups.google.com/group/surfacescience.


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SSW is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. David Shoesmith as our new Scientific Director beginning August 1, 2011. David is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Western and specializes in research on the electrochemistry of materials and corrosion science. He presently holds the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council and Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NSERC/NWMO) Industrial Research Chair in Nuclear Fuel Disposal Chemistry (since 2002). Previously, he worked for Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd for 25 years, achieving the rank of principal scientist. He is an elected...


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Surface Science Western would like to congratulate Brad Kobe, P.Eng. for successfully receiving his professional engineers license. Brad has worked hard over the last year to fulfill the necessary qualifications. Congratulations Brad!


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