Environment: All Natural - Or Is It?

In environmental studies, the focus is predominantly on anthropogenically influenced areas. This includes, for example, the microscopic analysis of organic particles in former industrial sites, as well as the determination of heavy metal distribution in fill layers. By combining light microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and X-ray fluorescence analysis, a wide range of consulting services can be offered in the context of environmental questions.

Below are some selected examples from the broad field of “Environment”:

Consulting, research and methods

• Characterization of combustion residuals of fossil fuels, coke, bitumen, lignite, coal, and charcoal
• Quantification of anthropogenic particles in soils and sediments using microscopy, including correlation with emission sources, particle size, fragmentation, and weathering effects
• Element content of dust from filtration plants
• Microscopic characterization of industrial compost and Solid Recovered Fuel (SRF)
• Composition and risk assessment of enriched aerosols
• Element content of soils and anthropogenic, post-industrial backfills, with a focus on heavy metal enrichment
• Examination of solid samples for potential radioactive emitters such as uranium or thorium
• Element identification using X-ray fluorescence analysis with a handheld XRF device
• Microscopic evaluation of peat samples

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