Several NIMBE research topics contribute to better monitoring of our environment (analysis, methods) and to ensuring the best possible management of our waste:
- Recycling (LICSEN)
Controlling our resources of high-value chemical elements, and the need to stop emitting fossil carbon into the atmosphere, are driving today the energy and economic transitions in which the recycling of our raw materials (rare earths, plastics, CO2, etc.) has become essential.
Several of the NIMBE laboratories are carrying out fundamental research aimed at proposing new technological solutions to this current challenge, focusing on several areas of research: effluent treatment, recycling of electronic components…
- Environmental remediation (LICSEN)
Another major environmental challenge is to minimize sources of pollution—particularly industrial ones—by proposing innovative methods for controlling and efficiently recycling of our waste.
- Chemical sensors (LEDNA)
Monitoring the quality of our environment is a major public health issue. The definition of environmental standards requires the appropriate means of measurement and control, for which NIMBE offers innovative solutions based on our nanoscience research.
- Analysis and characterization of natural (geological) materials (LEEL)
The absolute quantitative analysis methods available on the LEEL nuclear microprobe can be used to analyze natural materials.
