Natural materials at a micro or nanoscopic scale captivate us with their repetition and geometric forms. These forms are not only fascinating to look at, but they also significantly influence the integrity of large-scale structures. Civil engineer Alain Conrado-Palafox from Western University has been utilizing these natural microscopic forms to...Read More
We are excited to announce that Maja Radisic Hoang will be with us for the next 16 months as a laboratory assistant, supporting mineral processing at SSW for her 4th year science internship placement. Maja works alongside research scientists Baian Almusned and Carolyn Hill-Svehla to support sample preparation and materials...Read More
Dr. Stamen Dimov We are wishing one of our leading Research Scientists, Dr. Stamen Dimov, a “happy retirement”! After joining SSW in 2007, Stamen has been a has been a key innovator and leader for SSW’s mineral processing team. Over the years he has actively collaborated with industry and academic...Read More
Cathode-Ray Tube TVs and computer monitors utilize a special electromagnetic phenomenon known as cathodoluminescence (CL) to produce visible light on a fluorescent screen. This technology’s use in modern computers and TVs has been gradually phased out in favour of LED technology, but interestingly this phenomenon has been utilized as a...Read More
Global lithium demand is skyrocketing as we transition to the mass adoption of green technology and a carbon neutral economy. Understanding the nature of lithium’s mineralization is vital for its effective extraction from ores and the ability to accurately estimate future deposits. SSW scientists are collaborating with Catriona Breasley, a Ph.D....Read More
