A £5 million high-speed imaging technology project in Glasgow could help combat the effects of climate change.
Academics at Strathclyde University hope to use X-ray computed tomography (XCT) to mitigate the adverse effects of environmental damage in a range of applications.
Researchers believe the technology could aid industry to reduce the carbon footprint of manufacturing, and develop new battery technology and personalised medicines.
The new IM3AGES Facility will be at the forefront of the project to design new materials and will become a national centre of excellence for 3D and 4D imaging.
The project involves experts from the universities of Edinburgh, Heriot Watt, Nottingham, Durham and Teesside, and researchers and users will be supported to maximise the impact of their work, fostering new skill sets and driving innovation.
Although a powerful tool, XCT remains under exploited because…
