The mission of SEES (Synchrotron Earth and Environmental Science) is to advance research and education in synchrotron-based Earth and environmental science to better understand our planet from the atmosphere to the core, to address societally relevant problems, and to train the next generation of scientists. SEES is responsible for the management, operation, and development of multiple user facilities hosted at four DOE-operated US synchrotrons: Advanced Photon Source (APS), Advanced Light Source (ALS), National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II), and Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (SSRL).
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Recent Publications
Stabilized N5 and N6 rings in the Ag–N system under modest pressure
Huimin Zhang, Ran Liu, Jiajing Yuan, Dongxue Wang, Ran Liu, Yuanyuan Wang, Zhaodong Liu, Zhen Yao, Ying Zhang, Shuang Liu, Peng Wang; Stabilized N5...
High-Pressure Synthesis and Characterization of the Novel Potassium Superhydride KH9
Tomas Marqueño, Israel Osmond, Mikhail A. Kuzovnikov, Hannah A. Shuttleworth, Andreas Hermann, Ross T. Howie, and Miriam Peña-Alvarez, High-Pressure...
Elastic Properties of hcp-Structured Fe-C and Fe-C-H Alloys at High Pressures: Implications on Earth’s Core
Lai, X., Zhu, F., Yang, J., Chariton, S., Prakapenka, V. B., Wu, X., & Chen, B. (2025). Elastic properties of hcp-structured Fe-C and Fe-C-H...
Structural evolution and bandgap modification of a robust mixed-valence compound Eu9MgS2B20O41 under pressure
Fu, Boyang, Wenfeng Zhou, Fuyang Liu, Luhong Wang, Haozhe Liu, Sheng-Ping Guo, and Weizhao Cai. “Structural evolution and bandgap modification of a...
Unexpected compound reformation in the dense selenium-hydrogen system
Huixin Hu, Mikhail A. Kuzovnikov, Hannah A. Shuttleworth, Tomas Marqueño, Jinwei Yan, Israel Osmond, Federico A. Gorelli, Eugene Gregoryanz, Philip...
Order–Disorder Phase Stabilization by Pressure-Induced Charge Transfer Enhances the Ferroelectric Photovoltaic Effect in Multiferroic BaFe4O7
Guan, Jiayi, Bihan Wang, Nana Li, Shang Peng, Ganghua Zhang, Limin Yan, Xuqiang Liu et al. “Order–Disorder Phase Stabilization by Pressure‐Induced...
Science Highlights
The origin of vertebrate teeth and evolution of sensory exoskeletons
Haridy, Yara, Sam CP Norris, Matteo Fabbri, Karma Nanglu, Neelima Sharma, James F. Miller, Mark Rivers, Patrick La Riviere, Phillip...
The origin of vertebrate teeth and evolution of sensory exoskeletons
Link to Article | Link to UChicago News Haridy, Y., Norris, S.C.P., Fabbri, M. et al. The origin of vertebrate teeth and evolution...
Deformation of Hydrous Phases Egg [AlSiO3(OH)], δ [AlO(OH)] and Stishovite [Si1-nH4nO2] Relevant to Anisotropy of the Earth’s Mantle
Kattemalavadi, A., Devoe, M., & Wenk, H.-R. (2025). Deformation of hydrous phases Egg [AlSiO3(OH)], δ [AlO(OH)] and stishovite...
The Viscosity of Albitic Melt at High Pressures andImplications for the Mobility of Crust‐Forming Magmas
Ashley, A. W., Mookherjee, M., Xu, M., Yu, T., Manthilake, G., & Wang, Y. (2025). The viscosity of albitic melt at high pressures and...
Structure of ice VII with Hirshfeld atom refinement
Gajda, R., Chodkiewicz, M., Zhang, D., Nguyen, P., Prakapenka, V. & Wozniak, K., Structure of ice VII with Hirshfeld atom...
Equilibrium Silicon Isotope Fractionation in Eclogites and Granites Constrained by Single Crystal X‐Ray Diffraction and the Force Constants Approach
Zhang, Dongzhou, Jingui Xu, Przemyslaw K. Dera, Bin Chen, and Ming Chen. “Equilibrium silicon isotope fractionation in eclogites and...
The role of dissolved sulfide in controlling copper speciation in basaltic melts
Antonio Lanzirotti, Michelle Muth, Elisabet Head, Matthew Newville, Molly McCanta, Paul J. Wallace, Zoltan Zajacz, The role of dissolved...
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Latest Happenings
Students from Metea Valley High School participated remotely, investigating arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi on the growth of herbs in the presence of excess copper, 13 IDE, March 2025.
Synchrotron Environmental Science (SES-2025) Symposium
The Synchrotron Environmental Science (SES) Symposium will be held at Stony Brook University from...
