Our commitment
At ISIS, we strive to embed sustainability into how we operate, the science deliver and in our day to day work. Our sustainability strategy recognises our responsibility to minimise our own environmental impact whilst maximising the impact of our research on addressing the challenges of environmental sustainability.
Sustainability research at ISIS
At ISIS we facilitate ground-breaking research into global sustainability agendas, from carbon capture to sustainable food sources. We’re also working to improve the facility itself: hover over the graphics below to see how we’re embedding sustainability in engineering and operations.
Clean energy
Our ISIS users have produced a significant body of research relating to clean energy and energy storage, with studies conducted on photovoltaic, fuel cell, battery and hydrogen storage materials. Using neutrons and muons, researchers have been able to improve material performance and durability for more efficient and reliable energy sources.
Chemicals
Research at ISIS is also helping to address sustainability challenges in the chemical industry. Catalysts are used in over 80% of industrial processes to enhance efficiency and reduce energy requirements. New insights into catalytic processes from ISIS research is enabling scientists to optimise catalysts for key processes within the bulk and fine chemical sectors, including the pharmaceutical industry.
Environmental science
Research conducted at ISIS has led to leaps forward in areas of environmental science. ISIS users have used neutrons to study key agrochemicals to develop compounds that can be used to optimise crop yield while reducing their toxicity. Researchers have also used neutron techniques to understand and optimise water treatment processes. ISIS researchers have also studied atmospheric pollutants, gaining insights that could aid the development of models for the atmosphere and advise government policies.
