Replacement of Transmission Electron Microscope and X-ray Microanalysis Unit.

建议在整个校园范围内更换仪器 研究和学生培训的圣保罗校园的 明尼苏达大学。 寻求的TEM替代品是 具有微处理器控制的分析配置TEM， 电子图像捕获和分析能力，以及 光元素检测器和分析器。 持续的学生培训和研究能力将是 通过最先进的仪器大大增强。 目前的研究工作，与国家和 从该提案中立即受益的优先事项是： a）与大气酸有关的土壤化学和物理学 B）木材分解和 用于纸产品的木质素去除的生物加工; c） 植物固氮以减少肥料需求; d） 森林水质和应用生态学; 植物的抗病性;以及，e）食品质量和 结构研究

Replacement instrumentation is proposed for campus-wide research and student training on the St. Paul campus of the University of Minnesota. The TEM replacement sought is an analytically configured TEM with microprocessor controls, electronic image capture and analysis capabilities, and a light element detector and analyzer. On-going student training and research capabilities would be greatly enhanced by state-of-the-art instrumentation. Current research efforts, with state and national priorities, benefiting immediately from the proposal are: a) Soil chemistry and physics related to atmospheric acid deposition and pesticide residues; b) Wood decomposition and bioprocessing of lignin removal for paper product; c) Nitrogen fixation by plants to reduce fertilizer needs; d) Forest water quality and applied ecology; e) Development and disease resistance in plants; and, e) Food quality and structure research.