Recent advances and future directions in boron isotope applications.
This workshop highlights advances in boron isotope research, emphasizing analytical techniques, environmental applications like seawater pH and CO₂ reconstructions, and geochemical processes.
The application of boron isotopes as a proxy for understanding environmental and geological processes has seen remarkable advancements in recent years. Key developments include the availability of new isotope standards, improvements in amplifier technology, automated purification methods, and in-situ analytical techniques. These innovations have significantly reduced sample size requirements, enhanced analytical precision, and improved the efficiency of analyses. Recent interlaboratory comparison studies further underscore the consistency and reliability of δ¹¹B data generated across diverse laboratories.
This workshop offers a collaborative platform to explore the recent advancements and share challenges and discuss future directions in boron isotope research. We invite contributions across a range of topics, including: (a) advances in analytical techniques, (b) environmental applications such as past seawater pH and atmospheric CO2 reconstructions, (c) diagenetic and porewater processes and (d) petrological and geochemical applications. We will also organise a visit to boron free clean room and mass spectrometer laboratory at National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research, Goa, India.
A central focus will be the reconstruction of ocean pH and atmospheric CO₂ using boron isotopes. Discussions will aim to develop a unified framework for deriving these estimates, address challenges associated with laser ablation-based methods and highlight the importance of homogeneous solid reference materials and standardized protocols. These efforts are vital for achieving ultra-high-resolution reconstructions of past ocean pH and for advancing our understanding of biogenic calcification processes.
Cost: free
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Contact: email Mohd Tarique (mohdtarique@ncpor.res.in) and I V Satya Chanakya (Satya.ivs6@gmail.com).