The Energy and Environmental Sustainability Laboratories (EESL) are shared multi-user instrumentation facilities managed by the Institute of Energy and the Environment. EESL ties together world-class instrumentation and expertise in a broad array of analytical techniques covering materials in all phases.
Professional laboratory staff also provide:
- Training for researchers and equipment users
- Method development
- Data analysis
Lab services are available to Penn State employees and students, outside academic/research institutions, and business and industry professionals. EESL is guided by an Advisory Committee.
Webinar Series
Learn more about the capabilities and work of the Energy and Environmental Sustainability Laboratories through our webinar series.
Tour Our Facilities
Please contact us to schedule a tour of our laboratories and facilities.
Work with Us
Our laboratory facilities are available to assist both Penn State researchers and external clients from industry, government, and other universities.
Center for Quantitative Imaging
The Center for Quantitative Imaging (CQI) is a multi-user research facility designed to serve the microCT imaging needs of the Pennsylvania State University and the broader scientific community.
Environmental Contaminants Analytical Laboratory
The Environmental Contaminants Analytical Laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art liquid and gas chromatography instrumentation.
Radiocarbon Laboratory
Penn State's Radiocarbon 14C laboratory is dedicated to providing radiocarbon measurements on carbon-bearing materials spanning the last 45,000 years.
Shared Equipment
Shared equipment is owned by IEE but is being stewarded by different researchers at University Park, and can be requested by the research community.
Associated Laboratories
The following laboratories are associated with or supported by the Institute of Energy and the Environment.
Kappe Environmental Engineering Laboratories
The Kappe Environmental Engineering Laboratories include general research lab areas, dedicated microscopy and dark rooms, multiple temperature control rooms, and general-use rooms for instrumentation and preparations.
Laboratory for Isotopes and Metals in the Environment
The Laboratory for Isotopes and Metals in the Environment (LIME) at Penn State University is a world-class facility used for the measurement of isotopic composition, major elements, and trace elemental compositions in a multitude of materials.
Soil Research Cluster Laboratory
The Soil Research Cluster Laboratory (SRCL) provides common and cutting-edge analytical instrumentation in the areas of soil chemistry and biochemistry, soil fertility and nutrient cycling, soil physics, pedology, hydropedology, and various agricultural and environmental ecosystem testing.
Other Penn State Core Facilities
Penn State's Office of the Senior Vice President of Research manages a full list of Shared Core Facilities. Core Facilities provide University facilities and equipment for purchase to individuals inside and outside of Penn State.