Engineered disorder
A study using neutrons at the MLZ suggests that developing a solid electrolyte, while intentionally leaving the material disordered, will lead to higher battery performance.
Transport
Accelerating the development of renewable fuels
Infineum UK, a specialty chemicals company, accessed unique facilities to perform the first structural investigation into the behaviour of biodiesel under high pressures.
Neutron diffraction enables wing quality to soar for Airbus
Airbus, a global leader in the aerospace sector, accessed STFC facilities and expertise to assure weld quality in welded aluminium alloys used in aircraft components, and to develop manufacturing techniques.
Exploring engine components to develop more durable, fuel-efficient lubricants
Infineum UK Ltd and Finden Ltd, in collaboration, have taken advantage of the Science and Technology Facilities Council’s (STFC) ISIS Neutron and Muon Source to better understand organic deposits from lubricants in engine components.
