Science highlights
Neutrons and muons provide extraordinary insights into the microscopic structure and dynamics of matter and materials, allowing researchers to tackle challenges across many scientific domains. Browse the science highlights from LENS members to find out more.
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Engineered disorder
A study using neutrons at the MLZ suggests that developing a solid electrolyte, while intentionally leaving the material disordered, will...
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Enzyme-based detergents and the nanostructure of cellulose fibres
Danish company, Novozymes, is a world leader in the industrial production of enzymes for a range of applications, including laundry...
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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...
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Exploring Salty Water Structure to Understand Carbon Sequestration in Deep Aquifers
Researchers combine neutron diffraction experiments and simulations to study NaCl solutions under extreme conditions.
Unravelling Magnetic Nanochain Formation in Dispersion for In-Vivo Applications
From Contrast Agents to Drug Delivery: Research with Neutrons Enables Advances in Biomedical Research
Biocompatible iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) offer great potential for biomedical applications, both in terms of imaging and therapy. More rapid...
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Paul Scherrer Institute / Mahir Dzambegovic
Graphene’s magic in a magnet
Using advanced neutron scattering, researchers have probed the magnetic band structures in a crystal of chromium tribromide, revealing a complex...
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Grimy windows could be harbouring toxic pollutants
Dirty windows can harbour potentially harmful pollutants under protective films of fatty acids from cooking emissions – and these can...
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How crumpling helmets protected Samurai warriors from bullets
Microstructural details obtained from neutron diffraction experiments indicate that a 17th century kabuto protected its wearer from firearms in a...
Die Signatur des Glases: Erstmals ideales Glas mit Neutronen nachgewiesen
Ideal glass detected with neutrons for the first time
It has been long debated whether the ideal glass exists. Now, a group of physicists from Spain has succeeded in...
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https://www.isis.stfc.ac.uk/Pages/SH20_battery-performance.aspx
Investigating battery performance and lifetime at IMAT
Leveraging the unique interaction of neutrons and lithium, researchers have been able to build a unique picture of what’s happening...
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https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10570-020-03119-4
Ionic Liquid Bursts Open Wood Fibres In Minutes
High-grade biopolymers can be obtained from wood, which could replace fossil resources as a base material for a variety of...
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https://www.isis.stfc.ac.uk/Pages/SH21_LowestThermalConductivity.aspx
Keeping it cool: an inorganic material with lowest thermal conductivity ever reported
A collaborative research team has discovered a new inorganic material with the lowest thermal conductivity ever reported.