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.

Engineered disorder

A study using neutrons at the MLZ suggests that developing a solid electrolyte, while intentionally leaving the material disordered, will...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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Science highlights

Pic 1 - Engineered disorder

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Unravelling Magnetic Nanochain Formation in Dispersion for In-Vivo Applications

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Die Signatur des Glases: Erstmals ideales Glas mit Neutronen nachgewiesen

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