July 28, 2021
The Institut Laue-Langevin part of project on autonomous experiments
New algorithm enables more efficient acquisition of high-value datasets.
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July 22, 2021
Neutron reflectometry reveals SARS-CoV-2 spike protein induces lipid stripping from cell membrane
Neutron reflectometry reveals SARS-CoV-2 spike protein induces lipid stripping from cell membrane, leading to a greater understanding of SARS-CoV-2 infection mechanisms and potential therapeutics.
22 July 2021Scientists at the Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL), in colla…
July 16, 2021
Neutrons help uncover the secrets of life adaptation on Earth
Credit: Marta Salvador-Castell
Scientists at Institut Laue Langevin (ILL) have helped take a key step towards understanding the development of life on Earth.The team, led by Dr Philippe Oger, a scientist from the University of Lyon – INSA Lyon, used organic molecul…
July 7, 2021
Advanced neutron technologies galvanise research into advanced polymer electrolyte membranes
Schematic, cross-sectional view of a PEM fuel cell. Hydrogen fuel is channelled to the anode, while oxygen from air is channelled to the cathode. At the anode, hydrogen is split into protons (H+) and electrons (e-). The PEM allows the protons to cross to the cathode, while the electrons travel vi…
June 24, 2021
The Partnership for Soft Condensed Matter (PSCM) has a new website!
June 2, 2021
Andreas Meyer to be the ILL's next German Associate Director
Prof. Andreas Meyer. Credit: DLR
The Institut Laue Langevin (ILL) is pleased to announce that Professor Andreas Meyer has accepted the post of German Associate Director of the Institute from 1st October 2021. Prof. Meyer is an expert in the application of neutron s…
May 11, 2021
Identifying molecular processes involved in the electrical conductivity aspects of organic semiconductors
"Inelastic neutron scattering contributes to studying vibrational degrees-of-freedom to better understand disorder and its effect on electronic charge transport efficiency and mechanisms in organic semiconductors." Credit ILL / M. Zbiri
Organic semiconduc…
April 21, 2021
Helping scientists better understand the methane-rich outer planets
An international team, including ILL scientists, have used neutron scattering to study the behaviour of dense supercritical methane. Their results could help to better model the interiors of methane-rich outer planets of our solar system.“Methane is one of the most abundant molecules in the Univer…
April 6, 2021
How to unlock more value from neutron science with software
Neutron diffraction is one of the most powerful tools in the world for studying the structure of materials, and is used by scientists from chemistry, physics, biology and materials science. By firing a beam of neutrons at just a tiny sample of material – which could include anything from proteins and DNA, to lava and cement – the minute details of the atomic structure are revealed by analysing th…
March 30, 2021
A deuterated sugar to study the docking of bacteria on our cells
March 30, 2021
Excitations in the Ultimate Quantum Fluid
March 19, 2021
Using neutrons to explore the secrets of greener hydrogen fuel production
Accommodating water within their pores and ideally fueled by solar energy, organic porous water-splitting materials trigger the process of splitting water molecules via oxidation and reduction reactions to release hydrogen.
Credit ILL / M. Zbiri
Hydrogen fuel is s…