News

Sept. 9, 2026 How a few extra rhodium atoms reshape a magnetic transition

Polarised neutron imaging reveals how adding just 1–2% rhodium changes the way a magnetoelastic phase transition unfolds through bulk iron-rhodium.

Applied Science group Chemistry & materials D1B Diffraction group Environment France MoTo Spain

July 16, 2026 The hidden role of water

How neutrons help decode ion transport membranes essential for energy transition devices.

Energy Environment IN16B Industry SHARPER United Kingdom

June 29, 2026 Can concrete waste help store CO₂?

Operando neutron and X-ray tomography reveal how water transport and cracking shape carbonation in cement paste

Applied Science group NeXT Environment France Industry

June 23, 2026 Peeking into pores

A powerful synergy of in-situ neutron imaging and numerical models gives rise to a novel model describing water vapour condensation in porous materials

Applied Science group NeXT Environment France PorTo

March 11, 2026 Designing Materials That Defy Heat Flow

Linking simple physical rules, machine learning and neutron spectroscopy to discover crystals with record-low thermal conductivity

Czech Republic Energy Environment France PANTHER USA

Feb. 12, 2026 Cooling without gases: molecular design brings solid-state cooling closer to reality

A recent study shows that small molecular modifications can make barocaloric materials respond more reliably under pressure, supporting the development of solid-state cooling technologies without climate-damaging refrigerant gases.

Energy Environment IN16B Spain United Kingdom

Feb. 2, 2026 Small fibres - big effect

Neutrons take a glimpse inside the molecular structure of plant-based foods

Health D22 D33 Denmark Environment Switzerland

Nov. 7, 2025 Neutrons for the energy transition

Incorporating specifically tuned MOFs in a polymer membrane significantly enhances carbon dioxyde-methane separation performance, key in biogas purification. Neutron scattering measurements at ILL’s instrument IN1/Lagrange unveil the reasons why.

Environment Energy Chemistry & materials IN1 TAS/Lagrange Spain

Sept. 25, 2025 Phospholipids on a pea

Neutron reflectometry provides valuable insights into the molecular intricacies of plant-based food.

Environment SuperADAM Denmark Sweden

June 5, 2025 Towards the energy materials of the future: a walk through ionic conduction with neutrons

Ionic conduction is a key processes in energy materials. Understanding it in detail is essential for developing more performant batteries and fuel cells. A recent article provides a tutorial and research review on the role of neutrons in advancing the field.

Energy Environment

April 22, 2025 'til membranes do us part: neutrons reveal the molecular mechanism behind sustainable lithium extraction

Researchers designed novel membranes to extract precious lithium ions from brine solutions and used neutrons to obtain a deeper understanding of their mechanism

Environment Energy WASP United Kingdom

March 19, 2025 Understanding water management in CO2 recycling with neutrons

... or assessing ‘power naps’ for electrolysers | A recent study uses high resolution neutron imaging at the ILL to examine water dynamics in a carbon dioxide electrolysis cells - selected as research highlight in Nature Catalysis.

Environment Chemistry & materials NeXT Germany