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
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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.
Feb. 2, 2026
Small fibres - big effect
Neutrons take a glimpse inside the molecular structure of plant-based foods
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.
Sept. 25, 2025
Phospholipids on a pea
Neutron reflectometry provides valuable insights into the molecular intricacies of plant-based food.
June 16, 2025
ITM and ILL Extend Collaboration on the Manufacturing and Supply of Medical Lutetium-177 Radioisotope
ITM Isotope Technologies Munich SE (ITM) and the Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL), today announced an extension of their collaboration for medical radioisotope production, originally established in 2009.