Scientific news

A neutron diffraction experiment down to the unprecedented low temperatures of 160 mK under a pressure of 20 GPa has been made possible by novel in-house developments in cryogenic and high-pressure techniques at the ILL.

The results of a new study show how materials scientists may be able to fine-tune ionic transport properties to meet specific technological needs in catalysis and solid-state energy devices.

In October 2025, a completely new neutron-sensitive cylindrical image plate detector was built and installed on the DALI instrument at the ILL. This is a major upgrade that significantly improves instrument performance.

Bacteria can be surprisingly resistant - neutron-based techniques show why.

The ILL new cold neutron micro-tomography instrument - PorTo - has just been commissioned, marking a significant expansion of the Institute’s neutron imaging capabilities. PorTo is designed to deliver high-resolution 3D imaging for a broad range of…

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.

Neutron reflectometry provides unique insights into pulmonary surfactant, advancing the development of novel therapeutic materials for surfactant-deficient lung disorders.

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

High-quality neutron and X-ray data acquired using red blood cells allowed researchers to establish a universal theoretical description of cell membranes.