MAX IV – We make the invisible visible

Professor Kristina Edström, Uppsala University

Joint MAX IV – ESS Science Colloquium

Batteries for a climate-neutral society – Kristina Edström, Professor, Uppsala University (webcast)

2020-04-07

First light at SoftiMAX

SoftiMAX is the 13th beamline to "see the light" at MAX IV. The synchrotron light was delivered all the way from the undulator to the monochromator within a few hours after opening the shutter.

2020-04-02

Borophene - a new, exciting 2D material

Borophene is particularly interesting because it is believed to be even stronger than graphene while maintaining many of its outstanding properties: excellent heat and electricity conductivity

2020-04-02

First users at FlexPES look ‘through’ solar cells

The FlexPES beamline has recently welcomed its first regular user, conducting experiments on a new type of semi-transparent solar cells.

2020-03-31

Listen to INTRONAUTS, a podcast by MAX IV!

We are thrilled to share with you MAX IV’s very own podcast: Intronauts – Exploring brilliant science.

2020-03-27

Beyond graphene: monolayer arsenene observed for the first time at MAX IV

An article recently published in 2D Materials shows the first experimental evidence of the successful formation of arsenene, an analogue of graphene with noteworthy semiconducting properties.

2020-02-27

Clearly Coherence in Beamed X-rays at MAX IV

Operational performance at MAX IV does live up to theory. Diagnostics data from NanoMAX beamline confirms the X-ray source delivers simultaneous high coherence and high intensity on sample.

2020-02-25

The role of synthesis gas in tomorrow’s sustainable fuels

The adoption of sustainable and renewable energy sources to move beyond the dependence from fossil fuels is one of the great challenges of our time. Can we produce liquid fuels in a sustainable way?

2020-02-06

Close-up of Karin Lindkvist mounting a sample at BioMAX

Researchers believe that sugar and obesity can make cancer cells more difficult to kill

In their quest to find new methods to make cancer cells more susceptible to treatment, Karin Lindkvist and her research group are looking into the world of molecules, using the X-rays at MAX IV

2020-02-06

Designing a Model Catalyst for Large-Scale Biofuel Production

Using SPECIES beamline, a Lund research group has successfully developed a model catalyst with potential to greatly improve the process to convert lignin to biofuel.

2020-02-04