The distribution of chemical elements in our cells can say a lot about their function and processes. To see this distribution, we need a method with a resolution that is high enough to see details inside cells. The method should also be sensitive to differences in chemical content. The structures inside the cell are on
The conversion of carbon monoxide to carbon dioxide with the help of a platinum catalyst is one of the most famous catalytic reactions and one that’s been studied for decades. It happens every day in every car catalytic converter to prevent the emission of highly toxic carbon monoxide. The mechanism for the reaction has, however,
Read the press release from Max Planck Institute and news on phys.org Photosynthesis is the process in plants that use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide to oxygen and sugars to fuel growth. It is a longtime dream in the sustainable energy production field to be able to emulate the photosynthesis reaction. It could be used
This workshop has received funding from the European Union´s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement no. 101004728. MAX IV recently arranged a workshop on “Multimodal and Multispectral Microscopy” sponsored by LEAPS-INNOV, the part of the European lightsources’ joint committee LEAPS that focuses on innovation and industry partnerships. “We see more users who
Read moreHokkaido University The research team utilized a bottom-up approach, growing gold monolayers on iridium substrates with boron atoms embedded at the interface. This method produced nearly freestanding gold layers with hexagonal nanoscale patterns, stabilized by boron. The resulting films exhibited notable thermal stability and distinctive electronic properties, addressing the challenges of stabilizing two-dimensional metallic
Read moreUniversity of Nottingham Financial TimesNature Research Briefings A new type of magnetMagnetism is a manifestation of a quantum mechanical property of electrons, called spin, that makes electrons behave like tiny magnets. Historically, magnetic materials are classified into two families based on the orientation of these tiny magnets. On one side, we have ferromagnets, materials
Metals that we get may get from food or supplements are crucial for the function of the organs in our bodies. However, a lack of balance in the amount and chemical form of metals may be connected to pathological processes. X-ray methods are well suited for detecting small amounts of metals and in the case
Phosphorous is used as a fertiliser to enhance crop yields in agriculture. It is needed to feed a growing population but can also become a pollutant if uncontrolled. Agriculture and wastewater treatment processes are the primary sources of phosphate pollution and eutrophication, causing oxygen depletion and loss of aquatic life. It is known that microalgae
About 120 researchers worldwide attended the Coherence Conference to discuss best practices, new findings, and future development of research techniques principally relying on X-ray Coherence. MAX IV organized the conference in Helsingborg during the week of the summer solstice. Young researchers, such as the two poster price awardees, are essential to growing and developing the
Cloud properties depend on atmospheric particles Clouds affect temperature and the amount of sun radiation that reaches Earth. They consist of tiny droplets formed by condensation of water vapour onto aerosol particles floating in the atmosphere. The properties of the aerosol particles affect how easily clouds form or dissolve and how reflective they are. Some clouds