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ICNS 2017
The International Conference on Neutron Scattering will be held on July 9-13, 2017 in Daejeon, South Korea. The abstract deadline is February 17.
Developing Technology for Repairing Advanced Jet Engines
Government and academic researchers use neutron beams to test a new repair technology capable of supporting the aerospace industry to adopt more fuel-efficient jet engines. Continue reading Developing Technology for Repairing Advanced Jet Engines
Designing New Permanent Magnets for Wind Turbines and Electric Vehicles
McGill University researchers are developing a method for predicting the magnetic properties of new materials even before they are made. This method could help scientists design new low‑cost magnets for more efficient wind turbines and electric vehicles.
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Boosting the Fuel Efficiency of Jet Engines
Rolls‑Royce has applied for a patent for a new material for use in higher-efficiency jet engines, after collaborating with University of Cambridge scientists to study new alloys using neutron beams.
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Canadian research team wins award for study of aluminum
The prize-winning study demonstrated the power of neutron beams to provide useful insights into the performance of aluminum alloys at high temperatures that vehicle engines and other powertrain components often experience. Continue reading Canadian research team wins award for study of aluminum
Basic Research Sheds Light on New Materials for Energy Applications
Scientists regularly access neutron beams to gain fundamental insights into the inner workings of new materials, including some with potential for clean energy applications.
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Helping Cars Lose Weight and Go Green
In partnership with GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dalhousie University researchers are using neutron beams in studies aimed at opening up the automotive market to more products made from aluminum powders—a promising alternative to the heavier steel components used in the industry today.
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Groundbreaking for SANS beamline at McMaster Nuclear Reactor
Construction of a beam hall that will house the McMaster Small-Angle Neutron Scattering (MacSANS) beamline began on October 14, 2016.
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Supercapacitors for Clean Energy Technologies
Neutron beams provide insights into the nanoscale workings of supercapacitors, an enabling technology for clean energy innovations such as wind turbines, solar cells, light-rail trains, and electric vehicles. Continue reading Supercapacitors for Clean Energy Technologies