Scientific Highlights
Green biomass as a sustainable source of protein
The food industry is increasingly focusing on sustainable products. Proteins from green biomass are a promising option, as a research team involving the MLZ has discovered. These can be used, for example, as stabilisers in emulsions, such as in plant-based alternatives to yogurt, milk, ice cream, or cheese.
Pressure and oxygen-isotope substitution on density-wave transitions in La4Ni3O10
Understanding the interplay between magnetism and superconductivity in nickelate systems is a key objective in condensed matter physics. Gaining microscopic insights into magnetism—particularly as it emerges near superconductivity—requires a synergistic approach that combines complementary experimental techniques with controlled tuning of external parameters. In this paper, we present ...
Powder-level carbide modification controls HIP grain growth and enhances fatigue in reused additively manufactured superalloy
Inconel 718 dominates laser powder bed fusion (PBF-LB/M) builds as the benchmark Ni superalloy for its γ′/γ″ hardenability, weldability, and qualification pedigree, yet its fatigue resistance remains limited by porosity, tensile residual stresses, and microstructural heterogeneity ...
Lab News
Congratulations Dr. Xavier Boraley!
On February 19, 2026, Xavier Boraley has successfully defended his PhD thesis conducted at LNS.
Michel Kenzelmann named as New Chair of the PSI Research Committee
Michel Kenzelmann has been named as new chair of the PSI research committee (FoKo). from 1 March 2026 he will succeed Marco Stampanoni who chaired the committee since 2018.
Shieren Sumarli received Young Scientist Prize at SNSS Thematic Day
Dr. Shieren Sumarli was awarded the 2025 Young Scientist Prize of the Swiss Neutron Science Society for her work performed at EPFL and PSI.