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Case Study: Developing coatings for spacecraft equipment
The X-ray Diffraction facility worked with Teer Coatings Ltd, a specialist manufacturer of surface coatings, on their project to understand the antimicrobial and aging properties of coatings for spacecraft equipment using Small Angle X-ray Scattering.
X-ray Facility Open for Users
The X-ray facility is open and ready for our users. Please click on the link for more details on how to access the Facility post-lockdown.
Paper of the Month
B. Graham, A. E. R. Fayter & M. I. Gibson, Synthesis of Anthracene Conjugates of Truncated Antifreeze Protein Sequences: Effect of the End Group and Photocontrolled Dimerization on Ice Recrystallization Inhibition Activity
Papin Prize Nomination
Congratulations to our SAXS specialist, Steve Huband, for his nomination in the Core Research Facility category of the 2019 Papin Prize.
Paper of the Month
Lotierzo, B. W. Longbottom, W. H. Lee & S. A. F. Bon, Synthesis of Janus and Patchy Particles using Nanogels as Stabilizers in Emulsion Polymerization
SAXS Installation
Installation of the new Xenocs Xeuss 2.0 Small Angle X-ray Scattering system has been successfully installed. Following a brief commissioning period, it will be open to general usage.
Welcome to Dr Steve Huband
The X-ray RTP welcomes Dr Steven Huband to the team. Steven has primary responsibility for the new SAXS system.