The role of synthesis gas in tomorrow’s sustainable fuels

…the elusive Fischer-Tropsch reaction “The mechanism of the Fischer-Tropsch reaction in which synthesis gas is converted into long-chain hydrocarbons is very complex and continues to be debated”, explains Dr. Kees-Jan Weststrate,…

Industry

…type 2 diabetes treatment explored at MAX IV Industry March 2, 2023 MAX IV research contributes to the development of new cancer drugs Industry February 7, 2023 Tetra Pak commences…

SINCRYS – Single (micro) crystal X-ray diffraction

…the synchrotron radiation (the 9th harmonic, ~21.0 keV) from the DanMAX undulator will be diverted to the SINCRYS experimental hutch. The beamsplitter diffracts within a narrow bandwidth with a reflectivity close to 100% and thus effectively…

Programme

…Coffee break 15:30 “SAXS mapping of structural components with relevance for the rupture of atherosclerotic plaques to prevent strokes and heart attacks” – Martin Bech Lund University (SE) 15:50 “STXM…

Experimental station

…Loadlock The loadlock has a 6-slot carousel. Preliminary outgassing is possible by either direct current heating through the sample or resistive heating by a filament underneath the receiver. At present…

Full field imaging

…stage but also provides essential electrical connections for user-specific sample environments, encompassing small motors, trigger signals, and high-voltage supplies. Moreover, two rotary unions offer the flexibility to deliver high-pressure gases,…

Sustainability

…cooling system with heat exchangers and heat pumps which makes it possible to reuse the excess heat via the district heating system in Lund, in exchange for cooling water for…

Interim Science Director Joachim Schnadt begins at MAX IV

…paving a path to begin work at MAX-lab. Much of Joachim’s work has been with synchrotron-based electron spectroscopies and instrument and method development, including the goal APXPS system he envisioned,…