a hub for materials research

Exploring catalytic reactions from the ensemble average to the single particle limit using X-rays and scanning probe microscopy
2024-11-22 10:00 - 11:00 (Europe/Paris)
Zoom webinar

Andreas Stierle,
Deutsches Elektronen Synchrotron DESY and Universität Hamburg
Oxide supported metal nanoparticles play a crucial role as heterogeneous catalysts for many reactions. In conventional x-ray diffraction (XRD) experiments on powder samples the structural analysis is hampered by a random nanoparticle orientation and often by background scattering from the supporting material. We have therefore investigated epitaxial metal nanoparticles on single crystal oxide supports, which are stable under ambient pressure catalytic reaction conditions. The surface sensitive x-ray diffraction experiments deliver quantitative information on the nanoparticle size, shape and facet surface structures under near ambient pressure operando CO oxidation conditions [1,2]. We have identified active phases for CO oxidation at PtRh nanoparticle surface facets and reaction induced nanoparticle shape transformations. To bridge the gap to powder catalyst material, we have performed operando single nanoparticle diffraction imaging experiments allow the surface composition determination under reaction conditions [3].

[1] U. Hejral, P. Müller, O. Balmes, D. Pontoni, A. Stierle, (2016): Tracking the shape-dependent sintering of platinum-rhodium model catalysts under operando conditions. Nat. Comm. 7, p. 10964. DOI: 10.1038/ncomms10964.
[2] U. Hejral, D. Franz, S. Volkov, S. Francoual, J. Strempfer, A. Stierle, (2018): Identification of a Catalytically Highly Active Surface Phase for CO Oxidation over PtRh Nanoparticles under Operando Reaction Conditions. In Phys. Rev. Lett. 120 (12), p. 126101. DOI: 10.1103/PhysRevLett.120.126101.
[3] Y. Y. Kim, T. F. Keller, T. J. Goncalves, M. Abuin, H. Runge, L. Gelisio J. Carnis, V. Vonk, P. N. Plessow, I. A. Vartaniants, A. Stierle (2021): Single alloy nanoparticle x-ray imaging during a catalytic reaction. In Science Advances 7. DOI: 10.18419/OPUS-6697.

Swift heavy ion irradiation puts InGaN/GaN multi-quantum wells on the way for efficient green light emission
2024-12-06 10:00 - 11:00
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Mamour Sall,
CIMAP (CEA, CNRS, ENSICAEN, Univ. Caen), France
The nitride semiconductors, (Al,Ga,In) N present remarkable optical and electronic properties. They have been widely used for optoelectronic applications with high-efficiency blue light-emitting diodes (LEDs)
based on InGaN/GaN multiple quantum well (MQW) structures [1]. Emission at higher wavelength, for instance in the green, could be obtained by increasing the concentration of indium but with a strong
quantum-confined Stark effect due to piezoelectric polarization [2]. To mitigate this effect, we created atomic intermixing at the InGaN/GaN MQW by using Swift Heavy Ion (SHI) irradiation. The resulting
chemical composition gradient has been suggested to improve the MQW emission efficiency [3].
Through a careful combination of well-chosen energies SHI irradiation and low temperature thermal treatment, either during or after irradiation, we successfully created a compositional gradient at the MQWs
interfaces while preserving the material luminescence.
References:
[1] S. Nakamura et al., Japanese J. Appl. Physics, Part 2 Lett., vol. 35, no. 1 B, p. L74, Jan. 1996
[2] S. P. Denbaars et al., Acta Mater., vol. 61, no. 3, pp. 945–951, Feb. 2013
[3] K. P. O’Donnell et al., Phys. Status Solidi – Rapid Res. Lett., vol. 6, no. 2, pp. 49–52, 2012

X-ray absorption spectroscopy under industrial conditions
2025-02-28 10:00 - 11:00
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Aram Bugaev
Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI)
X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) is a well-recognized technique for investigating the atomic and electronic structure of functional materials. This is especially important for catalysis, essential for a significant portion of industrial-scale chemical reactions, where understanding the structure of active catalytic sites and their evolution during operation and degradation is crucial. XAS provides element-specific insights into the local atomic and electronic environment under realistic reaction conditions. This talk will present an overview of state-of-the-art synchrotron- and laboratory-based XAS techniques, along with dedicated operando reactors designed to study materials under high pressures and temperatures in various aggregation states. Special emphasis will be placed on the recent successful experiments conducted within ReMade@ARI.

HERCULES European School 2025: Neutrons and synchrotron radiation for science
2025-03-09 - 2025-04-12 | Grenoble, France
HERCULES EUROPEAN SCHOOL is a five weeks course coordinated by the Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA). The school provides training for students, postdoctoral and senior scientists from European and non-European universities and laboratories, in the field of Neutrons, X-ray Synchrotron Radiation, and Free Electron Laser for condensed matter studies (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, Geosciences, Industrial applications). Neutron and X-ray science is integrated with complementary techniques like (but not only) optical and electron microscopy, NMR, optical spectroscopy.
It includes lectures, practicals, tutorials, and visits of Large Facilities: ALBA in Barcelona, KIT in Karlsruhe, Petra III and European XFEL in Hamburg, Elettra and FERMI in Trieste, ESRF and ILL in Grenoble, SOLEIL in Paris-Saclay, and PSI in Villigen.
The language of the course is English.
See the general programme for more information.
⭐️ Join the 2025 HERCULES European School! Advance Your Knowledge in Neutron and Synchrotron Radiation for Science!
📆 Dates: 9th March to 12th April 2025
📍 Location: Grenoble, France
⏳ Applications to the school are welcomed until October 6th, 2024!

Quasielastic neutron scattering and an example of oxide ion diffusion in a solid electrolyte
2025-03-21 10:00 - 11:00
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Bettina Schwaighofer,
Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL)
Quasielastic neutron scattering (QENS) is a powerful technique for probing atomic and molecular motion on nanosecond to picosecond timescales. In many energy materials, for example batteries and fuel cells, understanding ionic migration and conduction pathways is crucial for optimising performance. QENS can provide a unique insight into both local and long-range diffusion, with length- and time-scales comparable to molecular dynamics simulations. This complementarity helps interpret experimental data and validate computational models. This talk will introduce QENS and present a case study demonstrating how combining QENS with simulations can reveal key details of oxide ion diffusion in a solid electrolyte.

Small angle X-ray scattering: Exploring Nano-structural Behaviours of Proton Exchange Membranes
2025-04-25 14:00 - 15:00
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Santiago Pablo Fernandez Bordín,
MAXIV, Sweden
Polymeric fuel cells based on proton exchange membranes (PEMs) are promising electrochemical devices for clean energy generation. A key factor in optimizing their performance lies in understanding the structural and mechanical behaviour of PEMs under varying temperature and humidity conditions. In this context, Dynamic Mechanical Analysis combined with Small- and Wide-Angle X-ray Scattering (DMA-SWAXS) provides a powerful approach to simultaneously probe nanostructural features—such as size, shape, and interfacial properties—and mechanical response.
This talk presents a comparative study of the nanostructure and mechanical properties of two PEMs, investigated using DMA-SWAXS at the ForMAX beamline at MAX IV (Lund, Sweden).

Application of ReMade@ARI Characterisation Methods to Recyclable Materials
2025-05-22 08:00 - 2025-05-23 17:00 | House of Czech Association of Scientific and Technical Societies, Novotného lávka 5,, Prague 1, Czech Republic
We are excited to announce the “APPLICATION OF REMADE@ARI CHARACTERISATION METHODS TO RECYCLABLE MATERIALS” event, supported by ReMade@ARI. The workshop will take place from 22th to the 23nd May 2025 in Prague, and is organised by the Nuclear Physics Institute of the Czech Academy of Science (NPI CAS).
Get ready to dive into an exciting world of groundbreaking innovation! Our project partners are thrilled to present advanced techniques harnessing ion and neutron beams, along with electrons, positrons, and high magnetic fields, to revolutionize the characterization of recyclable materials.
Expect to be amazed by presentations showcasing the latest developments in the field of recyclable materials. Discover miniaturized, flexible devices designed for sensing, catalysis, energy storage, hydrogen production, pollutant degradation, waste processing, and analysis. You’ll have the opportunity to explore the deposition and preparation of nanostructures, microstructures, and surfaces, including the use of ion beams to create functional devices such as microsensors, micro-energy storage units, and flexible microdevices.
Gain a comprehensive overview of the unique and indispensable analytical methods, leveraging ion, neutron, electron, and positron interactions with solids, as well as high magnetic fields. These methods provide invaluable insights into research within the circular economy, paving the way for a sustainable future.
– Abstract submission deadline: 25 April 2025
– Registration deadline: 30 April 2025
– Event’s website: https://www.remade-workshopnpi.cz/
Join us in this captivating journey and witness the remarkable advancements driving the future of recyclable materials and innovative technologies.

X-ray Tomography – An Approach to Exploring Internal Structure
2025-05-23 10:00 - 11:00
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Zhenggang ZHANG ,
ESRF, France
X-ray tomography, as one of the most impactful non-destructive imaging technologies, has been well recognized and applied in materials science, biology and medicine, as well as in the industry and historical heritage applications. Thanks to the development of the extreme brilliance source (EBS) and algorithms, current synchronous based X-ray tomography can achieve high resolution in both spatial and temporal scales, separately in nanometer and MHz level. This webinar aims to show participants a big picture of this technology and will focus on the fundamental understanding of it followed by several examples.

Industry meets ESRF: X-rays for innovation
2025-06-16 11:30 - 2025-06-17 20:00 | Grenoble, France
The 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐄𝐒𝐑𝐅 event is designed to explore how ESRF’s cutting-edge X-ray beamlines, techniques and services can help the industrial community turn its challenges, including in circular economy materials, into innovative solutions.
📅 16-17 June 2025
📍EPN Campus, Grenoble, France
🔸 Registration deadline: 𝟑𝟎 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓
🔗 More information and registration: https://www.esrf.fr/home/events/conferences/2025/industry-meets-esrf-2025.html#
Don’t miss this great opportunity to 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩, 𝚒𝚗𝚗𝚘𝚟𝚊𝚝𝚎, and 𝖼𝗈𝗅𝗅𝖺𝖻𝗈𝗋𝖺𝗍𝖾!

Laser Spectroscopy and Photonic Technologies for Circular Economy: Advancing Sustainable Innovations in Material Research and Diagnostics
2025-06-19 08:00 - 2025-06-20 17:00 | Heraklion, Greece
The workshop “Laser Spectroscopy and Photonic Technologies for Circular Economy: Advancing Sustainable Innovations in Material Research and Diagnostics”, is a dynamic event dedicated to exploring the transformative role of photonic technologies in fostering sustainability and innovation.
This workshop will primarily focus on laser spectroscopy, imaging, and sensing technologies, exploring their critical role in material research, diagnostics, and sustainable innovation. Participants will gain insights into how these advanced photonic techniques enable precise material characterization, real-time monitoring, and efficient resource management—key drivers for circular economy solutions. Through expert talks, hands-on sessions, and interactive discussions, the workshop will highlight the versatility and impact of these technologies across research and industry.
The program will also feature a poster session, providing a platform for researchers and students to present their work, exchange ideas, and foster new collaborations.
Two hands-on sessions will offer participants practical experience in:

Hyperspectral Imaging – exploring its powerful capabilities in material analysis and diagnostics.
Laser Spectroscopy – delving into its versatile applications in environmental monitoring, quality control, and material characterization.

Join us for this unique opportunity to engage with cutting-edge research, gain practical skills, and contribute to discussions on sustainable innovation through photonic technologies. We look forward to welcoming you to this exciting event!
The event is endorsed by Laserlab-Europe through EU’s Horizon Europe co-funded project Lasers4EU (GA No 101131771).

Electrostatic potential of latex sphere using off-axis electron holography
2025-06-27 10:00 - 11:00
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Yan Lu ,
FZJ, Germany
Electrostatic potential, including both that contributed by electron-beam-induced specimen charging and intrinsic material-related mean inner potential (MIP), is crucial because it is influence the reaction between charged particles, chemical reactivity, and dielectric properties. Off-axis electron holography is a powerful TEM technique that can be used to map local variations in electron optical phase shift, which are in turn sensitive to electrostatic potentials and magnetic fields. In the absence of magnetic contributions to the phase shift, the recorded phase is proportional to the projected electrostatic potential within and outside the specimen. Insulating nanoparticles with simple geometries are ideal objects for the study of specimen charging in the TEM. To demonstrate this technique and methodology for analyzing electrostatic potential, two examples will be presented.
Polystyrene latex beads were examined temperature-dependent behavior of the MIP and electron-beam-induced charge from room temperature down to 5.3 K. The diameter of latex spheres is in the range of 230 nm to 600 nm. By isolating the electrostatic potential contributed by the electron-beam-induced charge which was detected in vacuum surrounding the sphere, the MIP was obtained at high precision, revealing a significant increase of 16.8%±4.2% as temperature decreases.
In addition, this talk will present the quantification of electron-beam-induced charge on MgO nanocubes reflecting the amount of oxygen vacancies on the surface, which is essential for catalytical reaction.

X-ray Diffraction at the service of circular economy: the advantages of synchrotron radiation
2025-07-18 10:00 - 11:00
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Marta Mirolo,
ESRF, France
X-ray diffraction (XRD) is a well-known technique to investigate the atomic structure of crystalline materials. Compared to laboratory instruments, X-rays generated in a synchrotron have the advantages of higher energy and higher photon flux, allowing for fast measurement of thick or complex systems, in situ and operando. From the improvement of battery materials to the understanding of recycling processes, synchrotron XRD opens the door to advancements in the field of Circular Economy at both a fundamental and an applied level.

3D elemental mapping with nanometer-scale resolution using atom probe tomography (APT)
2025-08-29 10:00 - 11:00
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Masoud Dialameh,
IMEC, Belgium
Atom probe tomography (APT) is a powerful microscopy technique that uniquely combines three-dimensional mapping of atomic distributions with the elemental identification for both light and heavy elements, achieving sub-nanometer spatial resolution [1]. This capability enables a variety of analysis modes for materials characterization, including voxel-based 3D composition analysis with parts-per-million sensitivity [1], cluster identification and characterization of solute clusters, precipitates, and segregated regions down to ~1 nm radius size [2], nearest-neighbour distribution analysis, and proximity histograms for interface characterization.
The physical principle of APT is based on controlled field evaporation, whereby atoms are sequentially removed from a needle-shaped specimen and identified using a position-sensitive detector coupled with time-of-flight mass spectrometry. This enables atomic-scale information to be obtained from local nanometer-sized regions of a material, in contrast to most X-ray–based techniques that provide ensemble-averaged measurements over many atoms. APT requires specimen preparation in form of needle-shaped tips with a radius below 50 nm which typically involves focused ion beam (FIB) milling.
This webinar will provide a brief introduction to the fundamentals of APT, including field evaporation process, specimen preparation, data acquisition, and 3D data reconstruction. Selected case studies on materials relevant to the circular economy and the semiconductor industry will be presented, with a focus on highlighting both the potential and the limitations of APT for analysis various material systems.

References
[1] Gault, Baptiste, et al. “Atom probe tomography.” Nature Reviews Methods Primers 1.1 (2021): 51.
[2] De Geuser, Frédéric, and Baptiste Gault. “Metrology of small particles and solute clusters by atom probe tomography.” Acta Materialia 188 (2020): 406-415.

15th European Conference on Accelerators in Applied Research and Technology (ECAART 15)
2025-09-08 - 2025-09-12 | Campus Hönggerberg, ETH Zurich, Switzerland
We are happy to share a great news from one of our ReMade@ARI’s partner, the Laboratory of Ion Beam Physics (LIP) of the ETH Zurich (ETHZ) in Switzerland.
The 15th European Conference on Accelerators in Applied Research and Technology (ECAART 15) organised by LIP and ETHZ will take place from September 8th to 12th, 2025, at the campus Hönggerberg, Zurich, Switzerland.
The conference is designed to explore the latest scientific and technological advancements in accelerator technology and its applications to various research topics.
📅 08-12 September 2025
📍 Campus Hönggerberg, ETH Zurich, Switzerland
🔸 Abstract submission deadline: 15 June 2025 (extended)
🔸 Early bid registration deadline: 1 August 2025
🔗 More information and registration: https://ecaart15.ethz.ch/
Don’t miss this great opportunity to connect, exchange and collaborate!

Structure and dynamics in cellulose-based, electrically conductive polymer films
2025-09-12 10:00 - 11:00
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Lucas Kreuzer,
Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Zentrum (MLZ, FRM II) Technical University of Munich, Germany
PEDOT:PSS is a water-dispersable and electrically conductive polymer blend that is increasingly applied in numerous fields such as batteries and super-capacitors. While
many studies focus on performance optimization, degradation issues because of humid environments are rarely discussed: PEDOT:PSS absorbs significant amounts of water
(~50 wt%), which leads to a pronounced swelling factor of up to 1.6.
The integration of PEDOT:PSS into a cellulose nanofibril (CNF) matrix enhances significantly the mechanical integrity and prevents film swelling, whereas a certain water
amount is still absorbed into the PEDOT:PSS/CNF films (~24 wt%). By studying the water dynamics under varying ambient relative humidity (RH) conditions, we identified
two water species inside the films: fast-moving bulk water and slow-moving hydration water. Under dry conditions, bulk water is completely released from the films, while
some of the hydration water remains within them. In humid environments, both water species are present.
The altered water content inside the PEDOT:PSS/CNF films in dependence of RH, leads to changing water-cellulose interactions, structural re-arrangements, and tunable
electrical conductivity. Under dry conditions, only some hydration water is present in the films and PEDOT:PSS – CNF interactions become more dominant. As a consequence,
PEDOT:PSS wets on the CNF, thereby leading to an increased conductivity. Under high RH conditions this is reversed: the high water content inside the films promotes de-
wetting of PEDOT:PSS and the electrical conductivity decreases.
Water – polymer interactions have been studied using quasi-elastic neutron scattering (QENS), while the film nano-morphology of the PEDOT:PSS/CNF films was investigated
with grazing-incidence small angle neutron scattering (GISANS) and time-of-flight neutron reflectivity (ToF-NR).

Multi-probe Imaging For Materials
2025-09-22 08:00 - 2025-09-24 17:00 | EPN science campus, 71 avenue des martyrs, Grenoble, 38000, France
We are pleased to announce a workshop on “Multi-probe Imaging for Materials” at the European Synchrotron research facility (ESRF), Grenoble, sponsored by the ReMade@ARI EU project with the participation of dragonfly. The workshop will be on September 22-24, includes 2 days of lectures, visit to imaging beamlines, and one day of hands-on training on image processing using Dragonfly software and digital volume correlation using SPAM.
This workshop covers different imaging modalities using synchrotron X-rays, electron beam, neutrons and ions. It will be suitable for researchers at all levels interested to know about these techniques, or become a future users of ESRF, ILL and Remade facilities. During the workshop the participants can share their research through a talk or a poster, and discuss possible use of ESRF/ILL/Remade facilities for their research.
🔸 This workshop is intended for researchers at all levels, working on materials sciences with topics not limited to the following:

3D printing
Additive manufacturing
Metal recycling
Building materials
Bio-materials
Geo-materials
Energy materials (batteries, solar panels, catalyst)

⏳ Abstract submission deadline: 5th of September 2025
⏳Registration deadline (extended): 10th of September 2025
⏳ Website: https://indico.esrf.fr/event/186/
For more information and registration please refer the workshop page.
Should you have any further questions feel free to contact us. We look forward to seeing you in Grenoble!

SANS study of water sorption and desorption of hygroscopic salt-embedded porous gelatin substrate in a humidity-controlled environment
2025-10-31 10:00 - 11:00
Zoom webinar | Replay on Youtube (soon)
Yi Zhang,
ISIS, UK
Biopolymer composites are actively researched as alternatives to synthetic polymer materials owing to their potential advantages in alleviating environment impacts, biodegradability, and cost-effectiveness. The water sorption and desorption behaviours of these materials are of interest in a wide range of research topics, including water retention in biomedical applications and atmospheric water harvesting. Gelatin is an abundant biopolymer in animal resources and is known to be hygroscopic. However, it is not suitable for water harvesting applications in its native forms due to its slow response to changes in humidity in the surrounding. In this work, we introduced pores and embedded hygroscopic salts in the gelatin substrates, and tested their behaviours at various humidity levels, as a model system to study water sorption and desorption in hygroscopic biopolymer composite-based water harvesting devices. SANS was applied in situ to reveal variations in the locations of water through changes in the structures and contrasts at the interfaces and within the gel network. The results help us better understand sorption and desorption events in such composites and would hopefully support more rational design of water harvesting devices with capillary-gel matrices in the future.

Phyto-mining to recover critical raw materials from mining wastes
2025-11-28 11:00 - 12:00
Zoom webinar | Replay on Youtube (soon)
Valeria Indelicato,
Instituto Universitario di Studi Superiori of Pavia, University of Catania, Italy
Indelicato Valeria1,2,3, Punturo Rosalda2,3, Nogues Isabel4, Guglietta Daniela3, Passatore Laura4, Maldonado Gavilan
Noelia5, Victor Piñon6, Lorenzo Massimi7,8
1 Department of Science, Technology and Society, University School for Advanced Studies IUSS Pavia, Pavia,
Italy
2 Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental Sciences, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
3 Institute of Environmental Geology and Geoengineering (IGAG-CNR), Rome, Italy
4 Research Institute on Terrestrial Ecosystems, National Research Council (IRET-CNR), Rome, Italy
5 Centre for Micro Analysis of Materials (CMAM), Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM), Madrid, Spain
6 Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser (IESL), Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas, Heraklion,
Crete, Greece
7 Department of Environmental Biology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
8 Institute of Atmospheric Pollution Research (IIA-CNR), Monterotondo St., Rome, Italy
The recovery of critical and strategic raw materials (CRMs) from mining waste is a key challenge for the European Union’s transition toward a circular and sustainable economy. Among the possible solutions, phyto-mining, the use of plants to extract and concentrate metals from soils and waste materials, offers an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional mining.
In this study, serpentinite quarry wastes from the Sila Piccola Massif (southern Italy) were collected and analysed through optical microscopy, SEM-EDS, and XRF within the framework of the ReMade@ARI–RECAMP project (Recovery of Critical rAw Materials from Mining wastes through Plants; PID27426). Serpentinite, which is the main lithotype in the area, proved to contain significant amounts of Ni, Co, Cr, Mn, and Mg elements that are of economic and/or strategic importance for the EU.
Experiments were carried out using Helianthus annuus (sunflower) grown on a control pot substrate and on serpentinite waste material (alone or amended by a mycorrhizae fertilizer) to evaluate the plant’s capacity to uptake and concentrate metals from these substrates. After three months, plant tissues and soil samples were analysed using LIBS, PIXE, and ICP to compare detection efficiency and accuracy among techniques.
The combined use of these analytical methods highlights their complementarity: LIBS effectively detects major elements (e.g., Mg, Ca) but may underestimate trace metals such as Ni and Co due to spectral interference from Fe; PIXE provides greater sensitivity for light and transition elements which present larger effective cross sections for this technique; while ICP served as the reference method to obtain total elemental concentrations and validate the results from the non-destructive techniques.
Preliminary ICP data indicate that sunflower plants accumulate measurable concentrations of Ni, Co, and Mg, but the overall phytoextraction efficiency is limited by the low bioavailability of these metals in serpentinite wastes, mainly due to their mineralogical bonding and alkaline conditions.
Overall, integrating phyto-mining experiments with multi-analytical techniques improves our understanding of plant–metal interactions and supports the sustainable valorisation of serpentinite wastes as a secondary source of critical and strategic raw materials.

Synergies between Molecular Spectroscopy and Computational Chemistry and their role in the Characterization and Design of Sustainable Materials
2026-01-30 10:00 - 11:00
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Licinia L. G. Justino,
University of Coimbra, Portugal
Abstract TBC.

HERCULES European School 2026: Neutrons and synchrotron radiation for science
2026-02-22 - 2026-03-29 | in Grenoble (France) and other cities in Europe
HERCULES EUROPEAN SCHOOL is a five weeks course coordinated by the Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA). The school provides training for students, postdoctoral and senior scientists from European and non-European universities and laboratories, in the field of Neutrons, X-ray Synchrotron Radiation, and Free Electron Laser for condensed matter studies (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, Geosciences, Industrial applications). Neutron and X-ray science is integrated with complementary techniques like (but not only) optical and electron microscopy, NMR, optical spectroscopy.
The school includes lectures, practicals, tutorials, and visits of large-scale facilities.
A poster session is organised, where each participant puts up a poster presenting her/his thesis or research topic for a half-day.
The partner Large Scale Facilities for HERCULES 2026 will be: ALBA (Spain), KIT (Germany), MAX IV / ESS / LINXS (Sweden), and SOLEIL (France).
The language of the course is English.
See the general programme for more information.
⭐️Join the 2026 HERCULES European School! Advance Your Knowledge in Neutron and Synchrotron Radiation for Science!
📆 Dates: 22nd February 2026 to 29th March 2026
📍 Location: in and outside of Grenoble, France
⏳Applications to the 2026 HERCULES school are welcomed until October 1st, 2025!
