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Broadening the Bilayer: Understanding New Theories in Organization in Cellular Membranes
Posted in: 2016 Highlights, Scientific Highlights,
Lipid molecules have split personalities—one part loves water, whereas the other avoids it at all costs. Lipids make up cell membranes, the frontline defense in preventing cellular access to bacterial and viral invaders. Many researchers believe that the membrane is not just a scaffold where proteins reside, but instead actually plays an important role in
Read MoreThe NSSA is pleased to announce the 2016 NSSA prize winners: Dr. Charles F. Majkrzak is the recipient of the Clifford G. Shull Prize, Prof. Pengcheng Dai is the recipient Sustained Research Prize, Dr. Yun Liu is the recipient of the Science Prize and Dr. P. Douglas Godfrin is the recipient of the Prize for Outstanding Student Research. Read
Read MoreNeutrons offer guide to getting more out of solid-state lithium-ion batteries
Posted in: 2015 Highlights, Scientific Highlights,
Although they don’t currently have as much conductivity, solid-state electrolytes designed for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are emerging as a safer alternative to their more prevalent—sometimes flammable—liquid-electrolyte counterparts. A new study conducted at Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s Spallation Neutron Source (SNS), a Department of Energy Office of Science user facility, has revealed promising results that could drastically
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