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20 January 2026

Strengthened Contribution to Neutron Spectroscopy with New ISIS Beamtime

Strengthened Contribution to Neutron Spectroscopy with New ISIS Beamtime

The Computational Spectroscopy Group at CICECO has once again been awarded beamtime at the ISIS Neutron and Muon Source, with four days allocated on the TOSCA instrument. This new allocation, obtained one year after the previous success, consolidates the group’s sustained presence at leading international large-scale research facilities and reinforces CICECO’s and Chemistry's Department (University of Aveiro) contribution to neutron spectroscopy applied to sustainable materials.

The awarded beamtime will support inelastic neutron scattering studies focused on the reaction mechanism of deep eutectic solvent (DES)-assisted recycling of biobased polymers, within the scope of the PhD work of Simão Vidinha Pandeirada at CICECO. The proposal was led by Mariela Nolasco, principal investigator, with Andreia F. de Sousa as PhD supervisor and Paulo Ribeiro-Claro as co-supervisor.

The consistent record of approved beamtime achieved by the Computational Spectroscopy team at major European facilities, including the ISIS Neutron and Muon Source, the Institut Laue–Langevin (ILL), and more recently the Diamond Light Source, reflects both the scientific robustness of the group and its active engagement in international research networks focused on sustainability-driven investigation.

This record is further supported by the leadership of Andreia F. de Sousa in the COST Action FUR4Sustain (https://fur4sustain.eu/) and by the 2021 ISIS Impact Award – Society attributed to Mariela Nolasco for her work on polymer structure and dynamics (https://www.isis.stfc.ac.uk/Pages/The-2021-ISIS-Impact-Award---Society.aspx).

"Securing beamtime at ISIS is a highly competitive process, assessed on scientific merit, methodological rigour, and expected impact”, explains Ribeiro-Claro. The repeated success of the Computational Spectroscopy team highlights the continuity of its research strategy, which combines neutron spectroscopy and computational approaches to advance the molecular-level understanding of complex chemical processes relevant to sustainable chemistry, materials, and recycling.

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