We will perform neutron scattering experiments (SANS) to probe the mechanism of alignment of amyloid peptides on drying in the presence of a 2T magnetic field, as well as the initial hydration state of the fibrils via H2O/D2O contrast varation experiments. Magnetic field alignment has previously been shown to generate high quality x-ray fibre diffraction patterns, however the mechanism of orientation is not understood. Neutron scattering also offers the ability to study the hydration shell around the peptide fibrils. These studies will enable a deeper understanding of the structure of fibrils based on model amyloid peptide fragments currently under study in the Hamley group.