JULY 19, 2022 Feature Aluminum Alloy Manufacturing Now 50 Percent More Energy Efficient A new extrusion process eliminates pre-heating to provide significant energy savings during production of extruded aluminum alloys. ( Read More )
JULY 14, 2022 Article How Proteins Form Tooth Enamel Protein ribbons direct and facilitate the formation of a calcium-based mineral that forms tooth enamel. ( Read More )
JUNE 30, 2022 Research Highlight Using AI to Explore Possibilities in Advanced Manufacturing PNNL researchers created a model that helps materials scientists not only predict what is, but what could be. ( Read More )
JUNE 29, 2022 Feature Cooking Up a Conductive Alternative to Copper with Aluminum The first-ever simulation of aluminum conductivity offers a recipe for an inexpensive, lightweight alternative to copper. ( Read More )
JUNE 28, 2022 Research Highlight Machine Reasoning for More Intelligent Microscopy PNNL researchers design an artificial intelligence-guided electron microscope in a Laboratory Directed Research and Development study. ( Read More )
JUNE 24, 2022 Article Directing Hydrogen for Bond Breaking Tuning the environment and platinum-group metal allows researchers to control which bonds the catalyst breaks using hydrogen. ( Read More )
JUNE 24, 2022 Research Highlight Revealing Oxygen Mixing Mechanisms at Surfaces Researchers are studying the chemical reactions that occur when oxygen mixes into the surface of oxide materials. ( Read More )
JUNE 21, 2022 News Release PNNL Scientist Jie Xiao Honored with E.O. Lawrence Award Jie Xiao, a world leader in electrochemical energy storage, has received the E.O. Lawrence Award from the Department of Energy. ( Read More )
JUNE 21, 2022 Director's Column For Some Tri-Cities Researchers at PNNL, a Little DIY Goes a Long Way Projects range from improving analytical instruments to producing precision prototypes. ( Read More )
JUNE 15, 2022 Staff Accomplishment Earth Scientist and Materials Scientist Joint Appointee Receive DOE Early Career Research Awards A PNNL scientist and an Oregon State University faculty member with a PNNL joint appointment were named recipients. ( Read More )
JUNE 14, 2022 Research Highlight Atomically Visualizing the Oxidation of Model Steel Combining multiple experimental techniques allowed researchers to observe the early stages of oxidation in a model material. ( Read More )
JUNE 13, 2022 Feature Exploring New Materials Through Collaboration Materials Scientist Jim De Yoreo guides a team that develops novel materials and understands how they form through collaboration and mentorship. ( Read More )
JUNE 6, 2022 Research Highlight Crystal Structures Reveal Hydrogen-Bonding Patterns in Concentrated Aluminate Solutions The size of the alkali metal within the material influences the crystallization pathway. ( Read More )
JUNE 1, 2022 Article New Capabilities in Fusion Energy Sciences PNNL scientists developed new capabilities to study materials under extreme conditions. ( Read More )
MAY 31, 2022 News Release New Artificial Enzyme Breaks Down Tough, Woody Lignin An innovative artificial enzyme has shown it can chew through woody lignin, an abundant carbon-based substance that stores tremendous potential for renewable energy and materials. ( Read More )
MAY 24, 2022 Staff Accomplishment Pearce Named Honorary Professor with the University of Manchester The collaboration will further accelerate the science behind radioactively contaminated land management and radioactive waste disposal. ( Read More )
MAY 23, 2022 Director's Column PNNL Advances May Make for Better Family Vacations Road tripping? PNNL’s researchers driving science and technology for clean, efficient and convenient transportation. ( Read More )
MAY 20, 2022 Staff Accomplishment Congratulations to NNSA Excellence Award Winners Two PNNL teams have been recognized for their work on safe, secure radioactive material shipping. ( Read More )
MAY 20, 2022 Staff Accomplishment Fifield Receives H.M. Hashemian Mid-Career Award PNNL Materials Scientist Leo Fifield recognized for contributions to the field of nuclear instrumentation and control. ( Read More )
MAY 19, 2022 Staff Accomplishment Boettcher, Idrobo, and Xiao Begin PNNL Joint Appointments The Physical and Computational Sciences Directorate welcomes three joint appointees whose research focuses on topics related to materials science. ( Read More )