PNNL researchers developed a hybrid quantum-classical approach for coupled-cluster Green’s function theory that maintains accuracy while cutting computational costs.

Xantheas awarded a visiting fellowship from the International Center for Advanced Studies of Energy Conversion in Germany.

In an invited review article, PNNL researchers examined the literature surrounding modeling and measuring the ice-nucleating particles that help form clouds.

A novel database of tracked deep convective storms reveals how environmental factors affect storm formation and growth in South America.

Structural changes in heavy water occur at different temperatures than in standard water.

The size of the alkali metal within the material influences the crystallization pathway.

Investigating cloud condensation nuclei activities in various airmasses enabled linking activity variations with organic oxidation levels and volatility

New study investigates how to use a non-toxic condensation particle counter for airborne atmospheric research

A new capability facilitates source apportionment of organic aerosols in real time.

The COVID-19 pandemic massively disrupted human activities, which caused additional turmoil through regional record rainfall and floods.

Measuring the ice nucleation activity of particles in the ambient atmosphere can help develop better representations for use in climate models.

PNNL contributes to 30 years of data on clouds, radiation, and other climate-making factors as part of field campaigns and analysis conducted by DOE's Atmospheric Radiation Measurement user facility.

Researchers use machine learning to speed up the analysis of aerosol datasets from mass spectrometry.

PNNL researchers have uncovered a plant-derived process that leads to the formation of aerosol particles over the Amazon rainforest and potentially other forested parts of the world. 

Combining aircraft measurements and regional modeling allowed researchers to identify the role of in-plant biochemistry in secondary organic aerosol formation.

PNNL researchers utilized the Peeters-Devreese-Soldatov formulation to improve the accuracy of calculations for quantum chemistry.

Using unique laboratory single-particle measurements to understand some of the most uncertain processes affecting secondary organic aerosol formation.

Moving toward a deeper understanding of the influence of large marine biogenic particles on cloud ice formation by combining modeling and observational data.

A comprehensive understanding of the electronic structure of uranyl ions provides insight into the chemistry of nuclear waste and uranium separation technologies.

The rapid growth of urban nanoparticles via the condensation of organic vapors substantially alters shallow cloud formation and suppresses precipitation.