The Hanford Site is now immobilizing radioactive waste in glass: a process known as vitrification. PNNL contributed 60 years of materials science expertise—and is providing operational support—to help the nation meet this cleanup milestone.

New report describes the steps utilities take before, during, and after a wildfire to strengthen their systems against future disasters.

PNNL offers a third-party testing environment to provide battery companies with independent data about their grid-scale systems.

A modeling study shows that adding batteries to a dam could decrease the wear and tear on hydropower turbines and open up new opportunities for dam operators to earn revenue.

Localized gradients in magnetic fields have long-range effects on the concentration of rare earth ions in solution, facilitating field-driven extraction of critical minerals.

Studying a series of rare earth element compounds revealed differences in their magnetic behavior that will be leveraged for separations.

Van Cleve guides conversations on national grid modernization strategies, reinforcing PNNL’s role in connecting science, policy, and industry.

Delivering excellence in power systems and electric grid advancement earns two PNNLers the association’s top distinction.

Mystery of how important aluminum minerals form and dissolve solved with materials science and advanced imaging studies.

Nanosize platelets of an aluminum material slide and join in a staggered orientation to form larger crystals.

Early career researchers recognized with Team Science Award by the Department of Energy for presentation highlighting the collaborative science performed by IDREAM.

PNNL researchers Daniel Deng and Yehia Ibrahim join the 2025 class of National Academy of Inventors Fellows.

For nearly 20 years, PNNL has invested in a multidisciplinary effort to develop better batteries.

A new patent-pending technology can quickly identify refrigerant leakage in heating, cooling, and refrigeration systems.

GSL's utility-grade battery testing operation is now fully operational.

In a recent study, PNNL researchers found that noncrystalline mineral surfaces can bind microbial residues to build soil organic matter.

Pioneering autonomous science facility puts a big focus on tiny microbes and AI-driven science.

IDREAM researchers uncovered how dimeric complexes control how aluminum hydroxide minerals dissolve.

Emma Cotter appointed to leadership team of consortium of universities focused on advancing marine energy.

Utilities across Washington join PNNL and the Washington State Department of Commerce to explore new tools and strategies for building resilient and reliable power systems.