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NOVEMBER 23, 2016
News Release

Of Catalysts and Coke

This mineral helps the oil industry process petroleum. Understanding how it gets clogged up will improve its lifespan.
JANUARY 8, 2016
News Release

How Seashells Get Their Strength

Calcium carbonate found in chalk, shells and rocks is one of the most important materials on earth. New insights on how it turns into hard, strong materials will help scientists design materials needed for a low-carbon future.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2015
Research Highlight

Shoving Protons Around

Dr. Morris Bullock and Dr. Monte Helm reviewed the catalysis research at the Center for Molecular Electrocatalysis, where Bullock is the director, in a recent article in Accounts of Chemical Research.
AUGUST 10, 2015
Director's Column

Tackling the Big Data Challenge

At the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, we are developing sophisticated mathematical techniques and software tools to securely manage and analyze vast amounts of data.
AUGUST 1, 2015
Research Highlight

Two Great Catalysts that Work Great Together

Generating power without gasoline, diesel, or coal could change our nation's energy and security landscape. However, replacing technologies that use fossil fuel with ones that require rare metals is unsustainable.