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 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 24, 2022 Research Highlight A Tool for Exploring State-Level Changes Across Multiple Systems An improved model captures the interactions between the U.S. economy, energy, water, and land systems with increased spatial and temporal detail. ( 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 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 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 15, 2022 Article PNNL’s Climate Research Inspires Artist A climate change study co-authored by PNNL scientist Hailong Wang inspired an artist to create an exhibit based on the research. ( 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 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 )