Crystal Structures Reveal Hydrogen-Bonding Patterns in Concentrated Aluminate Solutions
The size of the alkali metal within the material influences the crystallization pathway.
Senor Chosen for Fusion Energy Sciences Advisory Committee
David Senor has been selected for the Department of Energy’s Fusion Energy Sciences Advisory Committee.
Spurgeon Receives Affiliate Appointment with University of Washington
Steven Spurgeon, a materials scientist and microscopy researcher at PNNL, has accepted an affiliate associate professorship at the University of Washington Department of Physics.
Unraveling Water Radiolysis on Ultrafast Timescales
Developing an understanding of how water breaks apart after radiation exposure.
Yu on Editorial Board of Frontiers in Nuclear Engineering
Chief Chemical Engineer Xiao-Ying Yu joins the editorial board of inaugural journal, Frontiers in Nuclear Engineering.
MAaD Science Seminar: How Manufacturing and Service Factors Affect Plastic Performance
By understanding how and why a plastic component is failed, steps can be taken to prevent future occurrences.
Spitz Qualifies as Criticality Safety Engineer—Analyst
PNNL nuclear engineer Casey Spitz has qualified as a Criticality Safety Engineer-Analyst, making him one of nine staff members who are responsible for the safe condition of fissionable materials.
Fifield Receives H.M. Hashemian Mid-Career Award
PNNL Materials Scientist Leo Fifield recognized for contributions to the field of nuclear instrumentation and control.
MAad Science Seminar: Radio Frequency Heating of Healable Polymeric Composites
Vashisth discusses how his research led to the discovery that deficiencies within fiber-enforced plastics can be alleviated through creating a dynamic system by heating the material above its topology freezing transition temperature.
PNNL Papers Receive Recognition from Waste Management Symposia
Eight PNNL research papers were recognized by the 2022 Waste Management Symposia as “Papers of Note” and “Superior.” One paper received a Best Oral Paper/Presentation Award.